A new research paper reframes the simulation hypothesis, asking whether reality could be simulated and what science can test.

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Does your relationship have what it takes to go the distance? According to psychologists and researchers, Drs. Julie and John Gottman, there might just be a test that can help you find out. It's ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price.

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“When I say, ‘beans and rice, rice and beans,’ I don't actually mean only eat rice and beans,” Ramsey posted on X. "What it represents is so much more than a low grocery bill. It's about short-term ...

As the investigation into the Air India Flight 171 plane crash on Thursday (June 12) afternoon gathers impetus, an expert has broken ranks with his opinion on the likely cause of the disaster. The ...

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s victory is a remarkable one for a party headed for defeat at the start of this year. Photo: Dave Chan/AFP/Getty Images President Trump thinks trade wars are easy ...