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how many planets
Based on the atoms that they're made out of, the innermost planet should always be the densest. Here's why Earth beats Mercury, hands down.
Although many dinosaurs never left the ground, they still possessed the basic structural framework for flight.
philosophy
Even some philosophers don’t think highly of philosophy, but we need it now more than ever.
How to protect earth from an asteroid
“Should they strike, each of them has an energy at impact equal to all of the nuclear weapons on Earth combined."
Tarim Basin mummies
Though these ancient settlers of China were culturally cosmopolitan, their DNA turns out to have been completely distinct from the communities with which they interacted.
tooth decay
A mouthwash solution containing ferumoxytol and a dye could treat, prevent, and diagnose tooth decay, according to UPenn researchers.
It had long seemed impossible that supermassive black holes could grow to such enormous sizes. But the biggest problem is now solved.
Relationship advice
A recent study illuminated surprising differences in how men and women seek help when struggling with relationships.
The history of resuscitation
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
hardened wood
Are hardened wood knives and nails coming to a store near you?
mimetic desire
Our social instincts can lead us to adopt models of desire that might not serve our interests.
elements
There are over 100 known elements in the periodic table. These 8 ways of making them account for every one.
wireless charging
Wireless charging isn't just for phones and laptops. It could also power medical devices like heart implants.
supervolcano
Surface deformation or other signs of an impending explosion may not occur. Instead, supervolcanic eruptions can be much more insidious.
How our brains navigate cities
We seem to be wired to calculate not the shortest path but the “pointiest” one, facing us toward our destination as much as possible.
airless tires
Airless tires are puncture-proof and more environmentally friendly. And Michelin is aiming to get them on your car by 2024.
metaverse
If used improperly, the metaverse could be more divisive than social media and an insidious threat to society and even reality itself.
Three people standing on the inside of a clock illustrating an article on daylight saving time.
Daylight saving time was first implemented during the first world war to take advantage of longer daylight hours and save energy. While this made a difference when we heavily relied on coal […]
Squid Game is a critique of meritocracy
Winner takes all, losers die, and participants have no choice but to play.
Dostoevsky
According to literary theorist Mikhail Bakhtin, Dostoevsky's talents were on par with those of William Shakespeare.