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Multiple teams of scientists can’t agree on how fast the Universe expands. Dark matter may unlock why. There’s an enormous controversy in astrophysics today over how quickly the Universe is expanding. […]
Nigeria, which accounted for more than half of all polio cases in 2012, reported zero new cases of the infectious disease in 2017.
Around 100 million adults in the United States are affected by chronic pain. What can we do about it?
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You are not your government. An Iraqi is not theirs. Is it time to retune your perspective?
The stories we wrap around ourselves, our neighbors. our children. The invisible stories we struggle against.
While the concept of “burning” fat is not altogether wrong, the process of losing fat probably isn't what you imagine.
Despite his famous successes, Einstein also had some failures.
Diversity training programs can help make your organization a better place for people to work—improving employee engagement, productivity, and retention. A diverse workforce brings together many different perspectives, skills, and […]
Every third American reports that he or she has experienced it.
There is no reason for science and faith to be hostile to one another. If you want to figure out how the Universe works, you have to ask. Not by asking […]
Meteorites could be sowing life throughout the galaxy.
There is more than one type of bilingualism.
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"You" might not be as real as you think you are. Here's what Buddhism has to say about living ego-free, and how Freud misunderstood it.
New research from MIT is shedding light on how our brain forms and recalls memories.
Do our minds have quantum structures that give rise to consciousness? Sir Roger Penrose, one of the world's most famous scientists, believes this and can explain how he thinks it works.
Last week, the crew found themselves in the mirror Universe. Here’s what science has to say about that. Star Trek: Discovery entered their midseason hiatus on a terrific cliffhanger: they had […]
New studies support the benefits of the Mediterrean Diet.
Studies have also shown that two weeks of sleep deprivation increases the consumption of excess calories, particularly from energy-dense, high-carbohydrate snacks.
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons issued a statement to remind its members of their fundamental obligation to science-based medicine and animal welfare.
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How do you go from background extra to leading man? Listen to acting legend Bryan Cranston's pragmatic advice.