Three thought experiments involving “demons” have haunted physics for centuries. What should we make of them today?

Researchers have developed an AI system that learns about the world via videos and demonstrates a notion of “surprise” when ...

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Every aeroplane you have flown in has a secret level in the sky where physics and profit collide. They are chasing the same ...

A new Warhammer 40,000 novel confirms that what's actually going on inside a black hole is still a mystery in the grim ...

A new study shows half of men believe women are too demanding, and feel unable to match up Dylan* would like a girlfriend. He ...

At least two people were killed and eight others injured in a shooting Saturday at Brown University. Shortly after reports of ...

Despite being one of the most promising places to explore for signs of life, "special regions" and "uncertain regions" may be ...

Architects Jestico + Whiles were challenged to make the Cavendish Laboratory's science accessible to the public while meeting ...