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The "Clovis First" hypothesis for human settlement of North and South America has just been debunked. Where do we go from here?
Tens of millions of Americans consume cannabis regularly. They're likely ingesting high levels of toxins. Only the federal government has the power and the resources to protect them.
Bernie Sanders reveals an even bigger plan than Elizabeth Warren, but does it go too far?
Flat Earth theory has enjoyed staying power since at least the 19th century despite being patently untrue. Neil deGrasse Tyson, the late Carl Sagan, Bill Nye the Science Guy, and other big thinkers will show you how to disprove this bad idea, all without having to take a journey into space.
As marijuana grows more acceptable in the US, fringe groups and experts are beginning to consider its role in the Christian faith. Could cannabis oil have helped Jesus perform miracles?
Studies have shown that cannabidiol (CBD) can help with epilepsy, heart disease, diabetes, and even schizophrenia.
From “Border Walls” to “Anchor Babies,” the immigration debate heats up every American presidential election. An art instillation challenges the cruelty of much of that rhetoric and questions the very idea of borders.
The selfie has become part of our culture of sharing. But should some things, like the ballot, remain private?
To take an idea and put it into Earth’s orbit requires the dedication of an incredible amount of time, energy, and resources to not only the payload itself, but also […]
A German court has effectively criminalized male circumcision, and while the ruling is not binding on any other body, debate over religious and individual freedom has erupted.
The battle over Bisphenol A (BPA) rages on, and continues to teach lessons far beyond the particulars of the issue itself. Environmentalists argue that BPA (the supposedly dangerous chemical […]
Budding public intellectual and critic of foreign aid, Dambisa Moyo says the promises of globalization have not been realized. The Independent interviews the economist.
All roads may not lead to Rome, but many of them lead to wealth and prosperity — even 1,500 years after the fall of the Roman Empire.
Modernism has lasted longer than any art movement since the Renaissance.
Successful forgers are remembered as great conmen, not artists. This is strange, considering their forgeries fooled even the most seasoned critics.
In the 1980s, some wardens started painting their cells with a shade of pink dubbed "Baker-Miller Pink."
The role of the Devil’s advocate was to argue against the beatification of mystics. Contrary to popular belief, they did not wear Prada.
From ibuprofen to fentanyl, it’s about meeting the pain where it’s at.
Here's why mega-eruptions like the ones that covered North America in ash are the least of your worries.
The English writer left behind a mind-expanding collection of books.
In the Saudi Arabian desert, the Al Naslaa rock formation looks completely unnatural. Its perfectly vertical split remains a mystery.
Dating of volcanic ash suggests the remains are at least 230,000 years old.
Non-Western thought is vast and ancient, so why don't some consider it philosophy?
Scientists used 3D scans to analyze the corpse of Amenhotep I. They discovered that his brain was never removed and that he was circumcised, among other curiosities.
Far from acting as the conduits of a benevolent deity, these religious leaders threw the teachings of their own church out of the window.
Society-changing ideas form through a three-stage process, argues author Michael Bhaskar.
In an excerpt from her recent book, the behavior geneticist Kathryn Paige Harden carefully explores a topic that's often considered taboo: how genetics affect life outcomes.
The universe is filled with unlikely events, but is also full of ways to fool ourselves.
After the 2011 Fukushima disaster, it was Germany, not Japan, that cracked down most severely on nuclear power plants.