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Even with quantum mechanics and relativity, physics can’t explain everything. Three problems — quantum gravity, dark matter, and turbulent flow — remain unsolved despite decades of research. Each one ...

Daniel Whiteson and Andy Warner’s upcoming book is a philosophical exploration of the humanity behind our desire to find aliens. Reading time 6 minutes At Gizmodo, we love a good story about ...

A dad in Texas turned to social media for help after becoming increasingly confused by a third-grade math problem set for his child as homework. Marty posted a screenshot of the problem to Reddit ...

The Pac-12’s conference realignment lawsuit against the Mountain West will proceed after a federal judge denied all four parts of the MWC’s motion to dismiss the case. The 17-page order filed Tuesday ...

(via Sabine Hossenfelder) Progress in the foundations of physics is moving slowly. And yet it moves. Today I look at the five biggest problems in physics, what their status is, and how long it will ...

The Michigan Sexual Assault Hotline is free, anonymous and available 24/7. It can be reached at 855-864-2374. PONTIAC, Mich. – A 44-year-old Pontiac man is being held on a $100,000 bond after ...

We like to think that we're pretty good at math, especially after years of schooling. But every once in a while, a simple third-grade math problem manages to trip us up and make us question our ...

So, you’re driving a car at half the speed of light. (Both hands on the wheel, please.) You turn on the headlights. How fast would you see this light traveling? What about a person standing by the ...

Berkshire Hathaway's McLane Company has historically underperformed, but recent margin and profitability improvements are encouraging. Despite revenue declines, McLane's profit margins and return on ...

An investigation is underway after an eight-year-old child shot a 12-year-old relative with a handgun in their apartment, according to Jersey City police. The 12-year-old reportedly had a ...