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Five Weird Things That Happen in Outer Space
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know space is weird. But just how weird might surprise you. Here’s five unearthly things that happen almost exclusively in outer space.
Things to do to make STEAM learning (more!) fun | TED Talks
Science, technology, engineering, art and math talks that will make school classes feel a little fresher.
The Role of Physics in Medicine
Medical physics is a branch of applied physics that utilizes physical sciences to prevent, diagnose, and treat human diseases.
The power of quiet: The mental and physical health benefits of silence
In an increasingly noisy world, neuroscientists are discovering exactly what kind of silence has the most dramatic impact on your mental health – from flotation tanks to guided meditation – and how much you really need
Space Exploration Day
Organize a star gazing party, set off bottle rockets, watch a classic science fiction movie or just look up at the night sky on Space Exploration Day.
Quantum Algorithms Conquer a New Kind of Problem | Quanta Magazine
Computer scientists have found a new type of problem that quantum computers can solve dramatically faster than their classical counterparts.
To make great changes in your life, follow the philosophy of kaizen
When we set insurmountable and unrealistic goals, it's easy to get demoralized and just give up. Kaizen offers us another (better) way.
How to Conduct a Great Performance Review
The purpose of performance reviews is two-fold: an accurate and actionable evaluation of performance, and then development of that person’s skills in line with job tasks. For recipients, feedback has intrinsic and extrinsic value. Across fields, research shows that people become high performers by identifying specific areas where they need to improve and then practicing those skills with performance feedback.
How James Webb Space Telescope data have already revealed surprises
A distant galaxy cluster’s violent past and the onset of star formation in the more remote universe lie buried in the observatory’s first image.
Image Resources
A developing gallery of images featuring astronomical observations and informative science content around the Webb telescope (JWST) mission.
What is the fight over critical race theory really about?
The final episode of our three-part podcast series on the furore over what is taught in American schools. We get to the bottom of why this fight has become so frenzied
Scientists Reveal Which Brain Regions Regulate Movement
A new study identifies the specific areas of the brain involved in activating and suppressing the urge to move.
Why it’s OK not to be perfect at work
A backlash against the tyranny of high expectations
Finding Purpose: Free Speech and the Pursuit of Excellence
A response to Petrilli’s “First, Know Thyself. Then, Pick A Career Path”
How safe is nuclear energy?
Despite some notable disasters, nuclear power is one of the least deadly sources of energy
Study Shows Calm Service Dogs Reduce PTSD Symptoms
Surveys and observational reports are revealing the bond between service dogs and veterans with trauma.
The 5 Key Elements of a Successful Experiment
Experimentation is essential for every startup. Here are the five key elements that make or break an experiment.
How cognitive surplus will change the world
Clay Shirky looks at "cognitive surplus" -- the shared, online work we do with our spare brain cycles. While we're busy editing Wikipedia, posting to Ushahidi (and yes, making LOLcats), we're building a better, more cooperative world.
Stress transmitter wakes the brain more than 100 times during a normal, good night’s sleep
You wake up. The alarm clock says 02:56. "Oh no, it is not time to wake up yet," you think, fearing that you will need lots of coffee to stay awake the following day.
Small ways to change the world | TED Talks
The little things that you (yes, you) can do now (yes, now) to make a difference.
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2022
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2022 was awarded to Svante Pääbo "for his discoveries concerning the genomes of extinct hominins and human evolution"
The Nobel Prize in Physics 2022
The Nobel Prize in Physics 2022 was awarded jointly to Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser and Anton Zeilinger "for experiments with entangled photons, establishing the violation of Bell inequalities and pioneering quantum information science"
Nobel Prize in Chemistry Is Awarded to 3 Scientists for Work ‘Snapping Molecules Together’
Carolyn R. Bertozzi, Morten Meldal and K. Barry Sharpless were honored for their advances in “click chemistry,” which has played a role in treating and diagnosing illnesses.
Scientists Say: Stereoscopy
Stereoscopy allows the brain to perceive the two 2-D images seen by the eyes as a 3-D scene.
Identifying Unmet Needs in a Digital Age
'Greatest transformation of early education in a generation'? Well, that depends on qualified, supported and thriving staff
Research confirms that a focus on restoring the well-being of educators is vital to deliver the gains promised by huge new investments in early childhood learning and care.
Surprising new feature of human evolution discovered
Research reveals a new evolutionary feature that separates humans from other primates.
Scientists chart how exercise affects the body
MIT and Harvard Medical School researchers mapped out many of the cells, genes, and cellular pathways that are modified by exercise or a high-fat diet. They hope their findings will help guide the design of drugs that might mimic some beneficial effects of exercise.
The art of misdirection
Hailed as the greatest pickpocket in the world, Apollo Robbins studies the quirks of human behavior as he steals your watch. In a hilarious demonstration, Robbins samples the buffet of the TEDGlobal 2013 audience, showing how the flaws in our perception make it possible to swipe a wallet and leave it on its owner’s shoulder while they remain clueless.
Nobel Peace Prize winners shine spotlight on ‘the power of civil society to promote peace’
The human rights advocates from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus who have been awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, represent “the oxygen of democracy” said the UN chief on Friday, in a message of congratulations to the three winners.
Against Algebra
Students need more exposure to the way everyday things work and are made.
Democracy is a public good. What is the development community doing about it? - Development Matters
By Anthony Smith, CEO of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) Democracy has been undervalued by the development community. I understand why – I am a child of decolonisation and its political economy of liberation, and my introduction to international development was through the target-driven Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). But I have come down firmly on the side of Amartya Sen’s view on the timing …
PODCAST: Fighting the online terror threat
Counter-terrorism is one of the lesser-known subjects covered by the UN, but attempts to improve international cooperation to combat terrorism have grown in recent years, particularly since the 2001 plane attacks against the US. On today’s episode of The Lid Is On, Jennifer Bramlette from the UN Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED), and Adam Hadley from Tech Against Terrorism, a public-private partnership, join Conor Lennon to talk about the pervasive threat posed by the use of online technology by terror groups, and how Governments can fight back.
4 Business Ideas That Changed the World: Scientific Management
A roundtable conversation on Taylorism and how it shapes management still today.
The science of what makes work meaningful
Meaningful work isn’t just some lofty goal. In a tight labor market, it’s essential to keeping your employees. On this episode of The New Way We Work, we explore how to find meaning and fulfillment in any job.
Students with attention problems more likely to cheat: Many don’t get ADHD diagnosis that could lead to help
High school students who have trouble paying attention in class are more likely to admit to cheating, a new study shows.
Beyond research output, student well-being should be part of university quality indicators
Increasingly, students want more from higher education institutions beyond skills and knowledge, graduation certificates and the promise of employment. They also want care and guidance. Students even want to actively collaborate on their university's quality assurance processes and add health and well-being as key indicators of university quality.
Innovation Isn’t an Idea Problem
Your company is teeming with good ideas. But can you recognize them?
Understanding why people reject science could lead to solutions for rebuilding trust
To communicate scientific findings that are relevant to the public, science communicators need to understand how to overcome attitudes that are anti-science.
Can AI develop a personality?
In 2017, Facebook (Meta) was forced to shut down one of its AI systems after it had started communicating in a secret language.
15 Books You Won’t Regret Rereading
Years after these titles were popular, they’re still worth picking up.
New Proof Reveals the Hidden Structure of Common Equations | Quanta Magazine
Van der Waerden’s conjecture mystified mathematicians for 85 years. Its solution shows how polynomial roots relate to one another.
Here are the Top 10 times scientific imagination failed
Some scientists of the past couldn’t imagine that atoms or gravity waves could one day be studied – or nuclear energy harnessed.
How the Best Teams Keep Good Ideas Alive
Many leaders feel stuck. They know that employee perspectives are crucial for retention and innovation, but they struggle to single-handedly create a culture where employees are empowered both to speak up with ideas and to see them through — where it’s the good idea that matters, rather than the role or status of the person who initially raises it. Based on their research on “voice cultivation” — the collective, social process through which employees help lower-power team members’ voiced ideas reach implementation — the authors have identified several tactics leaders and their teams can use to help ensure good ideas make it to implementation: amplifying, developing, legitimizing, exemplifying, and issue-raising.
Talks to help you shake off rejection | TED Talks
Everyone faces rejection, sometimes on repeat. These speakers experienced a barrage of ‘no’s, but were able to push past the disappointment and keep on going. May their resilience inspire you.
How much money do people want to achieve their ideal life? Our research gave a surprising result
New research shows that humans don’t necessarily have unlimited wants, and that an ‘ideal life’ costs less than you might think.
The ultimate guide to nailing the ‘tell me about yourself’ interview question
Everyone asks it, yet we’re all caught by surprise. Here are 12 key steps to avoid that interview stress.
Don’t let culture happen. Be deliberate with your values
If you want to build a culture where your employees live out what you believe is important and advocate for those beliefs in and outside of the business, then you need to implement your values into everyday work and processes deliberately.
The Books Briefing: Comics Can Push—And Draw—Boundaries
See you in the funny pages: Your weekly guide to the best in books
Are you a spectator to reality? Or are you its creator?
Signals from the environment, such as those detected by your sense organs, have no inherent psychological meaning. Your brain creates it.
For every child, results
UNICEF works for the rights of every child, every day, across the globe. Discover our results
Are some things so taboo that science should never research them?
Mary Shelley's novel "Frankenstein" raises many ethical issues that are still applicable today. Are some topics too taboo for science?
A Solution to the Faint-Sun Paradox Reveals a Narrow Window for Life | Quanta Magazine
Back when the sun was 30% dimmer, Earth should have frozen solid. Yet water flowed and life blossomed. The solution to the paradox shows that we might have that faint sun to owe for life’s existence —…
What It Means to Truly “Think Outside the Box”
How to radically reimagine the rules society imposes on us.
5 tricks to help you think like the world’s greatest designers
In a new book, Maria Brito looks at how designers and innovators throughout history have unlocked their creativity and changed the world.
The beauty of human skin in every color
Angélica Dass's photography challenges how we think about skin color and ethnic identity. In this personal talk, hear about the inspiration behind her portrait project, Humanæ, and her pursuit to document humanity's true colors rather than the untrue white, red, black and yellow associated with race.
Who Should Be the Authors of a Scientific Paper? - The Wire Science
A researcher should only be an author on a paper if they have contributed to it in a substantive way.
Building an inclusive metaverse starts now. Here's how
The metaverse will increase inclusivity but must genuinely consider diverse needs at the outset and use collaboration and grassroots input to succeed.
World Creativity and Innovation Day - EN | United Nations
The purpose of World Creativity and Innovation Day is to raise awareness of the role of creativity and innovation in problem-solving and, by extension, economic, social and sustainable development.
A Gentler, Better Way to Change Minds
Stop wielding your values as a weapon and start offering them as a gift.
Too Much Information, Too Little Time: How the Brain Separates Important from Unimportant Things in Our Fast-Paced Media World
Scientists should report results with intellectual humility. Here’s how
Foregrounding a study’s uncertainties and limitations could help restore faith in the social sciences.
How art shapes conversation | TED Talks
Powerful art makes people talk. These TED Talks bring context and nuanced perspectives to subjects surrounding history, race, socioeconomics and more.
Don't Look Up: The stories that reflect our oldest fear
The Psychology of Your Scrolling Addiction
It’s Easy to Find Balance. Just Find the Meaning of Life.
Animals think, therefore…
The default network of the human brain is associated with perceived social isolation - Nature Communications
How teachers influence creativity: Evidence from music composition since 1450
Euler’s 243-Year-Old ‘Impossible’ Puzzle Gets a Quantum Solution | Quanta Magazine
What Every Entrepreneur Can Learn From a Candle
Business is like a candle in more ways than one.
7 ways Einstein changed the world
Einstein's ideas have shaped the way we see and interact with the universe.
Tencent: Everything is Possible with Artificial Intelligence
Chinese social media company Tencent has incorporated artificial intelligence into its operations in its quest to become "the most respected internet enterprise.” The company’s basic research areas include computer vision, speech recognition, and machine learning.
How Business Leaders Can Reduce Polarization
Twelve strategies to help you bridge divides within your company — and your broader community.
Net Promoter 3.0
A better system for understanding the real value of happy customers
International E-Waste Day 2021: 6 shocking facts about the electronics we trash
We throw out millions of electronic devices and appliances every year, a dangerous practice that can cause toxic chemicals to seep into the environment.
How to Break a Phone Addiction
You can forge a happier relationship with your devices by using them more mindfully.
What Courageous Leaders Do Differently
It’s not about being fearless — it’s about how you act when you’re afraid.
Writing Well Is an Even More Essential Skill in a World of Remote Work
Writing was always an underused tool to stand out professionally. Now it's a career essential.
Did you know curiosity comes in different forms? P.S.: One of them can help you deal with anxiety
Curiosity is a simple tool that can help you drop directly into your body’s experience and tap into your natural capacities for wonder and interest. Here’s how to do it, from anxiety ex…
When the Dream of Growing Old With Your Friends Comes True
“We all dreamt, We’ll grow old together. We’ll be old ladies together. And we did.”
How star-making pollutes the cosmos
Galaxies pollute the environment they exist in, researchers have found.
Young people hold the key to creating a better future
Young people are the most affected by the crises facing our world, but they are also the best placed to lead the way to a better society for tomorrow.
This New Way to Train AI Could Curb Online Harassment
Misogyny on the internet too often slips through the filters of content moderators. A new method hopes to inject more nuance into the process.
Technological Singularity Will be the End of Human History
Here’s how Technological SIngularity will lead to an explosion in machine intelligence and the end of human history.
A physicist goes in search of our origins
CERN experimentalist offers sweeping history of the Universe, in science and culture.
Self-aware materials build the foundation for living structures
From the biggest bridges to the smallest medical implants, sensors are everywhere, and for good reason: The ability to sense and monitor changes before they become problems can be both cost-saving and life-saving.
Which is more creative, the arts or the sciences?
An expert in creativity and innovation is calling for schools and universities to increase their emphasis on teaching creativity, as new research shows it is a core competency across all disciplines and critical for ensuring future job success.
10 TED Talks on technology designed by nature
These exciting innovations and breakthroughs demonstrate what's possible when humans draw inspiration from some of nature’s best work.
The effects of solar flares on Earth's magnetosphere
Planet Earth is surrounded by a system of magnetic fields known as the magnetosphere. This vast, comet-shaped system deflects charged particles coming from the sun, shielding our planet from harmful particle radiation and preventing solar wind (i.e., a stream of charged particles released from the sun's upper atmosphere) from eroding the atmosphere.
Top Trends Impacting Global Economy, Society and Technology - Modern Diplomacy
The new technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, such as artificial intelligence (AI), the cloud and robotics, are changing the way
The Fault in Our Stars: Modern Threats to International Space Law - Harvard Political Review
The year is 2420. It is now not only achievable, but also cost-effective to leave the pale blue dot that is Earth. But rather than enter a solar system of wonder and exploration, instead, you are met with an American military base covering the surface of the Moon
Dark Matter Halo Collapse: How a Supermassive Black Hole Originates
UC Riverside-led study points to a seed black hole produced by a dark matter halo collapse. Supermassive black holes, or SMBHs, are black holes with masses that are several million to billion times the mass of our sun. The Milky Way hosts an SMBH with mass a few million times the solar mass. Surp
Why longer space travel can shrink Human heart; study reveals - The Indian Wire
Maybe even Neil Tyson did not know when he said: “The Universe is under to no obligation to make sense to you”. When the Space couldn’t amaze us more with its weird theories like Theory of Relativity, Of Space-Time being a superfluous fluid with zero friction or the Ghost Condensate, Scientists have revealed that spending …
Teaching children to play chess found to decrease risk aversion
A trio of researchers from Monash University and Deakin University has found that teaching children to play chess can reduce their aversion to risk. In their paper published in Journal of Development Economics, Asad Islam, Wang-Sheng Lee and Aaron Nicholas describe studying the impact of learning chess on 400 children in the U.K.
Collaborations with artists go beyond communicating the science
Scientists and artists are working together as never before, finds a Nature poll. Both sides need to invest time, and embrace surprise and challenge.
Does Time Really Run Faster At Your Head Than Your Feet?
It's one of Einstein's most bizarre predictions. And it's true.
10 Breakthrough Technologies 2021
This list marks 20 years since we began compiling an annual selection of the year’s most important technologies.
With SpaceX partnership, ISS enters its 'Golden Age'—but what comes next?
After 20 years of continuous habitation, the International Space Station has entered its "Golden Age" and is abuzz with activity—thanks in large part to the return of US rocket launches via commercial partner SpaceX.
5 TED Talks about you and your emotions
Explore the emotional landscape of life and identify those hard to define feelings with these fascinating talks.
Need a fresh perspective? See the world like a horse does (or a cow or a cat or an ant …)
Practice an act of radical empathy — try to put yourself in the hoofsteps, pawprints and undulations of other creatures and appreciate all the ways of being and doing that exist on this plane…
5 exercises to help you build more empathy
Just like we take care of our bodies and our mental health, developing empathy is a way to take care of our social health, says psychology professor Jamil Zaki PhD.
Are geniuses real? The neuroscience and myths of visionaries
Labeling thinkers like Albert Einstein and Steve Jobs as "other" may be stifling humanity's creative potential.
Why are we still asking the wrong question about reservation?
Representation of marginalised sections in public services remains poor. Why then are questions raised on quotas for them?
A psychotherapist says the most mentally strong kids always do these 7 things—and how parents can teach them
As a parents, we often overlook the importance of teaching our kids how to build mental strength. This kind of resilience helps them build character and overcome life's toughest challenges. A therapist explains how to raise mentally tough kids with a growth mindset.
Mind going a million miles a minute? Slow down with this breathing exercise
When your brain is churning away with worries and anxieties, this effective exercise can help you start to calm down, says psychiatrist Judson Brewer.
5 effective exercises to help you stop believing your unwanted automatic thoughts
Most of us live with a constant stream of internal statements, criticisms and commands running through our heads. But we have a choice: We don’t have to let them define us — or our days…
Questions no one knows the answers to
TED curator Chris Anderson shares his obsession with questions that no one (yet) knows the answers to. A short intro leads into two questions: Why can't we see evidence of alien life? And how many universes are there?
Raising my hand to ask a question terrifies me, and I am not alone
Simon Evans struck a chord when he asked if others worry asking seminar questions.
How to take the lead in your career
At any stage, building leadership skills can help scientists promote their ideas and bring out the best in others.
Using the human hand as a powerless infrared radiation source
Social-Media Algorithms Rule How We See the World. Good Luck Trying to Stop Them.
We’re still at the mercy of the algorithms. That needs to change, and it’s up to social-media companies to change it, writes columnist Joanna Stern.
Digital Evolution Accelerates Amid Hard Times
That technology accelerates during hard times might seem counterintuitive. But it is validated by history.
1 common item could be the future of communication technology
Researchers have designed a smart textile that can not only display active visuals but could even read your mind.
4 Lessons of Edward Jenner, the Father of Vaccination
Jenner may have saved more lives than any figure in history.
Who are the hackers?
Some hackers wreak havoc online, but others are working to create a better internet. Sociologists, criminologists and hackers themselves speak up.
Revolutionizing reality
Witness technology’s transformation over the past decade, and the astounding ways we’ll interact with reality in the future.
The World At Your Fingertips: A Brief History of Mobile Display Tech
Mobile displays make use of well over one hundred years of technological development. Read it in full depth here.
A Letter to the Generation in Power
We have put our lives on hold for you. Will you face climate change for us?
5 tips to writing emails that will always get you a reply
Too many emails aren’t read — they’re just skimmed or simply deleted. Want to save yours from the digital trash can? Follow this basic advice, from business professor Guy Katz.…
The Future Of Work Puts Employee Experience At The Center
The Covid-19 pandemic created history’s biggest remote work experiment yet. Businesses and employees swiftly adapted their daily lives and learned how to conduct their work remotely, while finding ways to remain productive.
Big tech cannot crack down on online hate alone
As the lines between online and offline blur, it is our responsibility to deploy funding for technologies that combat disinformation, hate and extremism.
We need to keep dreaming, even when it feels impossible. Here’s why
It’s hard for us to get our hopes up only to be disappointed, says writer and podcast host Luvvie Ajayi Jones. Yet when we dream, we’re giving ourselves permission to realize our craziest fantasies…
How to use design thinking to create a happier life for yourself
Feel like your life could use an overhaul — or a few tweaks — but don’t know where to begin? Designers specialize in coming up with better products and better worlds, and you can …
How to end a conversation: 2 science-backed methods
In the aptly titled study "Do conversations end when people want them to?" researchers discovered the answer is most often no.
Declutter your kids' artwork while keeping what matters
Your home needs rescuing from under mountains of scribbled-on paper. Use these tips to get your space back without losing precious memories.
What Is Bitcoin And How Does It Work?
Not only is Bitcoin the first cryptocurrency, but it’s also the best known of the more than 5,000 cryptocurrencies in existence today. Financial media eagerly covers each new dramatic high and stomach churning decline, making Bitcoin an inescapable part of the landscape. While the wild volatility
Opinion: Believe it or not, bitcoin has become a good long-term investment
Smart investing is about balancing risk and reward. Typically, when analyzing potential pluses and minuses, financial professionals consider the fundamentals: How has the investment performed over time? What are the market trends? Do the company valuations look strong?
The rise of the useless class
Historian Yuval Noah Harari offers a bracing prediction: just as mass industrialization created the working class, the AI revolution will create a new unworking class.
New study reveals how people can catch a tendency to jump to conclusions
New findings from the Department of Psychology at Royal Holloway tell us how people jump to conclusions—even at their own cost—when they see others doing the same.
Recommended for you: Role, impact of tools behind automated product picks explored: Pros, cons of recommender systems
Researchers examined the role and economic impacts of recommender systems, and how they affect consumers' decisions.
Is grant review feedback perceived as fair or useful?
An important function of the grant peer review process is to provide constructive feedback to applicants for their resubmissions. However, little is known about whether review feedback achieves this goal.
Craft your curiosity
Ignite your curiosity with these TED Talks certain to motivate the mind, reshape perspectives and inspire ideas worth spreading. (Curated in partnership with Lexus.)
In a globalised world, the mother tongue is increasingly losing life force
Indigenous languages increasingly have a localised and restricted existence — overwhelmed by global markets, global economics and global corporates. The mother tongue is gradually being dwarfed by these staggering influences and is relegated to a marginal space in the global village.
How We Came to Suspect the Disquiet in Our Democracy
We can see how, in many parts of the world, conversation itself has come to be regarded as conspiracy.
Yes, good leaders are authentic leaders — but here’s what that actually means
Real authenticity is playful, not rigid, and it’s part of the lifelong process of learning about yourself, says leadership researcher Herminia Ibarra PhD.
Starting one-person company gets easier for solitary entrepreneurs
The Budget proposal to easily start one person companies can spur micro-entrepreneurship in Bharat and encourage NRIs to start up in India.
Opinion: Should we use gene editing to produce disease-free babies? A scientist who helped discover CRISPR weighs in.
Researchers recently reported that they were able to edit human embryos to fix a dangerous mutation. The technology is inching closer to reality, so we need to take a stand, says biochemist Jennife…
The 7 types of rest that every person needs
Are you getting your seven or eight hours of sleep a night — yet you still feel exhausted? Here’s why that could be happening, according to physician Saundra Dalton-Smith.
Bioengineers learn the secrets to precisely turning on and off genes
In a recent study led by the University of Bristol, scientists have shown how to simultaneously harness multiple forms of regulation in living cells to strictly control gene expression and open new avenues for improved biotechnologies.
What's wrong with scientists trying to use CRISPR to fix everything?
The slippery slope of CRISPR's new gene-snipping tech: it's not just where to draw the line, but how, when and why.
Revisiting ‘The Descent of Man’: Darwin’s 150-year-old classic on sex, race and our ape ancestry
It is striking how some of Darwin’s most radical claims are now taken for granted while some of his other views were clearly embedded in Victorian stereotypes.
In classrooms, we need to rediscover meanings of ‘disobedience’, ‘nationalism’
As teachers, many of us become overly cautious so that every word we utter in our classrooms becomes "technically perfect", "legally sanctified", and is in tune with the dominant ideology of nationhood.
How birth control, girls' education can slow population growth
Education and family planning have long been tied to lower fertility trends. But new research analyzes those factors to determine, what accelerates a decline in otherwise high-fertility countries.
8 TED Talks for when growing up is hard
The path to adulthood is, at times, a rough one. These talks offer words of comfort and heaps of advice for those moments when life feels way too overwhelming.
8 ways robots may transform urban nature
Robots have the potential to dramatically change the relationship between built and natural environments. New research shows some of the biggest possibilities.
7 TED Talks for lifelong readers
Whether you’re a budding bibliophile or already in the throes of whirlwind romance with your favorite writers, these talks are for you!
Recognition, belief and an emotional response to disinformation are key factors in viral spread
Academics at Cardiff University's Crime and Security Research Institute say their report offers insights into the reasons why seemingly outlandish claims on social media can gain traction.
Life lessons from the four elements
Talkin’ About a Revolution
What does the United Nations actually do?
How memories form and how we lose them
7 strategies to help you live with uncertainty
Race Is Real, But It’s Not Genetic
For over 300 years, socially defined notions of “race” have shaped human lives around the globe—but the category has no biological foundation.
NASA at Home
NASA at Home: Let NASA bring the universe into your home.
An individual's personality does not lie in their behavior or their genes but in the brain: study
Do you value courage and bravery or intelligence and learning? Your answer may indicate whether you end up in Gryffindor or Ravenclaw, according to a Harry Potter-themed personality test. Other tests purport to tell you which breed of dog your personality most resembles; are you a protective chow chow or a calm and comforting greyhound? Myriad personality tests, both tongue-in-cheek and serious, including the popular Myers-Briggs test that evaluates traits like introversion versus extroversion, group us into personality types. But what is actually different about us?
How to move on after failure — and rebuild your confidence
In 2018, astronomer Erika Hamden saw a decade-long project crash into the desert — but following that defeat, she took away valuable lessons. Here, she shares advice for bouncing back, whethe…
Parents’ School Reviews Correlated With Demographics and Test Scores, Not School Effectiveness
Parent reviews reflected racial and income disparities in public K-12 schools. A first-of-its-kind analysis of parents' reviews of U.S. public K-12 schools, posted primarily from 2009 to 2019 on the popular school information site GreatSchools.org, found that most reviews were written by parents at
3 TED Talks about the race for your attention
Attention: everybody wants some -- social media, tech companies and more. Watch these talks to better understand the ways these entities try and get on your radar.
The battery invented 120 years before its time
At the turn of the 20th Century, Thomas Edison invented a battery with the unusual quirk of producing hydrogen. Now, 120 years later, the battery is coming into its own.
AI & ML Are Not Same. Here’s Why
Very broadly, Artificial Intelligence can be divided into two: narrow AI and general AI
Physicists Measure Smallest Gravitational Field Yet | Physics | Sci-News.com
A team of physicists in Austria has measured the gravitational force between two gold spheres of 1.07 millimeter radius.
Explaining the Quirks of the Universe: “Search of a Lifetime” for Supersymmetric Particles at CERN
University of Chicago researchers hunt for proposed particles that could explain quirks of the universe. A team of researchers at the University of Chicago recently embarked on the search of a lifetime—or rather, a search for the lifetime of long-lived supersymmetric particles. Supersymmetry i
If everyone on Earth sat in the ocean at once, how much would sea level rise?
Even if every human being on Earth went for a dip in the ocean at the same time, they'd be just a drop in the bucket compared to the size of the planet's seas.
The artworks floating above the Earth
What a planet needs to sustain life
The big picture: 15 TED Talks
7 TED Talks about what’s really floating out in space
7 TED Talks on rocket science
While it may not be simple or easy, these fascinating talks make aerospace engineering a little more accessible to the average person.
Harvard psychologist to parents: Do these 7 things if you want to raise kids with flexible, resilient brains
A child's brain isn't a miniature adult brain. It's a brain born under construction that wires itself to the world—and parents must to create an environment that's rich with wiring instructions.
Want to make something, but have no idea where to begin? Here’s some inspiration from Adam Savage
Special-effects designer and Mythbuster Adam Savage offers a call to action and vision map to every would-be maker and dreamer out there.
How does DNA work?
Your DNA makes you, you -- but how does it work? These talks explore what we know about the genome, the unique genetic sequence that makes up life as we know it.
14 TED Talks on how your brain works
Your brain is a 3-pound blob of nervous tissue -- that can create, invent and understand beauty. These talks explore the workings of your magnificent mind.
8 TED Talks about the power of collaboration
Great things happen when we work together. Whether on the web or in the face of disaster, these talks reveal the undeniable strength of teaming up.
4 TED Talks on searching for knowledge across disciplines
What can people in seemingly unrelated fields learn from each other? These astonishing talks highlight the importance of searching for answers where you may least expect them.
TED Talks celebrating (and deconstructing) the gender spectrum
These talks celebrate and break down what it means to live outside society’s traditional (and outdated) understanding of gender.
Power of Media
Global media platforms, with access to over 3.8 billion people consuming their content daily, have unique opportunities to leverage their scale for positive societal impact. From the way technology is designed and used to the ways in which digital media is consumed, this initiative explores opportunities to come together across the world’s largest platforms to strengthen communities and to address societal challenges in the current context of the pandemic and socioeconomical landscape. Launched at the Sustainable Development Impact Summit in September 2020, the World Economic Forum’s Power of Media initiative aims to help media organizations use the power of their platforms for positive impact by finding ways to enhance trust, improve diversity and representation in media, build social cohesion through entertainment, culture and sport, and build back a better and sustainable media ecosystem. The analysis will be centered around three main workstreams:Building a Sustainable Media EcosystemDiversity and Representation in ContentSocial Cohesion through Entertainment, Culture and SportGoal: Build support and increase public trust through effective awareness and education of ESG goals. Advance avenues for which brands and platforms can leverage technology, data and the power of communities for social good in health, digital literacy, justice and other areas of society. Objectives: •Influence a more trusted, informed and inclusive outlook on how platforms can be used for social good•Advance public-private cooperation and bridge industry gaps between media, consumer, tech, and digital communications industries to drive new societal solutions that leverage the broad reach and power of media platforms•Achieve tangible results in improving social justice, health, well-being, education, economic inclusion, and cohesion in society
Why we must transform equity, inclusion and social justice
Businesses will benefit from having a workforce that is representative of the consumer at-large that understands their needs, desires and pain points.
Internet connectivity is oxygen for research and development work
Fast and reliable internet access is fundamental for research and development activity around the world. Seamless connectivity is a privilege we often take for granted. But in developing nations, technological limitations can become stumbling blocks to efficient communication and cause significant disadvantages.
4 TED Talks about the evolution of music
How did music transform into what it is today? A brief journey through time, sound and rhythm.
Understanding how genetic motifs conduct 'the music of life'
Our genetic codes control not only which proteins our cells produce, but also—to a great extent—in what quantity. This groundbreaking discovery, applicable to all biological life, was recently made by systems biologists at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, using supercomputers and artificial intelligence. Their research, which could also shed new light on the mysteries of cancer, was recently published in the scientific journal Nature Communications.
4 TED Talks to help you stop being such a perfectionist
Why it's best to celebrate the little wins and imperfect moments alongside the big successes to combat our fear of failure.
How to write a resume that will get you noticed
Career coach and former recruiter Gail Tolstoi-Miller has seen thousands of resumes; here’s what you can do to make yours stand out — in a good way.
Five Ways To Be An Influential Leader
There are five key reasons why leaders resist change and prevent their companies from moving forward, even when a crisis is involved. These reasons can be as much about the process as ego and frequently become intertwined for decision-makers. So, how do you become an influential change maker?
Philosophical thoughts for the future
Science, philosophy, and religion all attempt to distill the essence of reality, the essence of being—albeit from very different points of departure. Writing in the International Journal of Foresight and Innovation Policy, Austrian scientist Franz Moser presents a foresight paper that looks at humanity's path from ignorance to knowledge and how ego structures have evolved into truth. Moser points out how our history is littered with war, misery, and suffering, yet none of our philosophical meanderings of whatever kinds have reconciled us. None has yet pulled us out of the paradigm that leads to that state of being to give us a new holistic paradigm.
Our brains: predictably irrational
The 3 pounds of jelly in our skulls allow us to reflect on our own consciousness -- and to make counterintuitive, irrational decisions. These talks explore why.
What motivates us at work? More than money
When you look carefully at the way people work, there’s a lot more at play — and at stake — than money. Take a look at 7 studies by the likes of behavioral economist Dan Ariely and psyc…
How flags unite (and divide) us
Flags are one of the simplest yet most powerful pieces of design ever conceived. They can make us swell with pride, burn with hatred -- and even inspire people to die or kill in their name, says vexillologist Michael Green. Take a brief walk through history as Green explores the symbolic fervor behind flags that unify and divide, inviting us to imagine a future where we can come together under one collective identity: humanity.
4 TED Talks on consciousness
Fascinating talks that explore one of the most mysterious phenomenons in the universe: the “self” (and why it exists).
Climate crisis: does journalism actually make a difference?
How to cultivate a sense of unconditional self-worth
It’s a life-long practice and it’s not always easy to do — but it’s absolutely worth the effort, says psychologist Adia Gooden. She shares four things you can do to start to…
The One High Tech Job That Will Never Go Away
Over the last 30 years, I have often been asked to speak to high school seniors and first-year college students about the best area of tech to study for a tech-oriented career.
The power of film
13 visionary creators and curators -- from Hollywood, Bollywood and Nollywood -- talk about how to make movie magic.
4 TED Talks about the harmful effects of online abuse
A look at how the offline harm of online abuse is real and widespread with potentially severe consequences.
Student scientist and inventor Gitanjali Rao is Time Magazine’s first “Kid of the Year”
The water crisis in Flint, Michigan, inspired her to develop a way to detect contaminants and send those results to a mobile phone, she told interviewer Angelina Jolie.
Explained: The economics of auctions – what is it?
The Economics Prize in Memory of Nobel has gone to Paul Milgrom and Robert Wilson for their work on auction theory and new auction formats. What is auction theory, and what was the winners’ research?
The "Missing" Laureate at 2020 Physics Nobel | Chemistry And Physics
Last week, the science community celebrated the awarding of this year's Nobel Physics Prize to a trio of black hole researchers. It was also a poignant | Chemistry And Physics
The Nobel Prize in Physics 2020
The Nobel Prize in Physics 2020 was divided, one half awarded to Roger Penrose "for the discovery that black hole formation is a robust prediction of the general theory of relativity", the other half jointly to Reinhard Genzel and Andrea Ghez "for the discovery of a supermassive compact object at the centre of our galaxy".
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2020
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2020 was awarded jointly to Harvey J. Alter, Michael Houghton and Charles M. Rice "for the discovery of Hepatitis C virus".
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2020
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2020 was awarded jointly to Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna "for the development of a method for genome editing".
UN World Food Programme wins 2020 Nobel Peace Prize, as hunger mounts
The UN World Food Programme (WFP), which provides lifesaving food assistance to millions across the world – often in extremely dangerous and hard-to-access conditions – has been awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize.
American poet Louise Gluck awarded 2020 Nobel Literature prize
The Nobel Prize for Literature has been awarded after several years of controversy and scandal for the world’s pre-eminent literary accolade
The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2020
The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2020 was awarded jointly to Paul R. Milgrom and Robert B. Wilson "for improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats".
8 TED Talks for when you want to laugh and think
These hilarious talks won’t just make you laugh out loud -- they’ll make you think twice.
The value of skepticism
These TED Talks push us to question more -- our doctors, our governments and even our own eyes.
Nobel winning women hope to inspire a new generation of scientists
On hearing that they had been awarded a Nobel Chemistry Prize for their groundbreaking work on gene-editing Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier said they hoped it would inspire a new generation of women in science.
Pros and cons of public opinion polls - Jason Robert Jaffe
How do public opinion polls work? And, more importantly, are they accurate? Jason Robert Jaffe reveals the complexities and biases of polls and provides tips on how to think about polls as we make everyday decisions.
How the Right and Left Brain Process Speech | Neuroscience
Researchers from Germany have found that, contrary to popular belief, it's not just the right hemisphere of the brain that analyzes speech. The left he | Neuroscience
20 Things You Didn't Know About Learning
Lab rats can be taught to identify patterns and babies learn to recognize their mothers’ faces, but IBM’s Watson achieved that most impressive of feats: becoming a Jeopardy! champ.
Researchers find abstract art evokes a more abstract mindset than representational art
A team of researchers at Columbia University has found that abstract art tends to evoke a more abstract mindset than does representational art. In their paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the group describes their online study involving art and paid viewers and what they learned from it.
Stop thinking of your kids’ gaming time as wasted time; here’s why
Gaming today is far more social, skillful and beneficial than the video games you grew up with, says coach Cara Lane. So instead of telling your kids to turn the &*%! thing off, ask: “Can…
Quizzes improve academic performance
Students who are quizzed over class material at least once a week tend to perform better on midterm and final exams compared to students who did not take quizzes, according to a new meta-analysis. The researchers found in addition to frequency, immediate feedback from instructors also seemed to positively impact student performance.
7 lessons about finding the work you were meant to do
You don’t “find your calling,” you fight for it — and other lessons from people who found their passion (sometimes late in life).
Convention on worst forms of child labour receives universal ratification
All 187 countries that are members of the UN International Labour Organization (ILO) have now ratified a convention to protect children from the worst forms of child labour, including slavery, prostitution and trafficking.
Retired Astronauts Discuss the Future of Spaceflight Ahead of the SpaceX Crew Dragon Launch
Two NASA veterans Nicole Stott and Cady Coleman — ponder humanity’s future in space, as well as the role women will play in it.
Science, Creativity and the Importance of Joyful Laughter - The Wire Science
If we imagine the growth of our collective understanding as if it were the set-up in a joke, then understanding the true nature of things is like hearing the punchline.
The 3 things that great teams have in common
The key elements are intellectual diversity, psychological safety and a purpose that’s worth fighting for. Organizational psychologist David Burkus explains what they are and why they’re so i…
Sport and memory go hand in hand
If sport is good for the body, it also seems to be good for the brain. By evaluating memory performance following a sport session, neuroscientists from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) demonstrate that an intensive physical exercise session as short as 15 minutes on a bicycle improves memory, including the acquisition of new motor skills. How? Through the action of endocanabinoids, molecules known to increase synaptic plasticity. This study, in the journal Scientific Reports, highlights the virtues of sport for both health and education. School programs and strategies aimed at reducing the effects of neurodegeneration on memory could indeed benefit from it.
The Rule of Law: what is it and why is it important?
In recent years, citizens of EU countries have taken to the streets, protesting against what they saw as democratic backsliding. The European Commission has introduced ways to limit regression on rule of law. We explain the issue that is shaking the EU's foundations.
6 TED Talks on the economy of trust
An insightful look at the sharing economy (Uber, Airbnb and TaskRabbit, among others) and why trust has become a force in today’s market.
Why we need to move toward an economy that can regenerate itself
The old take-make-use-lose model of industrial design has depleted resources and dumped waste into the environment. By taking nature as our model and mentor, we can transform manufacturing — …
How to talk about politics constructively
We must begin to talk and, more importantly, listen to those who disagree with us, says Celeste Headlee. She offers 4 smart ways to discuss politics without getting in a fight.
Radical rethinking
Explore these talks that flip old conventions, reimagining them for a brighter, better tomorrow.
A playbook to understanding power
These talks highlight the reasons we as citizens should understand and challenge the powers that be.
What does hope look like to you? See how these artists have depicted it
A peek at an inspiring art campaign from creative activist Yana Buhrer Tavanier and the nonprofit Fine Acts.
For The First Time, Physicists Have Achieved Superconductivity at Room Temperature
A major new milestone has just been achieved in the quest for superconductivity. For the first time, physicists have achieved the resistance-free flow of an electrical current at room temperature - a positively balmy 15 degrees Celsius (59 degrees Fa
Why music gives you chills (and other secrets of sound)
In this episode of 'The Abstract', we explain what the latest science says about the power of sound.
People’s words and actions can actually shape your brain — a neuroscientist explains how
It’s ironic but true: The best thing for your nervous system is another human and the worst thing for your nervous system is another human. Neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett tells us why.
Plutonium-238 to help power Perseverance on Mars
What is net-zero?
A brief answer to one of the key questions about climate change: What is net-zero? (Written by Myles Allen, David Biello and George Zaidan)
How big is a mole? (Not the animal, the other one.) - Daniel Dulek
The word “mole” suggests a small, furry burrowing animal to many. But in this lesson, we look at the concept of the mole in chemistry. Learn the incredible magnitude of the mole--and how something so big can help us calculate the tiniest particles in the world.
The subtle ways that ‘clicktivism’ shapes the world
Often derided, online activism is far more effective than it first appears – but there are big differences between how the political left and right deploy it to spread ideas.
Brain Drain Vs Brain Gain
Brain drain can occur when scientists, engineers, or other intellectual elites migrate to a more developed country to learn in its universities, perform research, or gain working experience in areas where education and employment opportunities are limited in their home country. These professionals then return to their
How could AI change the world?
Explore some remarkable AI success stories. Advertisement feature presented by Accenture
Why you think you’re right, even when you’re wrong
Are you a soldier or a scout? Your answer to this question, says decision-making expert Julia Galef, might determine how clearly you see the world.
How to talk about politics constructively
We must begin to talk and, more importantly, listen to those who disagree with us, says Celeste Headlee. She offers 4 smart ways to discuss politics without getting in a fight.
6 TED Talks on the economy of trust
An insightful look at the sharing economy (Uber, Airbnb and TaskRabbit, among others) and why trust has become a force in today’s market.
What Does ‘Net Zero’ Emissions Mean
Why people fall for misinformation
In 1901, David Hänig published research that led to what we know today as the taste map: an illustration that divides the tongue into four separate areas. It has since been published in textbooks and newspapers. There is just one problem: the map is wrong. So how do misconceptions like this spread, and what makes a fake fact so easy to believe? Joseph Isaac dives into the world of misinformation. [Directed by CUB Animation, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by József Iszlai].
Toy boats float upside down underneath a layer of levitated liquid
The upward force of buoyancy keeps objects afloat even in unusual conditions.
For The First Time, Physicists Have Achieved Superconductivity at Room Temperature
A major new milestone has just been achieved in the quest for superconductivity. For the first time, physicists have achieved the resistance-free flow of an electrical current at room temperature - a positively balmy 15 degrees Celsius (59 degrees Fa
Where does fear actually come from?
We know fear when we feel it. But mind over body or body over mind ... that's still a big question.
Artificial Intelligence Is Making Arts More Artistic
Sandeep K Chhabra - One reason for this perception is that arts is considered to be in exclusive domain of human creativity and the Mathematics heavy base of Artificial Intelligence makes it look so distant from it. However advances in Artificial Intelligence are impacting arts too., , artificial intelligence, arts
It Takes Great Discipline to Read a Scientific Paper – and Even More to Write One - The Wire Science
First Data From Solar Orbiter Released to the Public
ESA has released its first Solar Orbiter data to the scientific community and the wider public. The instruments contributing to this data release come from the suite of in-situ instruments that measure the conditions surrounding the spacecraft. The instruments contributing data to the relea
Research team develops the first physics-based method for predicting large solar flares
A research team recently succeeded in developing the first physics-based model that can accurately predict imminent large solar flares, which can cause severe space weather disturbances affecting Earth. The work has been published in the journal Science.
Researchers unravel key mechanisms behind the mysteries of aging
Molecular biologists and bioengineers at the University of California San Diego have unraveled key mechanisms behind the mysteries of aging. They isolated two distinct paths that cells travel during aging and engineered a new way to genetically program these processes to extend lifespan.
How stable is deep ocean circulation in warmer climate?
If circulation of deep waters in the Atlantic stops or slows due to climate change, it could cause cooling in northern North America and Europe—a scenario that has occurred during past cold glacial periods.
What AI still can’t do
Artificial intelligence won’t be very smart if computers don’t grasp cause and effect. That’s something even humans have trouble with.
What Causes Static Electricity?
The answer may shock you.
The 10 Best Performances From the ‘One World: Together at Home’ Concert
Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, and more paid tribute to healthcare workers battling COVID-19.
Here's every spaceship that's ever carried an astronaut into orbit
SpaceX's Crew Dragon could become #9.
Here's every place we've landed or crashed robots on Mars
This weird quantum state of matter was made in orbit for the first time
Bose-Einstein condensates made on the International Space Station could reach temperatures lower than any known in the universe.
Theories of evolution
The enduring ideas, discoveries and observations that define and expand life as we know it.
The ancient art of painting on water - CNN Video
Let’s learn about bioluminescence
'Students like the flexibility': why online universities are here to stay
Statistics Say Intelligent Life in the Universe May Be Rare
Where on Earth Did Life Originate? - The Wire Science
Researchers have created amino acids and primitive membranes by simulating conditions found at scalding vents on the ocean floor.
Scientists shatter the accepted view of how sperm swim — in 3D
Mathematicians conducted a 3D analysis of sperm, showing that individuals spin as they move, rather than moving back and forth.
Review: Galileo and the Science Deniers by Mario Livio - Universe Today
So, you think you know Galileo? A new book out from Simon and Schuster publishing looks at the life and times of one of the most famous astronomers there ever was: Galileo Galilei. Galileo and the Science Deniers by Dr. Mario Livio not only looks at the life and times of the famous astronomer Galileo, but busts some of the most famous myths surrounding Galileo, and looks at his greatest discoveries and tempestuous clash with the Roman Catholic Church and its aftermath. Livio also connects the science denialism of the day, with comparisons to modern clashes between politics and science.
What is taxonomy?
What should you call that bird? You couldn't go wrong with "dinosaur," taxonomists say.
When Did Mars Lose its Global Magnetic Field? - Universe Today
New research using data from MAVEN shows that Mars had a magnetic field earlier and later in its history than previously thought.
Alien seekers might be salty after reading a new Mars water study
A new study suggests that around 40% of Mars' surface could be covered in liquid water, but it may not be habitable.
Scientists tracked a soaring condor for 100 miles and it didn't flap its wings even once
It's the magic of air currents.
Watch the biggest moments in SpaceX's history - CNN Video
India, land of many masks
As citizens don protective cover over their faces and mouths, the author explores how India’s diverse masking traditions have helped negotiate individual unease and communicate stories in tumultuous times.
20 amazing animal tongues
Web of psychological cues may tempt people to reveal more online
Space Debris: Growing Problem That Is Surprisingly Costly
Best TED Talks: 10 inspirational speeches you absolutely have to hear
Looking for a good TED Talk to expand your worldview? Here are 10 of the best
The surprising psychology behind mastering a new skill - BBC Reel
An insider’s perspective of autonomy
Online classes are only for the connected
Privileged students are going online for advanced courses for better prospects.
Watch and Learn: How the Brain Gains Knowledge Through Observation
Humans have a number of ways to learn how to do new things. One of those ways is through observation: watching another person perform a task, and then doing what they did. Think of a child that learns how to "adult" by observing their parents as they pay for groceries or make a phone call. It has l
This Is How Physics, Not Math, Finally Resolves Zeno's Famous Paradox
The Way Children Draw Men and Women Has Changed in the Last 50 Years
It goes without saying that childhood has changed in recent decades. A recent German study suggests that those cultural and societal shifts you can see so ...
Why writing by hand makes kids smarter: Writing by hand creates much more activity in the sensorimotor parts of the brain, researchers found
New brain research shows that writing by hand helps children learn more and remember better. At the same time, schools are going more and more digital, and a European survey shows that Norwegian children spend the most time online of 19 countries in the EU.
Photos: NASA's amazing achievements and milestones
On April 11, 1970, Apollo 13 was launched; however, two days into the mission a fault in the electrical system of one of the service module's oxygen tanks caused an explosion and subsequent loss of electrical power. The crew was forced to use the lunar module as a "lifeboat" for the return trip to Earth. Even with the loss of power and potable water, the mission was deemed a "successful failure" and would later be turned into a Hollywood production starring Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton and Kevin Bacon.
And the biggest scientific breakthrough of 2019 is …
Science chooses the top scientific achievement of the year, plus nine runners-up
The man teaching 300 million people a new language
Luis von Ahn is the founder and boss of Duolingo, the world's most popular language learning app.
Children are reading less than ever before, research reveals
Just a quarter of under-18s read each day, study shows in run-up to World Book Day
No One in Mathematics Can Prove That 10 Is a Solitary Number
If you're not a math fanatic, you might think you could figure this problem out. Spoiler: You can't. Proving that 10 is a solitary number has shown to be ...
The secret life of vowels - BBC Ideas
Watch the "The secret life of vowels" video at BBC Ideas. Explore other related content via our curated "The wonderful world of words" playlist.
The periodic table and the physics that drives it
As the International Year of the Periodic Table came to an end in 2019, the authors reflect on the chemistry and physics that drive the periodic table of the elements. This includes aspects of periodic trends, relativistic electronic-structure theory, nuclear-structure theory and the astrophysical origin of the elements.
MIT Neuroscientists Investigate the Real Reason Behind a Classic Visual Illusion
Neuroscientists delve into how background brightness influences our perception of an object. It’s a classic visual illusion: Two gray dots appear on a background that consists of a gradient from light gray to black. Although the two dots are identical, they appear very different based on where th
New mathematical idea reins in AI bias towards making unethical and costly commercial choices
Researchers from the University of Warwick, Imperial College London, EPFL (Lausanne) and Sciteb Ltd have found a mathematical means of helping regulators and business manage and police Artificial Intelligence systems' biases towards making unethical, and potentially very costly and damaging commercial choices—an ethical eye on AI.
Female and Male Literacy Rates Have Almost Equalised — Beautiful News
The First Commercial, All-Electric, Passenger Aircraft Has Landed — Beautiful News
Norway Recycles Almost All of its Plastic Bottles — Beautiful News
Driving into the art of Van Gogh
Toronto's immersive exhibition allows audiences to experience art from the comfort of their car.
Welcome to Jáchymov: the Czech town that invented the dollar
Five hundred years after coining the first dollar, a tiny mining town is coming to grips with the many ways it shaped the modern world.
Two indigenous languages are dying every month: UN Assembly President
Despite UN efforts throughout this International Year of Indigenous Languages to highlight the daily disappearance of mother tongues across the world, the President of the General Assembly (PGA) warned on Tuesday that “challenges persist nonetheless”.
Why today’s musicians should follow classical greats ... and improvise
A leading scholar says young pianists should follow in the spontaneous spirit of Bach and Beethoven
The Little-known History and Global Future of Quality Medicines
To Give a Gift They'll Treasure, Go With "Some Assembly Required"
Shopping for gifts is hard. Sometimes it seems like the better you know someone, the harder it is to decide what to get them. If you're stuck, take some ...
Why Can't You Divide by Zero?
Even if it's been decades since you've thought about math, you definitely remember this rule: You can't divide by zero. It's impossible. But did you ever ...
Who makes better decisions: Humans or robots?
The surprising history of 'stealing someone’s thunder' - BBC Ideas
The curious tale of how a little-known 18th Century playwright coined a very famous phrase. Lexicographer Susie Dent tells the story.
Sharing of tacit knowledge is most important aspect of mentorship, study finds
When it comes to education and mentorship, Northwestern University researchers believe that Albert Einstein had the right idea. The most important aspect of teaching, Einstein thought, isn't relaying facts but imparting tacit knowledge that students will build on for the rest of their lives.
DNA damage and faulty repair jointly cause mutations
Researchers at EMBL's European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI), the University of Dundee and the Wellcome Sanger Institute analysed over 2700 genomes from C. elegans worms in order to better understand the causes of mutations. Their findings, published today in Nature Communications, characterise how DNA mutations result from the combined action of DNA damage and inaccurate DNA repair mechanisms.
DNA is Just List of Ingredients, Researcher Says | Biology, Genetics | Sci-News.com
In the quantum realm, cause doesn’t necessarily come before effect
In everyday life, causes always precede effects. But new experiments suggests that no such restriction applies in the quantum world
Artificial Neural Nets Grow Brainlike Navigation Cells | Quanta Magazine
Opinion | The artificial intelligence frontier of economic theory
From Ancient Times to the Modern: 7 Indian Inventions You Use In Daily Life!
Plate Tectonics May Be Essential for Life | Quanta Magazine
This 1785 Dictionary of Vulgar Phrases Is a Hilarious Collection of Bad Words From the Past
Did your mom ever wash your mouth out with soap when you were a rambunctious little scamp? If she did, you definitely know the childish joy of discovering ...
Scientists invent a way to see attosecond electron motions with an X-ray laser
Breakthrough could impact cancer, ageing and heart disease
Scientists discover the basics of how pressure-sensing Piezo proteins work
How biology creates networks that are cheap, robust, and efficient
From veins that deliver oxygen to tissues to xylem that send water into stems and leaves, vascular networks are a crucial component of life. In biology, there is a wide range of unique patterns, like the individualized structures found on leaves, along with many conserved structures, such as named arteries and veins in the human body. These two observations led scientists to think that vascular networks evolved from a common design, but how, exactly, could nature create so many complex structures from a single starting point?
What does it take to succeed in science?
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Fourier's 200-year-old heat equation explains hydrodynamic heat propagation
This 5-Step Approach for Generating Creative Ideas Has Been Used Since 1940
A 'breath of nothing' provides a new perspective on superconductivity
Zero electrical resistance at room temperature? A material with this property, i.e. a room temperature superconductor, could revolutionize power distribution. But so far, the origin of superconductivity at high temperature is only incompletely understood. Scientists from Universität Hamburg and the Cluster of Excellence "CUI: Advanced Imaging of Matter" have succeeded in observing strong evidence of superfluidity in a central model system, a two-dimensional gas cloud for the first time. The scientists report on their experiments in the journal Science, which allow to investigate key issues of high-temperature superconductivity in a very well-controlled model system.
Tell us about the websites your children visit
We want to hear from parents and young adults about the non-mainstream sites they and their children access
What happens when the internet vanishes?
During a troublesome protest or tricky election, some countries just cut the online cord.
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