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We are in the space age. Rockets launch to space almost every day. Orbital space stations have now housed humans continuously for decades. The sky is…

February 26, 20262 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAmSex between Neandertals and anatomically modern humans tended to follow a specific patternInterbreeding between Neandertals and ancient…

A UK dairy delivery business is to begin collecting unwanted or broken toys, mobile phones and laptops while dropping off milk, orange juice and butter in…

There are many contenders for “world’s greatest invention.” The wheel. The printing press. The steam engine.According to a new book, however, that title should go to…

The gear setup works in a less literal sense, too. Andrew Moerdyk of the design firm dots, which worked on the sets for Broadway shows including…

And while air pumps had been devised way back in 1650, the spirit of sharing scientific truths democratically was modern. “The dissemination of knowledge,” Riding tells…

As Millennials hit the age where classic rock channels now include their music, it’s no surprise that acts are striking while the nostalgia iron is hot.…

It is the morning after the internet went offline and, as much as you would like to think you would be delighted, you are likely to…

While “Orion” is an ambitious indie space saga, its examination of human nature is decidedly earthbound. The film stars Andrew McCarthy as Jim, a NASA bigwig…

October 22, 20254 min readSo You Fell for a Robot—‘Chatfishing’ Is Taking Over the Dating AppsForget fake profile pics on dating apps—AI is now doing the…