Could the Star of Bethlehem have been caused by a “great conjunction” of the bright planets Venus and Jupiter? On June 17, 2 B.C., the planets had come so close they would have almost appeared as one ...

Explaining how something as complex as consciousness can emerge from a grey, jelly-like lump of tissue in the head is arguably the greatest scientific challenge of our time. The brain is an ...

India, June 8 -- From black holes and dark matter to consciousness and the origins of life, science continues to tackle some ...

In The Devil's Dictionary, Ambrose Bierce describes the mind as "a mysterious form of matter secreted by the brain," engaged in a futile attempt to understand itself "with nothing but itself to know ...

For at least two thousand years thinkers have tried to explain the human mind and disagreed heatedly, but a consensus has formed around one thing. When you try to figure out where the mind comes from, ...

PARIS (Reuters) - Pope Benedict, elaborating his views on evolution for the first time as Pontiff, says science has narrowed the way life's origins are understood and Christians should take a broader ...

Compact Science dives into the science of maple syrup: biology, physics, and chemistry revealed! Join us on Compact Science as we explore the sweet science of maple syrup! Learn about the biology of ...

How can science be used to explain group dynamics? originally appeared on Quora: the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the world. Answer ...