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In a breakthrough for nuclear fusion research, scientists at China's Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) reactor have produced temperatures necessary for nuclear fusion on Earth.
The 116th Congress is set to break records in term of diversity among its lawmakers, though those changes are coming almost entirely from Democrats.
"To err" is to be robotic — apparently.
Delay, deny and deflect were the strategies Facebook has used to navigate scandals it's faced in recent years, according to the New York Times.
Sure we know it would be bad, but what do all of these scary numbers really mean?
 Lisa Bodell, author and CEO of FutureThink, is an expert at fostering innovation. She’s an advocate of something she calls “Little Bigs,” and they’re pretty brilliant. They’re simple, easy to […]
Dogs' floppy ears may be part of why they and other domesticated animals love humans so much.
To explain the origin of everything, science needs to explain itself.
When scientists claim that an unexplained phenomenon might be due to aliens, they’re giving up on science. Whenever science discovers a new, unexpected phenomenon, it represents a tremendous opportunity to learn […]
Giving our solar system a "slap in the face."
Once again, our circadian rhythm points the way.
"Secret Service passes for working White House journalists should never be weaponized," Fox News' president said in a statement.
Is the appendix a useless organ, an immune system benefactor, a Parkinson's disease instigator, or all of the above?
Firefighters in California are still struggling to contain several wildfires nearly one week after they broke out.
Protected animals are feared to be headed for the black market.
Millions of Americans didn't vote during the midterms — excuses there are many. Some are valid.
A new report outlines how the CIA considered using a drug called Versed on detainees in the years following 9/11.
Pleasure is not just about experiencing an enjoyable moment. It also involves anticipation – a connection between one's present and future selves.