Faith vs. Reason: Can We Find Common Ground in the Age-Old Debate?
Faith vs. Reason: Can We Find Common Ground in the Age-Old Debate? The discussion surrounding faith and atheism is one…
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Why is the sky blue?
Why is the sky blue? Light at the blue end of the rainbow is scattered more efficiently than the other colors.…
Question Everything
Question Everything: Adopting a Skeptical but Open-Minded Approach to Information In an age saturated with information, it is both a…
Why do people hate people?
Biases against certain groups of people can escalate into acts of violence if left unchecked. Paul Taylor/Stone via Getty Images…
How does the brain think?
Thinking builds neural networks, which is why practice improves performance. Francesco Carta fotografo/Moment via Getty Images Jennifer Robinson, Auburn University…
What is a fact? Understanding the Concept of a Fact
What is a fact? Understanding the Concept of a Fact? A fact is a statement that can be proven to…
What is ‘techno-optimism’?
When venture capitalist and techno-optimist Marc Andreessen speaks, many people listen. Steve Jennings/Getty Images for TechCrunch Seyram Avle, UMass Amherst…
Could a telescope ever see the beginning of time?
Thousands of galaxies, each containing billions of stars, are in this 2022 photo taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.…
What is dirt?
Dig into soil and you’ll find rock dust but also thousands of living species. ChristinLola/iStock/Getty Images Plus Brian Darby, University…
Aging is complicated – a biologist explains
While some people may be older in chronological age, their biological age might be much younger. FangXiaNuo/E+ via Getty Images…
Understanding the Double-Slit Experiment: A Simple Explanation
Understanding the Double-Slit Experiment: A Simple Explanation The Double-Slit Experiment is a famous experiment in physics that demonstrates a core…
Why do people have wisdom teeth?
Ariadne Letra, University of Pittsburgh and Seth M. Weinberg, University of Pittsburgh Curious Kids is a series for children of…
Why isn’t there any sound in space? An astronomer explains why in space no one can hear you scream
Matter in deep space is very spread out, which makes it impossible for any sound waves to travel. NASA, ESA,…
Is time travel even possible? An astrophysicist explains the science behind the science fiction
If traveling into the past is possible, one way to do it might be sending people through tunnels in space.…
Why are US politicians so old? And why do they want to stay in office?
Donald Trump, left, and Joe Biden, both photographed on Nov. 2, 2023, are two of the three oldest men ever…
Are ghosts real? A social psychologist examines the evidence
Remember the old saying: Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. David Wall/Moment via Getty Images Barry Markovsky, University of South Carolina…
How much time do kids spend on devices
Today, nearly all U.S. teens have a smartphone. MoMo Productions/Digital Vision via Getty Images David Rosenberg, Wayne State University and…
Does chicken soup really help when you’re sick?
A bowl of chicken soup typically contains protein, vegetables and soothing broth. Westend61 via Getty Images Colby Teeman, University of…
Why is space so dark even though the universe is filled with stars?
Why is space so dark even though the universe is filled with stars? This age old question has been dubbed Olbers’…
Why does a plane look and feel like it’s moving more slowly than it actually is?
Without a point of reference, it can be hard to tell just how fast an airplane is traveling. Daniel Berehulak/Getty…
What happens if you need to pee while you’re asleep?
Your bladder can signal the brain when it’s full, even while you’re asleep. Happyphoton/iStock via Getty Images Jennifer Ahn, University…