Most of us have little trouble working out how many milliliters are in 2.4 liters of water (it's 2,400). But the same can't be said when we're asked how many minutes are in 2.4 hours (it's 144).

A new collection of research papers examines how humans conceptualize numbers and the numeral systems we’ve build around them ...

Phonons are sound particles or quantized vibrations of atoms in solid materials. The Debye model, a theory introduced by ...

Physicists show knotted cosmic strings may have dominated the early universe before collapsing to create matter—a theory ...

In this excerpt from the new book 'Speak Data,' the Wharton professor and best-selling author shares his thoughts on how we ...

Donald Trump held a press briefing last month for an announcement on autism. During Q&A with the press, a reporter asked Trump why a link between Tylenol and autism hasn't been talked about before.

Mitchell Grant is a self-taught investor with over 5 years of experience as a financial trader. He is a financial content strategist and creative content editor. Timothy Li is a consultant, accountant ...

November 11, 2025 • The World Cup is coming up, and it’s going to cost a pretty penny if you are hoping to attend. Today on the show, we talk to NPR Senior Business editor and World Cup superfan about ...

Milk is one of the most consumed food items in Indian households, considered essential for nutrition and daily health. However, milk adulteration remains a serious concern, with many people unaware ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

When evolution skeptics want to attack Darwin's theory, they often point to the human eye. How could something so complex, they argue, have developed through random mutations and natural selection, ...

Every animal and plant needs food to live, and they are all part of a food chain. A food chain shows how animals obtain their food. A food chain also shows the flow of energy, which starts off at the ...