There is a glaring gap in our knowledge of the physical world: none of our well-established theories describe gravity’s quantum nature. Yet physicists expect that this quantum nature is essential for explaining extreme situations such as the very early universe...
August 20, 20244 min readMany Older People Maintain and Even Gain Cognitive SkillsContrary to stereotypes of the doddering elderly, research shows that half of people older than age 70 stay mentally sharpBy Lydia Denworth As I watched my parents’ generation...
August 20, 20241 min readReview: The Science of Listening Goes Far Beyond the EarsA new book about the art and science of listening explores our sonic universeBy Dana Dunham On supporting science journalismIf you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our...
Some of the most satisfying number puzzles require little mathematical know-how. In fact, cracking the one below calls for thinking that is quite nonmathematical. I don’t know where or when I first encountered this sequence—it must have been around middle...
At least 12 Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli air strike on a school housing displaced people in Gaza City, the Hamas-run Civil Defence authority says.A spokesman said rescuers were struggling to recover a number of missing people believed...
2013 was a pivotal year for our hosts. Scott was fresh out of college and just beginning his journey to financial independence, while Mindy and her husband were well on their way to FIRE and had just launched their blog,...
FuelCell Energy said Tuesday it will hold a special meeting of shareholders to ask them to vote on a proposal that will allow the fuel-cell technology company to enact a reverse stock split. Source link...
Financial infidelity is the act of hiding financial information, engaging in secret financial transactions, or lying about money-related matters within a relationship. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know and explore some real stories from real couples....
Alones Creative Introduction The tech-heavy market has bounced back sharply last week. Since August 9, the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF has jumped up about 9.2%. The VIX might have peaked at over 65 at one point on August 5. This...
The Olympics weren’t just good for streaming — they boosted traditional TV viewership, too. Even though the Games in Paris accounted for just three days of Nielsen’s July 2024 report, it led to a 2.3 percent boost in overall TV...
