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We can never hope for a future with no problems. The solutions to problems create new problems, which in turn require new solutions, as WIRED founder Kevin Kelly explained recently.
Symbolic gestures often speak to our psyche in ways no rational action could ever speak to our intellect.
Scientists have discovered enzymes from several plastic-eating bacteria. So, why are our oceans still full of plastic pollution?
Far from being inappropriate, many of the most controversial acceptance speeches highlighted important issues in the film industry.
Germany finds itself once again allowing a murderous dictator to run rampant in Europe, though this time it is due to incompetence and technophobia rather than malice.
Haters and disrespect aside, fruitcake is still a robust American tradition.
Many contrarians dispute that cosmic inflation occurred. The evidence says otherwise.
The highest-energy particles of all come from space, not human-made colliders. When it comes to the most energetic particle collisions of all, you might think that the Large Hadron Collider […]
Delaying or refusing vaccines for non-medical reasons is literally a killer choice. When it comes to issues at the intersection of science and society, there are all sorts of things that […]
Scientists should be cautious when expressing an opinion based on little more than speculation.
Science was never the same after meeting ‘the particle who lived.’ Back in the early 1930s, there were only a few known fundamental particles that made up the Universe. If you […]
This map of Europe's 20 most populous islands holds a few surprises and unlocks a truckload of trivia.
The newly discovered galaxies are 62 times bigger than the Milky Way.
We have been rejecting science for far too long. We all need to embrace it. For as long as human civilization has existed, those societies that have embraced science have had […]
Today, a quickly emerging set of technologies known as bioprinting is poised to push the boundaries further.
Fifty years ago at UCLA, the first message was sent over the predecessor to the internet.
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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.
Why are we prioritizing completion, rather than actual learning?
Virtual borders have also been subtly dividing the world
You might think that we live in a three dimensional Universe based on space alone. But you cannot leave time out of it. If you were asked to describe how you […]
Particle physics is everywhere, even in the palm of your hand. When you hold out your palm and point it towards the sky, what is it that’s interacting with your hand? […]
A recent incident in Rhode Island highlights the ongoing problem of student debt.
The 2020 presidential candidate said companies like Amazon should "pay their fair share" as automation begins to displace human workers.
Unfortunately, this means that drivers act more aggressively on the road when spotting cyclists.
The companies launching satellites aboard the SpaceX rocket hope to revolutionize the Internet of Things.
Riddle me this: what do brain teasers tell you during a job interview? A lot, but not about the applicant.
Throughout Europe, 92 percent of children speak multiple languages. In America, that number is 20 percent.
In 2016, Facebook employees were just 33% female and 2% black; YouTube employees were 30% women and 2% black; Apple employees were 32% women and 9% black; Google employees were 31% women and 2% black.
Is God an old white guy with a majestic, flowing beard? A new study has a surprise for you.