Towards the end of Philip Ball’s marvellous book on the history of alchemy he tells the story of pioneering nuclear physicist ...

A New York Times article this morning, titled “How to Tell if Your AI Is Conscious,” says that in a new report, “scientists offer a list of measurable qualities” based on a “brand-new” science of ...

Part of the appeal of the Boyle myth may be that it promised a clean break: a waymark at which alchemy was cast aside and chemistry took over. But such changes rarely if ever happen in science, and ...

Data-led creativity has reached an inflection point. As a result, the era of art and commerce is giving way to a new age of art and science. We are amidst a data transformation revolution and the ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook While reading Maria Popova’s “Figuring,” I was thinking a lot about the old science of alchemy, ...

What is alchemy? Where magic meets chemistry, according to pop culture. The wizards in Harry Potter practice it. (The British version of J.K. Rowling's first book, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher's ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Data-led creativity has reached an inflection point. As a result, the era of art and commerce is giving way to a new age of art and science. We are amidst a data transformation revolution and the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. After two black holes collided in the distant universe, we heard the ...

Did you know that’s it’s not only possible, but probable, that for every breath you take, at least one molecule you inhale was expelled by Julius Caesar when he spoke his final words? Sure, that was ...

With the new Fantastic Beasts film — the second in the franchise, J.K. Rowling takes audiences deeper into the world that pre-dated Harry Potter and his friends. Newt Scamander’s 1920s New York and ...