A book-length thought experiment uses math to investigate some of life’s big questions.
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A pediatric urologist explains how the bladder and the brain communicate to wake you up when you need to ‘go’ – and…
Months after a military officer made sensational claims about unexplained objects in the skies, NASA released a report loosely…
Despite decades of starts and stops, new treatments and key genetic discoveries are giving researchers great hope for slowing…
Genetic testing can help take the guesswork out of finding the right treatment. For certain diseases. To an extent.
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The bourbon industry has been booming in recent years, but what sets all the different types of bourbon apart?
With Apple’s capitulation on the latest iPhone models, USB-C is poised to become the standard connector for all devices.
People can trust each other because they understand how the human mind works, can predict people’s behavior, and assume…
A geologist explains where earthquakes are most common and why.
Humility doesn’t get the fanfare of virtues like courage, compassion or generosity. But without humility, those other…
The heat and chills that come with fever are not only uncomfortable but also metabolically costly. Increased body temperature,…
Animals often give birth to litters of more than one offspring at a time. But are those babies twins?
An astronomer and ‘black hole historian’ explains how the parts of the universe black holes grow in might influence…
Around half of US industrial energy use goes toward separating molecules in industrial processes. Developing materials that…
Nanoparticles have contributed to profound medical advances like the COVID-19 vaccine, but without oversight, they pose…
More people are seeking out traditional forms of medicine, from acupuncture to herbal medicines. The WHO is working to develop…
Cardiovascular disease and cancer share many parallels in their origins and how they develop. Nanoparticles offer one potential…
Industry leaders, scientists and policymakers may see AI’s technical potential, but societies have trouble adapting to…