We often talk about science as if it were a purely logical enterprise. Yet, the way we ask questions—and even the kind of questions we think matter—is shaped by something far older than the scientific ...

If my count is correct, we are now beginning the fifth wave of explanations — at least since I’ve been covering the issue — for the apparent slowdown in technological progress (whether measured by the ...

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A series of 'forgotten' volcanic eruptions could explain accounts of the moon 'vanishing' in A.D. 1110. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

New research deepens the understanding of Earth's crust by testing and ultimately eliminating one popular hypothesis about why continental crust is lower in iron and more oxidized compared to oceanic ...