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When you combine the Uncertainty Principle with Einstein's famous equation, you get a mind-blowing result: Particles can come from nothing.
Are quantum fields real, or are they simply calculational tools? These 3 experiments show that if energy is real, so are quantum fields.
From the Big Bang to dark energy, knowledge of the cosmos has sped up in the past century — but big questions linger.
Recent measurements of subatomic particles don't match predictions stemming from the Standard Model.
It is a story with nebulous beginnings and no discernible end.
There are dozens of learning and development conferences to choose from each year. Here are 10 of the most popular, along with what makes them unique.
The golden rule of self-compassion: Treat yourself with the same kindness you treat others.
From "Thompson's violinist" to the "Experience Machine," these thought experiments will throw your mind for a loop.
Art criticism is inherently subjective. Still, many critics have tried to make a case for why some of the world’s most celebrated books are in fact terribly written.
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This productivity hack comes with an asterisk, explains note-taking guru Tiago Forte.
Even if a balloon flies directly overhead, attempting to shoot it down with a conventional firearm is stupid, ineffective, and dangerous.
Spying is not usually done these days with balloons because they're an easy target and are not completely controllable.
In the West, discussions of 20th-century painting are dominated by Warhol and Picasso, but trendsetting artists are found everywhere.
Was it the enormous magnitude of the quake, or is the problem with the buildings?
Talking about money with loved ones is awkward. Here’s how to do it.
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If you get married in South Africa, don't be surprised if someone shows up to the ceremony dragging along a smelly goat.
Catastrophes are difficult to predict because they are so rare. But AI using active learning can make predictions from very small data sets.
The secret ingredient is violence, and it just might indicate that "moonmoons" aren't as uncommon as most astronomers think.
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Washington University professor John Inazu tells us how we can make peace inside a raging culture war.