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The Near-Magical Mystery of Quasiparticles
The zoo of spontaneously emerging particlelike entities known as quasiparticles has grown quickly and become more and more exotic. Here are a few of the most curious and potentially useful examples.
I Have Come to Bury Ayn Rand
A prominent evolutionary biologist slays the beast of Individualism.
This Tenet Shows Time Travel May Be Possible
Director Christopher Nolan could take a tip from new research into “closed timelike curves.”
Life Beyond Human Has to Play by the Rules
A zoologist explains why complex life anywhere depends on natural selection.
How Intelligent Could Life Be Without Natural Selection?
Don’t be surprised if alien life forms are a lot like us.
The Charmed Life of Frank Wilczek
A novelist gets a physicist to explain his scientific breakthroughs.
New Kind of Space Explosion Reveals the Birth of a Black Hole
A supernova-like explosion dubbed the Camel appears to be the result of a newborn black hole eating a star from the inside out.
How to Quiet Your Mind Chatter
To break the tape loop in your head, talk to yourself as another person.