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meteors impact early Earth
Probably not. Even though we're still investigating the origin of life, the evidence suggests that cells came much later.
If secrets are a kind of poison, confession is the antidote.
science
Nature is a whole. The sciences should be, too.
Mayan ruins San Bartolo
The Mayan calendar is revered for its impeccable accuracy. Now, a recent excavation in Guatemala reveals how the system developed over time.
is college worth it
Is college worth it? This question may seem a no-brainer, but there are many reasons why it is worthy of serious deliberation. Here are three.
Contrary to popular belief, it’s not to mark Mexican independence.
NEO Surveyor
Most potentially hazardous asteroids remain unidentified. NEO surveyor could change that, but only if it's funded, and soon.
gravity time
Extremely precise atomic clocks are not just of theoretical interest; they could help detect impending volcanic eruptions or melting glaciers.
Change Management Training
With change management training, learning and development leaders can help their talent avoid the common pitfalls that stall transformation. 
humans universe
All life forms, anywhere in our Universe, are chemically connected yet completely unique.
A bat and a ball cost $1.10 in total. The bat costs $1.00 more than the ball. How much does the ball cost?
life mars
Was there ever life on Mars? Is there life on Mars now? Did it originate there or here, on Earth? All possibilities are fascinating.
repeat lie
It doesn't matter how ridiculous a lie is. As long as it is repeated often enough, some people will believe it.
predict who wins the bachelor
The researchers consumed a lot of wine while watching 15 seasons of the show.
psychopathy
Instead of a mental illness, some research suggests that psychopathy — in moderation — is a reasonable life strategy.
internet language
You better like and share this article lol.
In a new book, an MIT scholar examines how game-theory logic underpins many of our seemingly odd and irrational decisions.
James Webb Hubble
Look out at a distant object, and you're not seeing it as it is today. It's size, brightness, and actual distance are all different.