Does string theory—the controversial “theory of everything” from physics—tell us anything about consciousness and the human brain? If you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our ...

A USA TODAY/Peacock survey reveals that women disproportionately carry the "mental load" of parenting. The survey found 43% of women report feeling burned out or emotionally exhausted from these ...

In August, a team of mathematicians posted a paper claiming to solve a major problem in algebraic geometry — using entirely alien techniques. It instantly captivated the field, stoking excitement in ...

In 1980, Stephen Hawking gave his first lecture as Lucasian Professor at the University of Cambridge. The lecture was called "Is the end in sight for theoretical physics?" Forty-five years later, ...

One of the most interesting features found in Hyundai and Kia's new generation of electric vehicles is Vehicle-To-Load or V2L. This technology transforms the standard power input used to charge the ...

The study showed no link between load-managed players and a decreased risk of injury. Shaun Powell The NBA sent data from an exhaustive study to its teams this week that showed no link between ...

Allostatic load refers to the cumulative effects of stress on the body over time. The concept comes from a scientific theory on how stress affects physical health. According to the theory, high or ...

This post is co-authored by Molly Dickens, Ph.D. The English lexicon is always evolving to accommodate our lived reality. In the last decade, we have seen many terms find their way into the mainstream ...

Messy, overheated, self-indulgent, divisive, and literally seminal, Metallica’s 1996 album lacked only a colossal 301-song, five-LP, 15-CD, four-DVD box set reissue. “All preconceived and preexisting ...

Things have never been easy for Metallica’s 1996 album Load, a multiplatinum record nobody ever admits to liking, especially the band’s most avid fans. In early 1995, Metallica had a “good problem”: ...

The invisible string theory follows the idea that you are connected to your soulmate via a metaphorical string. While this belief can provide hope and comfort, it can also lead to people staying in an ...

A new theoretical study suggests that the mysterious force driving the accelerated expansion of the universe—known as dark energy—may actually be rooted in a deeply quantum structure of space-time.