Brian Gallagher

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    The Enlightening Beauty of an Einstein Ring

    What a trippy gravitational phenomenon can tell us about the universe.

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    A Little Bit of Science Knowledge Is a Dangerous Thing

    You might not know as much about science as you think.

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    A New Way to Make Cells from Scratch

    How scientists are engineering synthetic cells to be more life-like.

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    The Case Against Cooking with Gas

    New evidence suggests electric stoves are better for people and the planet.

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    The Holiness in Reality

    When science is a source of spirituality in people’s lives, they feel happy and engaged.

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    Trump’s Role in the Capitol Riot

    A social psychologist on how Trump’s speech links to the Jan. 6 attack.

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    The Uncanny Sight of Waves Breaking on a Star

    Something remarkable happens when this small sun zooms past its larger companion.

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    Scientists Watch Broken Metal Heal Itself

    Time to rewrite our understanding of structural engineering.

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    Yes, There Is a Cure for Bullshit

    The patron saint of calling BS, Harry Frankfurt, died watching his philosophy become more urgent than ever.

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    The 5 Most Common Delusions Worldwide

    These bizarre beliefs are strikingly prevalent across a diversity of cultures. Why?