During the Cold War, the government relied on universities for research, but also saw scholars as dangerous.

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The technology behind shades has changed over the centuries. From Inuit snow goggles to aviators to polarized sunglasses.

From the COVID-19 pandemic to climate change, the high costs of letting the free market run rampant are becoming clear ...

How do nuclear weapons work? It all starts with atoms, which make up all matter. Each atom has a nucleus which is made up of positively charged protons and neutral neutrons. Every element has a ...

The first lesson from history is that even the most powerful new tech takes time to change an economy. James Watt patented his steam engine in 1769, but steam power did not overtake water as a ...

From the Catholic priest who pioneered it, to how we can (almost) see it, here are 5 fascinating facts about the Big Bang.

In his latest book, “Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will,” Dr. Sapolsky confronts and refutes the biological and philosophical arguments for free will.

May 10, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Explore the relics of failed settlements, doomed expeditions, and ancient Inuit history on Devon Island, one of the Arctic’s most unforgiving landscapes.

Enron, a company that has had a satirical resurrection, unveiled the "Enron Egg," a parody product, on Monday.