Latest

Text graphic displaying the words “The Latest” in large, bold, black serif font on a light background.
It's the very closest stars to us that hold the key to unlocking the possibilities for life in star systems all throughout the Universe.
acne
People living in non-industrialized societies don't get pimples.
Researchers use fluid dynamics to spot artificial imposter voices.
changesite
It could one day fuel nuclear fusion reactors.
Pando
Pando is a stand of aspen in Utah that is 14,000 years old and weighs 12 million pounds. Humans threaten to end its long reign.
Salvator Mundi detail
"Salvator Mundi" sold for a record-breaking $450 million in 2017, but is it really as valuable as people were led to believe?
universe temperature
In the 20th century, many options abounded as to our cosmic origins. Today, only the Big Bang survives, thanks to this critical evidence.
Reading between the lines of Dorothy’s adventure to the Emerald City.
Million Stories
Modern art Suprematism
Modernism has lasted longer than any art movement since the Renaissance.
You might think it's impossible to run out of wind, but Europe's "wind drought" proves otherwise. And it's only going to get worse.
"The digital HQ – the digital infrastructure that supports productivity and collaboration – actually became more important than the physical HQ."
gamification in corporate training
Brands like BMW, Walmart, and IBM are seeing big wins from the use of gamification in corporate training. Here's how.
Women have made incredible gains into STEM fields, but they continue to face gender biases in the workplace.
While most participants fibbed a little bit, laptop users were much more likely to lie – and by a lot more.
moon two faces
The far side of the Moon is incredibly different from the Earth-facing side. 63 years later, we know why the Moon's faces are not alike.
If you're trying to hide how you feel about something, be careful with your hands.
Most electric car charging is done at night. A grid powered mostly by renewable energy might not be able to meet demand, but there is a solution.