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Why the cognitive-map theory is misguided.

For decades, scientists have been intrigued by tiny viruses whose genetic material can be read both forward and backward. New research begins to explain this puzzling property.

Mathematicians have studied knots for centuries, but a new material is showing why some knots are better than others.

Vertical farming could make agriculture more robust and sustainable. To unlock that potential, scientists are redesigning crops for urban life.

Take comfort that we live on a very old, durable planet.

A data analyst uncovers a timeless message about correlation.

How taboo language turned the wolf into a monster.

Mapping the world’s psychological traits.