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Maybe you’ve heard the term “self-actualization” bandied about at a party or by an inspirational speaker? Popularized by psychologist Abraham Maslow, the theory argues that we can realize our full […]
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Love triggers the same regions of your brain as cocaine addiction.
It’s one thing to find a galaxy that “shouldn’t exist.” It’s quite another to learn why it does. Above a certain size, spiral galaxies shouldn’t exist. A single major merger — where two […]
A new study shows that altering the ISS and TOR pathways in roundworms can extend lifespan by 500 percent.
Global warming appears to be front of mind for people worldwide.
Plate tectonics and mantle plumes set the lifespan of volcanic islands like Hawaii and the Galapagos.
In 2017, researchers believed they had found evidence for the elusive Majorana fermion. Now, a new study found that the exotic class of particles may still be confined to theory.
Georgia State University researchers have created a novel nanoparticle vaccine.
It's all about the feeding window.
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The key to changing hearts and minds for a better world? Lead with love, says Senator Cory Booker.
A decade ago, we didn’t know if dwarf galaxies had black holes. Today, half of the ones we see aren’t where we expected. Normally, galaxies have supermassive black holes millions […]
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When you simplify history, you obliterate the truth, says Ethan Hawke.
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Change is coming, but not from the generation that currently holds positions of power.
The Earth is warming, and humans aren’t doing nearly enough to combat it. Could partially blocking the sunlight be the solution? It’s 2020, and not only is the Earth warmer […]
New research on killer whales may shine a light on the evolutionary power of menopause.
Scientists exploring human neurons directly learn some remarkable things.
There's a lot we can do with current technology to help stem the tide of climate change, but future technology may help even more.
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These needles in the vast galactic haystack take more effort to find, but they help piece together our origins.
The age of the Universe is only 13.8 billion years, but we know that protons survive much longer. Here’s how. Since the discovery of radioactivity in the 19th century, humanity has […]
When you struggle with anxiety or depression, sex may be the last thing on your mind. But understanding the physiological and mental benefits of a healthy sex life can help it become a tool for well-being.
Sofia Gray