Scientists explain why explosive, disruptive magnetic reconnections occur so mystifyingly often.

Oakland and San Francisco recently passed taxes on sugar beverages. Is the entire nation next? 

Researchers at Queen Mary University have inched us closer toward an invisibility cloak, for starters.   

As President, Donald Trump will be uniquely positioned to bring America back to the Moon.

Scientists produce a value for the cosmic microwave background that will definitely prove or disprove that the speed of light used to be higher.

Would you be cryo-preserved, knowing that if you survived, you would wake up hundreds of years later?   

Why do people believe fake news? It's not because it gets shared all over Facebook; it's because they don't trust mainstream news. And Snopes agrees with them. 

Elon Musk has a plan and part of that plan came together when it acquired SolarCity for $2.6 billion. 

The UK government is discussing legislation that would require all internet service providers to block websites with “adult content”, specifically those without age verification.

It might not be what you expect

Biologists debate adding a controversial new aspect to the understanding of evolution.

Interest in Buddhism worldwide has been on the reason in recent decades. Many remain skeptical, however, over potential philosophical problems or un-scientific commitments at the heart of Buddhist teachings and...

A federal district court blocks new overtime pay rules, setting up a protracted legal battle.

An upcoming, massive “atlas of the underworld” will allow geologists to rewind geologic time.

A new site offers a way to delete most of your Internet accounts in one go.

"Positive psychologists" are relearning old wisdom about a logic built into our biology which ensures that flourishing takes effort and skill. 

Spontaneous talk on surprise topics. Jace Clayton AKA DJ/Rupture on sleuthing for beauty and surprise in the digital-musical landscape. 

Retired Marine Gen. James N. Mattis is known as “Chaos,” “Warrior Monk,” and “Mad Dog.” The names reflect his blunt way of speaking, and his ability to get results. 

Marijuana legalization is no longer a libertarian or progressive issue. We need this new, legal industry to replace the depleted economies of the rural South and Midwest.

If we want true greatness, let’s move toward a sustainable nutrition program that does more than throw trans-fat labels on processed foodstuffs.