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When the going gets tough, nothing beats a wide network of tried-and-true connections.
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Mongol forces never fully conquered the continent, but they played a key role in its historical development.
a very large cluster of stars in the sky.
Stars orbiting black holes were observed to move significantly slower than expected. One explanation centers on dark matter.
Uranus 1986 Voyager 2 2023 JWST
Voyager 2 flew past Uranus in 1986, finding a bland, featureless world. Now, in 2023, JWST's sights are similar. There's a reason for that.
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It wasn't merely an act of brutality; it was a condemnation for the afterlife.
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Most people care what others think of them. In many situations, that can be leveraged for the common good.
two colliding white dwarfs trigger a type Ia supernova
When white dwarfs explode, they create a type Ia supernovae. After decades of following the leading theory, here's the complete overhaul!
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Zombies aren't a modern-day obsession. Throughout history, fear of the undead led to bizarre burial rituals all over the world.
a metal tray topped with four pieces of food.
Fortune cookies emerged from one of America’s darkest moments.
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The multi-leveled constructions of metaphysics are the collective workings of a fantastical virtuality. Did you get that?
A white rooster, symbolizing the protein origin of life, stands on straw near a wooden fence, a dish, and some greenery in the background.
In the beginning, genes weren't needed.
John Templeton Foundation
a pile of uncooked macaroni shells on a white surface.
His plan to replace it with homegrown rice did not go well.
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From up close, the cracking sound of a thunderclap dominates. From far away, it's more like a drawn-out rumble. Can science explain why?
a close up of a person holding a business card.
We do not need to pause AI research. But we do need a pause on the public release of these tools until we can determine how to deal with them.
a dollar bill origami boat floating in the ocean.
FIRE is a lifestyle that promotes extensive saving in order to retire early, despite the fact that early retirement is far from practical.
Million Stories
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More than 90 percent of people make a mistake on this test.
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Just like with AI, people worried about job security and the spread of disinformation. Machines were destroyed and book merchants were chased out of town.