Do We Live In a Simulation? Gauging whether or not we dwell inside someone else’s computer may come down to advanced AI ...

Some scientists argue that mathematically it’s far more likely we live in a computer simulation than base reality.

Parallels in the physics of the universe and that of black holes have led some cosmologists to wonder if our universe could have been born in a black hole. Photograph by NASA Goddard Gazing up at the ...

Mathematical quirks of our universe have led some cosmologists to wonder whether the cosmos was actually born in a black hole. Parallels in the physics of the universe and that of black holes have led ...

Most people would agree that the U.S. is experiencing a deep partisan divide. It’s fueling a particularly insidious form of extremism that has resulted in a growing number of violent acts against ...

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Most people would agree that the U.S. is ...

A "vibecession" refers to a country's general population holding a pessimistic perception of its economy. The U.S. has been in a vibecession since the start of 2022, but "vibes" seem to be improving.

For decades, quantum computing has felt like something out of science fiction — abstract, theoretical, and always “10 years ...

Moving into an RV may seem like a way to save money, but it can come with unexpected costs and trap families in a cycle of debt. MEDFORD, Ore. — Days before his 12th birthday, Dante Reynolds zipped ...

Brooke Hogan recently revealed she and her family are living in a hotel after she was left out of her father Hulk Hogan’s will — but it’s not as bad as it sounds. “We are down in Miami. My wife signed ...

Imagine being able to compose an email or steer a wheelchair directly with your thoughts. For millions of people living with ...

White House executive orders and legislation in many states have targeted the rights and protections of trans people. For ...