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In the simulation hypothesis, some scientists believe we could outsmart the simulator—even in the unlikely case we’re just ...

Discussing the tradeoffs in public-health decisions might help us make better choices, write Dr. Christopher Worsham and Dr.

Science News drew millions of visitors to our website this year. Here’s a recap of the most-read and most-watched news stories of 2024.

Now, the kilogram is defined in relation to the Planck constant, the smallest amount of energy a photon can carry. With this ...

From a total solar eclipse that captivated our continent to record temperatures that scorched the planet, these were the ...

Additional research suggests peppermint has antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties that could help ward off disease. Dr. Deng adds that because peppermint tea may have a calming ...

Adapted from the Shōnen Jump+ manga series (i.e. Japanese comics) that began its run in 2021, the anime version of Dan Da Dan is a gonzo blend of different genre fare that weaves occult horror, ...

While these “mirror cells” could have profound medical implications, a new 299-page report warns that a mirror pathogen could ...

Learn how the Tiffany Effect impacts our understanding of culture and the past.

Archaeologists discovered a silver amulet containing an 18-line text showing the oldest known devotion to Christianity north of the Alps. Computer technology helped unravel the mystery of the text ...

The magazine's most-read articles of the year included a close-up look at the adorable yet venomous pygmy slow loris, a ...