Science
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Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘helicopter’ design could make drones quieter
Leonardo da Vinci’s sketch of the aerial screw Gianni Dagli Orti/Shutterstock A flying machine designed by Leonardo da Vinci may…
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Weird line of galaxies may have been created by a cosmic bullet
A line of galaxies formed after two dwarf galaxies collided head-on, ripping gas from each other Keim et al./DECaLS A…
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What is a mindset and can you cultivate a better one?
Hugh Schulte/Millennium Images, UK For some of us, the phrase “mindset” might bring to mind the unscientific platitudes that you…
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How metaphysics probes hidden assumptions to make sense of reality
Metaphysics has something of an iffy reputation. “I think a lot of people think it’s a complete waste of time,”…
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Why geoengineering is no longer a complete taboo for scientists
mdesigner125/iStockphoto/Getty Images We know the only safe and long-term solution to climate change is cutting our greenhouse gas emissions. But…
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How quantum superposition forces us to confront what is truly real
There is always a “look of indignation” on students’ faces when they first learn about quantum superposition, says physicist Marcelo…
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Ancient people took wallabies to Indonesian islands in canoes
Brown forest wallabies spread to several islands thousands of years ago Mehd Halaouate, Birdingindonesia.com As early as 12,800 years ago,…
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At last, we are discovering what quantum computers will be useful for
Zhang Bin/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images Over the past decade, quantum computing has grown into a billion-dollar industry. Everyone…
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Why are the physical constants of the universe so perfect for life?
When we look out into the universe, we know it can support life – if it couldn’t, we wouldn’t exist.…
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How the science of friendships can help make yours better
Meaningful friendships might feel like something that should come naturally. We enjoy people’s company or we don’t; we find the…
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