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Vaccines have done their job so well that anti-vax parents have forgotten the horror of contagious disease.
A fascinating new book tells the untold stories of two women, Jackie Cochran and Jerrie Cobb, who could have been first. On June 18, 1983, the Space Shuttle Challenger launched with […]
Scientists often find that they cannot replicate prior findings.
Smoking is not just habit-based but is deeply entwined with emotions.
Will Storr has written a masterful guide to writing with "The Science of Storytelling."
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Despite the hype, these technologies aren't relevant right now. But they could be in the future.
One of NASA’s original great observatories, Spitzer showed us the infrared Universe as never before. On January 30, 2020, NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope was retired after a 17 year mission. Prior […]
New research shows how Americans feel about genetic engineering, human enhancement and automation.
Do you get worried or angry? Ever forget to tithe? One minister has bad news for you.
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Striving for diversity is honorable — but the focus should settle on something much deeper than phenotypic traits.
Why a 400-mile enclosure around the North Sea is not as crazy as it sounds
Check out the curriculum for the nation's first cannabis-focused bachelor's program.
From gun control to immigration, Americans remain split on a handful of contentious issues.
A volcano in California is a hot spot for conspiracy theorists.
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There are many different ways of helping people in extreme poverty. Philosopher Peter Singer explains how you can do it.
Black hole mergers are some of the most energetic events in the Universe. Could the gravitational waves they produce ever harm us? The Universe is not a static, stable place. Out […]
A deep-learning model identifies a powerful new drug that can kill some antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
MIT engineers devise a decision map to identify the best mission type to deflect an incoming asteroid.
A microbial organism pulls electricity from water in the air.
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Americans just want to pay their bills. Is universal basic income the path to financial stability and economic opportunity?