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How American Tycoons Created the Dinosaur
The story of dinosaurs is also the story of capitalism.
A Hologram Shows How Space Could Pop Into Existence
The holographic principle—with a real hologram.
Possible Detection of a Black Hole So Big It ‘Should Not Exist’
At stake are fundamental ideas about how black holes form—and a six-way bet.
Human Emotions Are Personal Narratives
Neuroscientist Joseph LeDoux on what makes our brains unique.
The Tricky Problem with Other Minds
How our mental states overlap with and diverge from those of other species.
Can New Species Evolve From Cancers? Maybe. Here’s How.
Researchers agree it’s a long shot, but transmissible cancers could theoretically evolve into independent species. Certain weird parasites might be living proof.
