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As Myth Marries Science, the Origin Story Matters (Op-Ed)
Opinion In modern times, scientific understanding replaces myths as the origin story for humanity.
If JFK Lived: 5 Ways History Would Change
Opinion What if John F. Kennedy had lived? Here are five intriguing ways fiction writers have tackled this irresistible plot twist.
Why Chocolate Really is the Secret to Happiness (Op-Ed)
Opinion Money may not buy happiness or grow on trees but when it comes to chocolate, it seems you can have both.
Could You Stomach the Horrors of 'Halftime' in Ancient Rome?
Opinion Sure, complain about the music, but modern halftime shows are nothing compared to the horrors witnessed in ancient Rome.
How many black holes are there in the universe?
Opinion In a recent study, researchers determined that about 1% of all the "normal" (that is, not dark) matter in the universe is bound up inside black holes.
Energy burst from most distant known galaxy might have been a satellite orbiting Earth
Opinion The cosmos is the stage for a variety of giant explosions.
Who was James Clerk Maxwell? The greatest physicist you've probably never heard of.
Opinion James Clerk Maxwell is the scientist responsible for explaining the forces behind the radio in your car, the magnets on your fridge, the heat of a warm summer day and the charge on a battery.
