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For decades, one of the Big Bang’s greatest predictions was shrouded in doubt. The answer was always there on Channel 3. When it comes to the question of how our Universe […]
A federal court ruled that the state of Kentucky was wrong to deny a man's request for a personalized license plate reading "IM GOD." Here's why that's a win against atheist discrimination.
Researchers say further research is needed, though.
Most of us know not to procrastinate. And yet, between 80 and 95 percent of college students procrastinate on their schoolwork. As we grow older and (theoretically) more mature, we […]
The new podcast is a deep dive into human nature.
A study found alarming changes in the bodies of astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
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When it comes new PR disasters, NASA isn't taking any risks.
And if the data is good enough, we can determine that it’s accelerating directly, too, silencing the last remaining doubters. If you want to understand what the Universe is made […]
The idea that celestial objects exist within utterly immense cosmic structures is becoming inescapable.
Scientists speculate that if life were to have spontaneously developed on Earth, the first thing there would need to be are vesicles.
WT.Social promises never to sell your data or run advertisements.
School diversity is less widespread in central and northern states
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Neil deGrasse Tyson wants to believe. He just needs to see the evidence first.
First of a 3-part series about future technologies and their role in human flourishing.
On May 9, 2016, the prior transit of Mercury occurred, and was photographed many times on a practically continuous basis by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory. Transits of Mercury are rare, […]
Many people often continue to harbour positive feelings towards their exes long after the relationship is over.
Researchers propose a gravity-based system for long-term energy storage.