The dream of colonizing other planets is a science fiction fantasy. This video presents a harsh, scientific reality check on our solar system. We analyze the lethal conditions on Mars, Venus, and ...

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From “experimental archaeology” to the mysterious appeal of exploration, the wide-ranging subjects detailed in these titles captivated Smithsonian magazine’s science contributors this year Joe Spring, ...

In this prodigiously researched epic, Torigian details the life of Xi Zhongxun—the father of China’s current leader, Xi Jinping—to explain the history of the Chinese Communist Party. Along the way, ...

Over 3,700 unique books were banned during the 2024-2025 school year, more than double the number of titles PEN America tracked in the 2021-2022 school year when it began counting. The nonprofit, ...

Scientists have proposed a new explanation for Venus' giant, crown-shaped geological features, known as coronae. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

In 1908, archaeologists digging on the banks of the Danube near the Austrian village of Willendorf in der Wachau stumbled upon a striking object: a 4.3-inch statuette of a faceless woman with a ...

A hundred years ago, it wasn’t easy being a reader. Books were expensive and libraries weren’t common, so it was hard to get your hands on your next read. In 1926, a magazine editor, professor, and ...

Welcome to this fascinating exploration of one of the most enigmatic planets in our solar system ,Venus. Often overshadowed by Mars in discussions about space colonization, Venus holds surprising ...

British novelist Charles Dickens (1812-1870) sat in his study in Gads Hill near Rochester, Kent circa 1860. He wrote one of the best first lines in literature. Great opening lines to books set the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Data, Analytics and AI Strategy Advisor and Researcher This verdict is complex, likely impacting how AI large language models ...