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A Harvard astronomer went to the bottom of the ocean, claiming he recovered alien technology. But what does the science actually indicate?
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As cells divide, they must copy all of their chromosomes once and only once, or chaos would ensue. How do they do it? Key controls happen well before replication even starts.
Research suggests there's truth to regional stereotypes in the U.S. — with some caveats.
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The space telescope's findings challenge the notion of a galaxy brimming with life.
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The path of a curling stone on ice — and how it can be influenced — is a revealing metaphor for life's decisions.
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Some processes, like quantum tunneling, have been shown to occur instantaneously. But the ultimate cosmic speed limit remains unavoidable.
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Our minds seem both physical and intangible. That paradox has gripped this neuroscientist since childhood.
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The outrage machine is fueled by toxicity. But there are practical steps that we can take to recapture control over our emotions.
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Will we ever unravel the mystery of consciousness? Two academics made a 25-year bet on it. The scientist lost.
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From the present day all the way to less than 400 million years after the Big Bang, we're seeing how the Universe grew up like never before.
Learn to spot the scientists who are searching for the truth rather than money, ego, or fame.
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Get ready for the most peculiar road trip that will help you understand the vastness and emptiness of the solar system — and Sweden.
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The space‑specific neurons in the owl’s specialized auditory brain can do advanced math.
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No, Gandhi did not single-handedly bring about Indian independence. Pacifism alone usually gets you killed.
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All biological systems are wildly disordered. Yet somehow, that disorder enables plant photosynthesis to be nearly 100% efficient.
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Don't feel compelled to start a napping routine just yet.
The biggest nuclear blast in history came courtesy of Tsar Bomba. We could make something at least 100 times more powerful.
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The answer largely centers on crops and cows.
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Some 55 million light-years away lies the giant galaxy Messier 87. Its supermassive black hole, inside and out, looks better than ever.