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Its 18 large, segmented golden mirrors aren’t even the whole story. But how much gold is really in there? “Hey, if our eyes could access the infrared part of the light […]
A classic law of Internet debate explains why bringing up Hitler is a terrible idea as White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer found out in a disastrous press conference.
For the first time, the World Health Organization has declared a new mental illness to be the leading cause of disability around the world.
It happens every once in a great while: the 'Kids' come down from their lofty peak and tell the elders what they think is "cool."
A new study finds LSD — a Schedule I drug with "no medical value" — to be therapeutically beneficial.
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Science makes the heart grow fonder. Want proof? Just watch Bill Nye as he remembers time spent with the legendary cosmologist Carl Sagan.
With liquid water, an energy source, and the perfect raw ingredients, Enceladus might be the holy grail we’ve been seeking. This article is written by contributing author Jesse Shanahan. Jesse is […]
Looking for some fresh real estate? Somewhere not too crowded, far away from the hustle and bustle of the big city? Well then look no further than GJ 1132b, a new planet just 39 light years away.
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In what Tristan Harris calls a "race to the bottom of the brain stem," media companies and advertisers will do almost anything to keep your eyes locked where they want them.
Is Disney creating a G-Rated Westworld? Disney Enterprises recently filed a patent for a "soft body robot for physical interaction with humans." The result may be similar to Baymax, the inflatable therapeutic robot from Disney's Big Hero 6.
Revenue from tattoo removal services have increased 440% over the last decade. How can we learn to live with regret?
It might surprise you that the majority of items in American supermarkets are owned by about 10 companies.
What makes some of us more susceptible to conspiracy theories than others? It may have to do with our level of education.