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Why Western astrology uses 12 signs even though the sky has 13 constellations
Why tropical astrology adheres to 12 signs, like Aries and Pisces, even though astronomers have identified 13 constellations (including Ophiuchus) on the ecliptic.
Why your zodiac sign is wrong: the precession of the equinoxes
Most horoscopes say who you are based on when you were born. But your zodiac sign is wrong for many…
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NASA confirms Mars cannot be terraformed with today’s tools, but human missions continue
Turning Mars into a world like Earth is not possible with the tools and materials we have today. NASA supported…
Quantum teleportation demonstrated using existing internet cables
Quantum teleportation achieved over standard internet fiber optics Engineers at Northwestern University have successfully demonstrated quantum teleportation using existing fiber…
Quantum teleportation achieved using existing internet cables for the first time
Scientists successfully teleported quantum information through active internet cables for the first time, proving a quantum internet can use existing fibers.
Google’s quantum computer turns 10 septillion years into five minutes
Google's Willow quantum computer completed a speed test in under five minutes. Google estimated that Frontier would need about 10 septillion years under its classical simulation assumptions.
The self might be an illusion or a quantum process, say experts
Sam Harris and Roger Penrose debate if the self is real. Harris calls it an illusion, while Penrose looks to quantum physics and split brains.
Space travel health risks: accelerated aging, metabolism strain, and fertility concerns
A new report warns of space travel health risks: accelerated aging, insulin resistance, and fertility issues.