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Browse SciQuest reporting and explainers in reverse chronological order, with the newest evidence-led stories first.
Science story Psychology
Lying is a common human behavior that can range from harmless white lies to serious deception. According to a 2004 Reader’s Digest poll, as many as 96% of people admit…
Science story Physics
Have you ever wondered what the universe is made of? How did it begin? How does it work? These are some of the biggest questions that scientists have been trying…
Science story AI
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has agreed to pay $725 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over its privacy practices. The lawsuit accused Facebook of allowing Cambridge Analytica, a…
Science story Biology
Plant and animal cells are both eukaryotic cells that differ from bacterial cells (prokaryotic) because they have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Despite belonging to the same category, there are…
Science story Physics
The Top 5 Massive Black Holes discovered so far are Phoenix A*, Tonantzintla 618 Black Hole (TON 618), Holmberg 15A (Holm 15A), IC1101 and S5 0014+81. The presence of these…
Science story News
A new study has revealed that Earth may be at a higher risk of being hit by a large asteroid or comet than previously thought. The researchers used satellite imagery…
Science story News
A rare and strange type of solar eclipse will occur on Thursday, April 20, 2023, when the Moon will completely block the Sun for less than 76 seconds in some…
Science story AI
In today’s digital world, mobile data has become a vital resource for staying connected, accessing information, and conducting business. However, it can also be a target for hackers and data…
Science story AI
ChatGPT is a powerful artificial intelligence tool that can generate text on almost any topic, given a simple prompt. It was created by OpenAI, a research company backed by Microsoft,…
