The Resurgence of Exorcism in Popular Culture
The Resurgence of Exorcism in Popular Culture: A Fascinating Intersection of Faith and Entertainment In recent years, the ancient rite of exorcism has experienced a remarkable...
Solar eclipses result from a fantastic celestial coincidence of scale and distance
Solar eclipses happen because of a few factors, including the Moon’s size and distance from the Sun. AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley Christopher Palma, Penn State On...
The Cultural Impact of Aliens in Media
The Cultural Impact of Aliens in Media Aliens have long been a staple of various media forms, from the earliest days of literature and film to...
The Journey of 99942 Apophis: From Potential Threat to Astronomical Curiosity
The Journey of 99942 Apophis: From Potential Threat to Astronomical Curiosity In the vast expanse of space, countless celestial bodies follow their paths, oblivious to the...
8 Very Unhealthy Foods in the US
8 Very Unhealthy Foods in the US – In addressing the topic of unhealthy foods commonly consumed in the United States, it is imperative to highlight...
A Comparative Insight into the American Model and Global Variations
Capitalism Across Borders: A Comparative Insight into the American Model and Global Variations A Comparative Insight into the American Model and Global Variations – Capitalism, the...
The Constitution sets some limits on the people’s choices for president – but
A 1935 painting depicts the 1787 meeting that adopted the U.S. Constitution. John H. Froehlich via Wikimedia Commons Robert A. Strong, University of Virginia The Constitution...
We’ve been here before: AI promised humanlike machines – in 1958
Frank Rosenblatt with the Mark I Perceptron, the first artificial neural network computer, unveiled in 1958. National Museum of the U.S. Navy/Flickr Danielle Williams, Arts &...
The Matrix Hypothesis: Unveiling the Illusion of Reality
The Matrix Hypothesis: Unveiling the Illusion of Reality – In an era where technological advancements blur the lines between the virtual and the real, the hypothesis...
Odds of Planet Nine’s Existence in Our Solar System
Odds of Planet Nine’s Existence in Our Solar System – The concept of a ninth planet, often referred to as “Planet Nine,” lurking in the distant...
Is the United States overestimating China’s power?
Made it, Mao! Top of the World? DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images Dan Murphy, Harvard Kennedy School Is the United States overestimating China’s power? Half of all...
Tesla and the Concept of Zero Point Energy
Tesla and the Concept of Zero Point Energy – Nikola Tesla, a name synonymous with innovation and ahead-of-his-time inventions, has often been associated with the concept...
Diagnosing ‘warming winter syndrome’ as summerlike heat sweeps into central and eastern US
People enjoy the unusual heat in Chicago on Feb. 26, 2024. AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast Richard B. (Ricky) Rood, University of Michigan Diagnosing ‘warming winter syndrome’...
Transforming Ordinary Days into Extraordinary Experiences
Transforming Ordinary Days into Extraordinary Experiences. In the intricate tapestry of life, not every day dawns with the promise of greatness. Yet, it is within our...
Is Russia looking to put nukes in space?
Is Russia looking to put nukes in space? Doing so would undermine global stability and ignite an anti-satellite arms race Spenser A. Warren, University of California, San...
US Moon landing marks new active phase of lunar science
The dark, far side of the Moon is the perfect place to conduct radio astronomy. AP Photo/Rick Bowmer Jack Burns, University of Colorado Boulder US Moon...
Candidates’ aging brains are factors in the presidential race − 4 essential reads
Joe Biden and Donald Trump are two of the three oldest people ever to serve as president. AP Photo Jeff Inglis, The Conversation Candidates’ aging brains...
Exploring the Anunnaki Mythos: Origins, Theories, and Their Return
Exploring the Anunnaki Mythos: Origins, Theories, and the Question of Their Return. The Anunnaki, a group of deities in ancient Mesopotamian cultures, have long been a...
Several companies are testing brain implants – why is there so much attention swirling around Neuralink?
Brain-computer interfaces have the potential to transform some people’s lives, but they raise a host of ethical issues, too. Andriy Onufriyenko/Moment via Getty Images Nancy S....
Why is free time still so elusive?
Massive gains in productivity haven’t led to more time free from work. J Studios/DigitalVision via Getty Images Gary Cross, Penn State Why is free time still...
Can anyone make a citizen’s arrest? The history and legalities of catching criminals yourself
Can you detain someone you just saw break the law? Alan Thornton/The Image Bank via Getty Images Seth W. Stoughton, University of South Carolina and Caroline...
4 essential reads on the health effects driving EPA’s new fine particle air pollution standard
Large industrial facilities like this oil refinery outside Houston are major sources of fine particulate air pollution. AP Photo/David J. Phillip Jennifer Weeks, The Conversation Heart...
It’s the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac − associated with good fortune, wisdom and success
Dragons on display in Shanghai. A dragon image is often used to symbolize China itself. Feng Wei Photography/Moment via Getty Images Mario Poceski, University of Florida...