Daylight saving time came to an end early Sunday morning, Nov. 2, with clocks ‘falling back’ an hour and people across most of the United States getting an extra hour of sleep. Daylight saving time ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

Was the Franco dictatorship a cause or consequence of the Spanish Civil War? Was Einstein a medieval scientist? Confusions like these are quite common among secondary school students, who tend to ...

Complexity: a trait that attracts some and deters others. In the classroom, it can feel intimidating or unnecessary. In conversation, however, it makes for surprises that add interest to your day, ...

Every evening as I remove the pillows from my bed, the nightly ritual signaling the end of another day, I inevitably think: Where did the day go? When I glance at photos of my now-adult children that ...

Does artificial intelligence (AI) make working life easier or complicated? Experts suggest the answer depends on the context. In a recent IDC-hosted interview, SIAC CEO Toni Townes-Whitley described ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. They say a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, but for computer scientists, two birds in a hole are better still. That’s because ...

Simplicity has a unique, almost rebellious kind of power. It is what sets apart true brilliance from noise, yet it’s often undervalued. The reason is simple: complexity sells. It signals effort, ...

In 2014, I was an equities trader on Wall Street. Drained by the long hours, it eventually became clear that the job and the lifestyle just wasn't for me. Prior to finance, I worked as a tutor and a ...