Information could be a fundamental part of the universe – and may explain dark energy and dark matter

The story begins with the black hole information paradox. According to relativity, anything that falls into a black hole is ...
Nature

The meaning of the Anthropocene: why it matters even without a formal geological definition

Colin N. Waters is an honorary professor of geology at the University of Leicester, Leicester, UK. On 5 March 2024, the International Commission on Stratigraphy (ICS) — the body responsible for ...
Microsoft

Nuclear fusion: Delivering on the promise of carbon-free power with the help of AI

SAINT-PAUL-LEZ-DURANCE, France – Set in a scrubby forest of pine, oak and aromatic brush in Provence, the world’s largest nuclear fusion plant is under construction. Here, 2,000 scientists, physicists ...
KMUW

Swept away: Realities of homelessness defy strict approach

The rate of encampment cleanups in Wichita has dramatically increased compared to last year, but still-visible homelessness ...
The Atlantic

Three Paths Toward the Meaning of Life

Want to stay current with Arthur’s writing? Sign up to get an email every time a new column comes out. At business schools, scholars of entrepreneurship generally follow one of two basic theories of ...