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Explore the discoveries that reveal how the world works, alongside the technologies that extend, reshape, and sometimes challenge what’s possible.
Einstein's "happiest thought" led to General Relativity's formulation. Would a different profound insight have led us forever astray?
Anyone up for a crisp, blonde ale?
Here’s how to appreciate them from a distance.
Argentina's black market for cash is embracing crypto — but it's not what crypto proponents expected.
Our model of the Universe, dominated by dark matter and dark energy, explains almost everything we see. Almost. Here's what remains.
"When you see me, weep." When rivers dry up in Central Europe, "hunger stones" with ominous inscribed warnings from centuries past reappear.
What are they and, more importantly, how do you get rid of them?
An interview with CRISPR co-discoverer and Nobel Prize-winner Dr. Jennifer Doudna.
John Templeton Foundation
Magnetic monopoles began as a mere theoretical curiosity. They might hold the key to understanding so much more.
New stamp-sized ultrasound adhesives produce clear images of heart, lungs, and other internal organs.
If you want a medication to kick in faster, lean right.
The anthropic principle has fascinating scientific uses, where the simple fact of our existence holds deep physical lessons. Don't abuse it!
The false assumption the Multiverse relies on is that something which exists requires an explanation.
Alzheimer’s disease is frightening, but the right combination of lifestyle choices can reduce your risk.
The game of Plinko perfectly illustrates chaos theory. Even with indistinguishable initial conditions, the outcome is always uncertain.
Scientists turn to nature to improve a ubiquitous building material.
Short-termism is both rooted in our most primal instincts and encouraged by runaway technological development. How can we fight it?
Do aliens dream about meeting us, too?
When scientists tested this hydrogel on mice, they had cleaner teeth than most humans.