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theory
Even the dictionary doesn't get the definition right.
creatine
Athletes often use creatine to boost performance and aid muscle recovery. Accumulating evidence suggests it could also help with depression.
The AI test can be done every night at home while the person is asleep, without even touching their body.
Despite the fact that both species shared a similarly large neocortex, scientists still have many questions about how closely the function of their brains resembled our own.
Spaceguard shows that we can manage risks to the extinction of humanity — if only we put our mind to it.
Remembering Frank Drake, who transformed the search for alien life & extraterrestrial intelligence into a full-fledged scientific endeavor.
For many people, a challenge to their worldview feels like an attack on their personal identity.
uranium seawater
The new material may make marine uranium extraction economically feasible.
Colors can influence your emotions and behaviors, but "color psychology" yields no real insight into your personality.
Not every "expert" has the expertise to back up their argument.
type o kidney
By creating a type O kidney, they hope to make more organs available for transplant.
youth
Today’s young people are intelligent and kind, but they are overworked and burned out.
John Templeton Foundation
Dogs are seen as more likely to leap without looking – possibly a trait shared with their owners.