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To Find Life in the Universe, Find the Computation
The discovery that life on Earth looks a lot like information propagating itself offers new clues, and new directions, to the hunt for life elsewhere
The discovery that life on Earth looks a lot like information propagating itself offers new clues, and new directions, to the hunt for life elsewhere
The coin rotation paradox flummoxed SAT test writers even though we encounter this math problem every day
Satellite monitoring of air quality could help reduce premature death from smoke exposure
Formerly “adjacent” wetlands in more than half of all states may be dredged or filled now that their federal protections have been stripped
Teacher feedback that gives students options can make them feel empowered
With AI threatening to overtake the world of work, at least one pretty good job will always be in demand
Men and women often disagree on how much support women receive from male colleagues. The differences hurt women’s well-being at work
In the guise of collecting scientific data, data brokers are running a massive privacy invasion. Researchers should stop helping them
How academic institutions can prevent sexual harassment and protect scientists
Supporting the health and safety of community violence street workers is urgent and imperative
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