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How to figure out the right amount of time for any project.
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In the early stages of the hot Big Bang, there were only free protons and neutrons: no atomic nuclei. How did the first elements form from them?
A group of cows are grazing peacefully in a lush green field.
Hundreds of millions of animals get killed for meat every day.
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Our intuitive understanding of time is very different from a physicist's understanding of time. How do we reconcile these views?
An image of a fetus in an incubator, showcasing the delicate growth process.
Stem cells from a fetus can live within the mother for decades — and help her heal.
President Barack Obama delivers a persuasive speech from a podium.
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It just takes one “yes.” Wharton professor Jonah Berger shares his three tips for getting what you want from others.
A book titled 'curing cancer phobia' that addresses cancerphobia.
The evidence that pollution causes cancer is weak. Lifestyle factors, like smoking, obesity, and alcohol, matter far more.
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In the early stages of the hot Big Bang, matter and antimatter were (almost) balanced. After a brief while, matter won out. Here's how.
A person wearing a paper bag with a smiley face on it, exuding an air of happiness.
Instead of fear, his delusions bring him cheer. His psychiatrist embraces them.
A group of people practicing altruistic capitalism while looking at a graph on a green background.
A new generation of leaders is forging a path for 21st-century capitalism that’s both profitable and socially responsible.
A man in a black suit and white shirt is smiling, unaffected by the doomer mindset.
When ancient humans stared into the darkness, they imagined monsters. Today, staring into the future, AI is the monster.
A group of feminists holding a purple flag in front of a crowd.
Feminist "man-hating" appears to be a myth.
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The sooner you can admit what’s swimming beneath the surface, the sooner you can improve your life.
An artist's impression of an ultra high energy cosmic ray.
The highest-energy particles could be a sign of new, unexpected physics. But the simplest, most mundane explanation is particularly iron-ic.
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The modern attention economy hijacks our ability to focus, but an ancient technique offers a means to get it back.
Two navajo men in military uniforms working on a radio.
The tonal Native American language differentiates words based on pitch and makes Spanish conjugation look like child’s play.
A picture showcasing the transformation from caterpillar to butterfly, potential unlocked.
Stories of child prodigies and the naturally gifted hide the fact that success is built on more than talent alone.
JADES galaxies
In 2022, Hubble owned the record for most distant galaxy. Today, that galaxy is down to the 9th most distant object. Thanks, JWST.
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The first human trial of base editing delivered strong results along with some safety concerns.