Science and Technolgy blog
A new study published in Science Advances reveals that the success of a story can be predicted by the number and intensity of narrative reversals, moments when the fortunes of characters dramatically shift. By analyzing 30,000 stories across various formats,…
Climate change is making extreme weather worse. It tripled the risk of Hurricane Harvey’s record rainfall over Texas in 2017. It made Australia’s devastating wildfires in 2019 and 2020 at least 30 percent more likely. And it made a heat…
After Philip Seargeant’s grandmother suffered a stroke, she lost the ability to speak for several days. The experience made him reflect on brain-computer interfaces — a technology with both positive and dystopian implications.
“If there are lots of black holes out there, some of them must surely pass through our backyard every now and then.”
A new study published in the American Political Science Review sheds light on how political elites, such as former President Donald Trump, can influence public behavior through polarizing messages on social media. The study provides evidence that Trump’s controversial tweets…
The “golden channel” decay of subatomic particles called kaons could break or confirm the standard model of particle physics.
Strange, ultraheavy stars that are rich in barium grow massive by cannibalizing their companions, scientists discover after finally catching these stellar leeches in the act.
Narcissists may not be as self-deceptive about their reputation as commonly thought, according to new research published in Social Psychological and Personality Science. Researchers found that while individuals higher in narcissistic admiration expected others to see them positively, their beliefs…
A new computer program adjusts grow lights to cut down on electric bills without sacrificing photosynthesis.
A 2012 satellite photo captured a patch of snow-covered sea ice with an uncannily similar shape to badges pinned on the uniforms of Starfleet officers in the “Star Trek” franchise.
