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Conspiracy theories about the event dating back to the 1970s are in fact more popular than ever.
From explosions to their unique and vibrant colors, the fireworks displays we adore require quantum physics. This Thursday, July 4, 2019, is remarkable for a number of reasons. It happens to […]
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Bishop Omar Jahwar explains that before mentors can inspire others, they have to be inspired themselves.
Charles Koch Foundation
The beads are made from red-deer teeth, sourced from 63 individual deer.
If AIs can generate photos of people who don't exist, what else can they imagine?
It's the first major insurance company with operations in the U.S. to move away from coal.
One report claims the trade is better pay for fewer jobs over all. Other reports disagree.
The design ethicist did not hold back his concerns when talking to political leaders.
Astronaut company Virgin Galactic will become first to be publicly traded.
It’s found everywhere we know how to look, and just might be nature’s perfect fuel. Here’s how to harness it. Dark matter is one of the biggest mysteries in all of […]
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These effective strategies can minimize harmful moral grandstanding – in yourself and in others.
Institute for Humane Studies
Some studies say they help, others say just the opposite. Let's dig in to find the truth.
The Evergreen National Education Prize offers monetary and promotional support to organizations helping low-income youths access education.
Is that what Jesus would have responded to the poll from Pew Research Center?
The strike is poised to happen on Amazon's upcoming "Prime Day."
The Doomsday clock has never been closer to midnight.
No matter how long you wait, the matter that makes you probably won’t end up inside a black hole. It’s one of the most pervasive ideas out there: if you wait […]
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Soon we'll be able to blink and instantly go online via computer chips attached to our eyes.
The resistance movements may be more about identity than science.
The U.S. Soccer Federation says "market realities" explain the pay gap. Others say it's institutionalized sexism.