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Why should customers buy from you instead of your competitors? That’s the question at the heart of making a sale in a competitive market, says Matt Dixon, Global Head of […]
Even though it was the crowning achievement of Einstein’s career, he was only a small part of the full story. If you were a physicist in the early 20th century, there […]
The Red Planet, the God of War, and important life lessons for us all.
A new paper suggests a primordial black hole may be making things weird at the edge of our solar system.
Increasingly sophisticated automation technology can save big money for banks by paring down the workforce.
"We made America great," one Russian operative joked as Trump's victory became clear.
Technology holds the promise of a better future, but our footprint on the planet threatens to undo all our dreams and progress. It’s pretty easy to look at the world […]
It's a great time to be an astrobiologist—and for all of us to be asking, “Are we alone?"
From literature to physics, the annual Nobel Prizes aim to highlight the most groundbreaking achievements in every field.
When it comes to hiring great salespeople, the statistics do not paint a pretty picture. In the U.S., roughly a third of all salespeople leave or are fired from their […]
We know a lot about what else is out there, but we still don’t know everything. In the quest for life in the Universe, it makes sense to look at […]
To the Muslim psyche, glimpses of God can be found everywhere.
Three scientist friends, working separately, share the prestigious prize.
Carbonized papyrus scrolls may again see the light after thousands of years.
Conventional wisdom believes "screen time" disrupts mental development, but research hints at a more complicated relationship between our minds and digital technology.
The safest bet is to listen to health officials and avoid vaping products.