For many decades, researchers have wanted to know which dimensions can host particularly strange shapes — ones so twisted that they cannot be converted into a sphere through a simple procedure called ...

And in turn, it shapes the people telling it. Perhaps it's the power of collective belief, the intensity of emotion, or simply the mysteries of energy we don’t fully understand—but one thing ...

The tension these stitches create can warp a two-dimensional fabric into complex 3D shapes, and predicting the final structure of a knitted project challenges crafters and manufacturers alike.

And it’s a slippery slope. The idea that "perception is reality" doesn’t just shape how others see us; it shapes how we see ourselves. And it doesn’t only show up in high-pressure environments.

This is the emotional architecture behind Xi’s governing instincts — and it directly shapes how he interprets foreign pressure. US policymakers may see tariffs and chip restrictions as policy ...

PHILADELPHIA—Elijah Rios won’t graduate from high school until next year, but he already has a job offer—one that pays $68,000 a year. Rios, 17 years old, is a junior taking welding ...

These shapes are all regular polygons. A regular triangle is called an equilateral triangle. A regular quadrilateral is called a square. Irregular polygons are shapes that have sides and angles of ...

Researchers including Andreas Nieder from the University of Tübingen found that crows can recognize and distinguish different kinds of quadrilateral shapes, an ability we had thought was unique ...

Short noodles are optimal for pasta salad. Although some cold noodle salads benefit from longer strands, in general, short shapes make for the best eating experience. Roughly the same size as many of ...

This confluence of two mighty oceans connected by the Straits of Malacca has become the most happening region in the world in the 21st century. This confluence of two mighty oceans connected by ...

Summary: Young zebra finches learn their birdsong by observing and imitating adult “tutor” birds, but they don’t follow just anyone. A new study shows that juvenile finches prefer tutors who sing ...

From structural changes in the brain to shifts in stress hormones and the invisible burden of “mental load,” research continues to uncover the profound biological and psychological effects of ...