Several House Democrats joined with nearly all Republicans to approve a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Thursday, as anger grows over the Trump administration’s immigration ...

When it comes to our nails, we like to make sure they look good no matter what goes on in our lives as our digits are a look-completing accessory. However, once we step into the nail salon, sometimes ...

In August, a team of mathematicians posted a paper claiming to solve a major problem in algebraic geometry — using entirely alien techniques. It instantly captivated the field, stoking excitement in ...

In 1980, Stephen Hawking gave his first lecture as Lucasian Professor at the University of Cambridge. The lecture was called "Is the end in sight for theoretical physics?" Forty-five years later, ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. In 1876, Peter Guthrie Tait set out to measure what he called the “beknottedness” of knots. The Scottish mathematician, whose research ...

In a world where powerful men seem free to behave corruptly, hypocritically, and with almost complete sexual incontinence, a Shakespearean play in which powerful men behave corruptly, hypocritically, ...

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Forget the glorious successes of past breakthroughs—the real justification for research investment is what we get for our money. Here’s what economists say. MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our ...

On the average, it should take you roughly 20 to 25 hours to beat Borderlands 4. Mind you, we're just talking about the campaign here, which means focusing on main missions, while avoiding most of the ...

Greysun is the Lead Guides Editor at GameRant, where he oversees game help coverage for everything from the biggest AAA releases to standout indie and live-service titles. Professionally, Greysun has ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I see smart watches that are advertised to measure heart rates, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, and even glucose levels. Are these things accurate? -- A.K. ANSWER: The quality of ...