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"Beresheet" is first privately-funded space ship ever to make a lunar touchdown
The Taoist idea of wu wei is deeply rooted in Chinese culture. Often translated as “non-doing” or “non-action,” it’s an effortless state in which you’re not explicitly aware of yourself […]
We assume that life is ubiquitous in the Universe. But what if it’s just us? When it comes to the question of extraterrestrial life, humans optimistically assume the Universe is prolific. […]
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Why an early Facebook investor is now Facebook's biggest critic.
It's often said that every element was made in a star, but there's more to it than that.
2019 is on track to becoming a record-high year for measles cases in the U.S.
Sisu is an ancient concept that is an integral part of Finland's national character.
Journalist Ronan Farrow says he’s not a great negotiator, but he’s certainly had a unique opportunity to see how one works. Just out of law school, he was recruited by […]
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Being a successful caregiver is part of today's definition of manhood.
What should a black hole look like? Our theoretical predictions are about to meet our first observations. In science, there’s no moment more exciting than when you get to confront […]
The health care payment system is due for a major overhaul.
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The 2020 presidential candidate said companies like Amazon should "pay their fair share" as automation begins to displace human workers.
Polls show that more Americans today define socialism as an ideology of "equality" than one espousing government control of the economy.
But we already knew that, didn't we?
Lauren Miranda sent a nude selfie to a boyfriend years ago. Somehow one of her students discovered it.
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If you think we’ve done a great job with planet-finding so far, just wait until you learn what’s possible with microlensing! When we think about finding planets in the Universe, […]
Imagine you had perfect technology and unlimited fuel. How far could you go? Human spaceflight has brought us beyond Earth, but we could potentially venture even farther. The very first launch […]
Don't get too excited, there is a catch to the study.
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There are places in our solar system where you can fly.