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Visualization of how the average working American adult spends the days of his or her life.
Astrobiologist Lewis Dartnell explains why we shouldn’t be afraid of alien visitors.
A new study from Yale researchers found that people rate familiar fake news as more accurate than unfamiliar real news. This is a troubling finding that makes the fight against fake news increasingly difficult.
A study on the strange Cold Spot in space may prove that we live in a multiverse.
One of inflation’s co-founders lashes out against the community. But is there a scientific leg to stand on? “…an understanding of the infinite tree of universes seems to be needed in […]
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Optimistic people tend to live longer than pessimistic people. That's true whether you're rich or poor, young or old, and no matter your race, says sociologist William Magee.
This could lead to a small 3D printer used by soldiers to quickly make anything needed in the field.
Hampshire College appoints some slime molds as scholars-in-residence.
Europe’s best and brightest minds converge upon Budapest to solve the problems of today's Europe. Topics will include AI, the job market, emerging technology, and more.
The 20th century held some incredible advances across all the science. But astrophysics’ best days are yet to come. “When we have found how the nucleus of atoms is built up […]
While some still believe it to be innate, psychologists think genius can be cultivated. Three key elements motivate you to do so.
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What does Robert Sapolsky—an "utter, complete, atheist"—think about the persistence of magical thinking in our modern world?
His use of the drug may have inspired Dr. Timothy Leary.
Could there be a massive, giant planet beyond Neptune? Here’s what the science says… for now. “Finding out that something you have just discovered is considered all but impossible is one […]
Pessimists see bad events in their life as part of a permanent negative state of the world. The optimist is ready to get over the disappointing outcome, often using mantras like "this too shall pass."
A study suggests that countries with a high prevalence of parasites are likely to have authoritarian governments.
T.C. Boyle will read his short story "Are We Not Men?" at the Los Angeles Hope Festival on Sunday, May 21. The event is free but seats are limited. RSVP here.
David Eagleman, neuroscientist and host of 'The Brain' on PBS, will speak at the Los Angeles Hope Festival on Sunday, May 21. The event is free but seats are limited.
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Once we discover alien life out there, humanity will never be the same.
Want to think more creatively? Move your body, and move away from your emotional baseline—in any direction.