The leading theories of consciousness suggest that the outer layer of the human brain, called the cortex (in blue in figure 1 ...

A relative newcomer has started to gain traction in the college-entrance-exam landscape—especially in red states.

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How exactly did the universe start and how did these processes determine its formation and evolution? This is what a study published in Physical Review Research hopes to address as a team of ...

Why do people get sick? Ask Robert F. Kennedy Jr., America’s highest-ranking public-health official, and he may chalk it up to their terrain. For centuries, doctors and scientists have agreed that ...

The 2025 NFL season kicks off tonight with a key NFC East matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles (-8, 47.5). Since 2010, Dallas and Philadelphia ...

Are your university colleagues superspreaders of misinformation? Here’s what to do when fellow academics promote conspiracy theories, and how to safeguard critical thinking – without compromising ...

Throw the flag, coach! How do Andy Reid and Nick Sirianni stack up against their counterparts when it comes to coaches' challenges? Illustration by ESPN Ask most NFL fans what they think about ...

Google is rolling out a new AI-powered experimental feature in Google Translate designed to help people practice and learn a new language, the company announced on Tuesday. Translate is also gaining ...

The Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers renew their AFC West rivalry when they meet in the 2025 NFL Sao Paulo Game on Friday. Kickoff at Corinthians Arena is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. This ...

Bachelor Nation fans have a big finale to sink their teeth into tonight. For the first time ever, viewers will watch a Bachelor in Paradise couple potentially walk away with a massive cash prize. That ...