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California’s Bobcat Fire has reached Mount Wilson Observatory’s doorstep. 100 years ago, our understanding of the Universe was very different from what it is today. Einstein’s General Relativity, our theory […]
Scientists have found evidence of hot springs near sites where ancient hominids settled, long before the control of fire.
The electric car manufacturer says updates to its battery design and manufacturing process will help lower production costs.
Well preserved coffins hint towards more discoveries in a famed necropolis.
From cryonics to time travel, here are some of the (highly speculative) methods that might someday be used to bring people back to life.
Archaeology clues us in on the dangers of letting viruses hang around.
I’m not saying it’s not aliens, but it’s not aliens. When it comes to life in the Universe, we still have no definitive answer to the biggest question of all, “are […]
Are you mentally exhausted? Here's how to tell (and what to do about it).
People remember when governments lie to them and it lowers their satisfaction in government officials.
UNC School of Medicine researchers identified the amino acid responsible for the trip.
We may be different in many ways, but the cosmic story is the same for each of us. In all the Universe, you won’t find another planet identical to Earth. Planet […]
A team of researchers have discovered the brain rhythmic activity that can split us from reality.
Innovators don't ignore risk; they are just better able to analyze it in uncertain situations.
If you want flexibility, transparency, and decent health policies, it seems like working in tech pays off.
A team at the University of Basel discovered a connection between antidepressants and REM sleep.
Remarkable 'fan art' commemorates 50th anniversary of legendary guitar player's passing.
Welcome to the world's newest motorsport: manned multicopter races that exceed speeds of 100 mph.
The Labour Economics study suggests two potential reasons for the increase: corruption and increased capacity.
There are only 3 populations of stars, but “generations” is a more complex question. When we look out at the stars in the Universe, we classify them into three different […]