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Page from Masamune Shirow, Ghost in the Shell (translated by Studio Proteus), 1991. © the artist / Kodansha Co, Ltd. All ...

And astronomers have a brand-new, superpowerful eye with which to see the changing cosmos: the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in ...

When I think about my high school years, I remember my rock-climbing community, summers paddleboarding on the Tennessee River and hikes appreciating Chattanooga's astounding biodiversity.

In this fascinating DIY project, you'll learn how to make a hydraulic labyrinth with a rolling ball using only cardboard, plastic syringes, and tubing—no motors or electricity required! This ...

Q&A How Paradoxical Questions and Simple Wonder Lead to Great Science Manu Prakash works on the world’s most urgent problems and seemingly frivolous questions at the same time. They add up to a ...

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Desert Sands and Palm Springs Unified School Districts have each implemented the "science of reading" within the last five to eight years, and have just started offering training for ...

Many of us turn to Sudoku, Wordle or brain-training apps to sharpen our minds. But research is increasingly showing one of the best ways to boost memory, focus and brain health is exercise.

James is a published author with four pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.

Blood tests that detect early cancer are coming to market. Could they lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment?