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Space Pioneers
In 1978, NASA recruited six candidates out of thousands of applicants for a special, groundbreaking mission: to become the first American women in sp…
2 years, 3 months ago
Boredom in the Age of Information Overload
It sneaks up on us while we're sitting in traffic, or waiting at the doctor's office, or doing our taxes — boredom, that restless feeling of dissatis…
2 years, 3 months ago
Face Recognition and What it Means for our Privacy
In November of 2019, New York Times tech reporter Kashmir Hill got a tip that immediately had her on high alert. It was about a secretive tech compan…
2 years, 3 months ago
How Art and Science Intersect
We often think of art and science as existing in different — even opposite — spheres. One revolves around creativity and imagination; the other aroun…
2 years, 3 months ago
Finding Happiness
We spend a lot of time thinking about happiness. Wondering if we are truly happy, and how we could get there. We try to predict what will make us hap…
2 years, 4 months ago
Helping Teens Navigate Mental Health Challenges
The teenage years can be an emotional rollercoaster. One moment everything is great, it's amazing, then suddenly life is terrible, and all is ruined.…
2 years, 4 months ago
Remote Working vs. the Office — Which is Better?
Over the past few years, remote working has transformed millions of people's lives — giving them more time for family, more control over their schedu…
2 years, 4 months ago
Bringing Physics from Theory to Practice
Science is all about observing the world. But how do you study something you can't see, smell, or hear — like the tiniest particles all around us? Ho…
2 years, 4 months ago
Will A.I. Take Your Job — or Make It Better?
Whether you're a student or a doctor, a plumber or a truck driver, a university lecturer or a radio reporter, artificial intelligence is changing the…
2 years, 5 months ago
Skin Care and the Quest for Eternal Youth
It seems like every day, new skin care products hit the market: lotions, serums, collagen boosters, light therapy, at-home lasers — potions and proce…
2 years, 5 months ago