Neil deGrasse Tyson explores whether extraordinary events are mere coincidences or miracles, blending science, probability, and curiosity to question how we interpret rare and unexpected phenomena.

Now is a surreal time to be a dark matter researcher. Even as research funding is being cut by governments around the world, dark matter remains one of the biggest and most exciting open problems in ...

To the editor: What has science given us (“The true cost of abandoning science,” Aug. 6)? The Haber-Bosch process that makes enough nitrogen fertilizer to feed half the world. Smallpox and polio ...

The Society of Mural Decorators and Painters in Tempera is to be congratulated on having produced a volume of fascinating interest to those who are intrigued by the practical problems of the painter … ...

Using an advanced Monte Carlo method, Caltech researchers found a way to tame the infinite complexity of Feynman diagrams and solve the long-standing polaron problem, unlocking deeper understanding of ...

Katie has a PhD in maths, specializing in the intersection of dynamical systems and number theory. She reports on topics from maths and history to society and animals. Katie has a PhD in maths, ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Eating plastic might muck with the gut. Mice fed tiny bits of polystyrene experienced health problems including metabolic issues and signs of organ injury, scientists reported June 1 ...

Google’s AI R&D lab DeepMind says it has developed a new AI system to tackle problems with “machine-gradable” solutions. In experiments, the system, called AlphaEvolve, could help optimize some of the ...

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Windows 10 remains one of the most robust versions of the operating system, which is why so many users see no reason to switch to Windows 11. However, this month’s KB5053606 update is proving ...