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Prison is an unreliable method of punishment. Let's do better.
On July 12, 2022, NASA will release the first science images taken with the James Webb Space Telescope. Here's what to hope for.
“It’s a big resource in the way the human genome is a big resource, in that you can go in and do discovery-based research."
The common drug is called gabapentin, which is currently used to control seizures and manage nerve pain.
The James Webb Space Telescope is about to begin science operations. Here's what astronomers are excited about.
There are almost no standards governing the cannabis industry. Your favorite weed strain may contain unpleasant surprises.
Scientists have discovered enzymes from several plastic-eating bacteria. So, why are our oceans still full of plastic pollution?
Where did the “seed” magnetic field come from in the first place?
We already know animals feel emotions, and that they can understand humans' emotions. But can they understand each other's emotions?
The weirdest thing about the 21 feet found near Vancouver since 2007? Foul play has been ruled out.
Science doesn't fit neatly into ideology.
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Is fasting the key to burning fat? It's not that simple.
There's a whole lotta shakin' goin' on beneath the single plate of Mars.
Giant particle accelerators aren't a waste of money. They are essential for understanding the Universe.
In all of science, no figures have changed the world more than Einstein and Newton. Will anyone ever be as revolutionary again?
For centuries, men prevented women from writing music. These classical composers broke with social norms and made their mark on history.
Preventing scurvy is not just a problem in the Antarctic.
What if intelligence can thrive without consciousness?
A deep learning AI running on a supercomputer was able to link patterns of brain connectivity to political ideology.
We know sleep is more important than aimlessly scrolling on social media or checking our email for the 50th time. So, why do we do it?