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We may be different in many ways, but the cosmic story is the same for each of us. In all the Universe, you won’t find another planet identical to Earth. Planet […]
A team of researchers have discovered the brain rhythmic activity that can split us from reality.
Innovators don't ignore risk; they are just better able to analyze it in uncertain situations.
If you want flexibility, transparency, and decent health policies, it seems like working in tech pays off.
A team at the University of Basel discovered a connection between antidepressants and REM sleep.
Remarkable 'fan art' commemorates 50th anniversary of legendary guitar player's passing.
Welcome to the world's newest motorsport: manned multicopter races that exceed speeds of 100 mph.
The Labour Economics study suggests two potential reasons for the increase: corruption and increased capacity.
There are only 3 populations of stars, but “generations” is a more complex question. When we look out at the stars in the Universe, we classify them into three different […]
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What exactly does "questions are the new answers" mean?
A large-scale study from King's College London explores the link between genetics and sun-seeking behaviors.
Turns out chitin is quite useful when you need a wrench.
"The results change the perception of who a Viking actually was," said project leader Professor Eske Willerslev.
Sharks fear killer whales. How does this impact the ecosystems they share?
Breakthrough technology uses multiplexing entanglement to make an ultra-secure quantum internet.
It will take a national effort to get it done. Here’s how. Over the past six months — a full half of a year — the United States has suffered more deaths and illnesses due […]
In his new book, "American Rule," Jared Yates Sexton hopes to overturn a centuries-long myth.
The 'Charleston Loophole' has likely allowed thousands of guns to end up in the hands of people who would have failed a federal background check.