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The Neuroscience Behind Bad Decisions
Irrationality may be a consequence of the brain's ravenous energy needs. Read more at QuantaMagazine.org.
What No New Particles Means for Physics
Physicists are confronting their "nightmare scenario." What does the absence of new particles suggest about how nature works? Read more at QuantaMagazine.org.
A Debate Over the Physics of Time
According to our best theories of physics, the universe is a fixed block where time only appears to pass. Yet a number of physicists hope to replace this "block universe" with a physical theory of time. Read more at QuantaMagazine.org.
Biologists Search for New Model Organisms
The bulk of biological research is centered on a handful of species. Are we missing a huge chunk of life's secrets? Read more at QuantaMagazine.org.
Neutrinos Hint of Matter-Antimatter Rift
An early sign that neutrinos behave differently than antineutrinos suggests an answer to one of the biggest questions in physics. Read more at QuantaMagazine.org.
A Bird’s-Eye View of Nature’s Hidden Order
Scientists are exploring a mysterious pattern, found in birds' eyes, boxes of marbles and other surprising places, that is neither regular nor random. Read more at QuantaMagazine.org.
How Feynman Diagrams Almost Saved Space
Richard Feynman's famous diagrams embody a deep shift in thinking about how the universe is put together. Read more at QuantaMagazine.org.
The Oracle of Arithmetic
At 28, Peter Scholze is uncovering deep connections between number theory and geometry. Read more at QuantaMagazine.org.
New Life Found That Lives Off Electricity
Scientists have figured out how microbes can suck energy from rocks. Such life-forms might be more widespread than anyone anticipated. Read more at QuantaMagazine.org.
Simple Set Game Proof Stuns Mathematicians
A new series of papers has settled a long-standing question related to the popular game in which players seek patterned sets of three cards. Read more at QuantaMagazine.org.