A decades-old geometry puzzle has finally been solved by a young mathematician in South Korea. Hidden behind a simple hallway ...

Before Pangea, Earth may have been dominated by a supercontinent called Pannotia. Once considered a key piece in the puzzle ...

There is a widespread assumption that the universe in general, and life in particular, is 'getting more complex with time'. This book brings together a wide range of experts in science, philosophy and ...

First there was ketchup, then birds, now it’s chairs (Picture: Metro/ Getty) We’re living in the midst of romantic crisis, and it’s making us rethink everything. Whether it’s obsessing over a quiz to ...

A simple relationship test called the “bird theory” is spreading on TikTok as a way to find out if your partner even cares. All you have to do is point out something not particularly interesting, like ...

Complexity science can help archaeologists understand how the everyday actions of ancient people accumulated into the large-scale patterns we excavate today. In her new book, Thinking Through ...

Donald Trump posted a clip promoting new “med bed” hospitals. These hospitals, an apparently AI version of Trump promised in the video, would be “equipped with the most advanced technology in the ...

“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex. It takes a touch of genius—and a lot of courage—to move in the opposite direction.” — E. F. Schumacher A growing company is a good thing.

The burnt toast theory is a metaphor for life that helps people interpret minor inconveniences as having positive ripple effects or a “silver lining.” It’s related to the butterfly effect. While not a ...

The concept based on fate has ties to ancient mythology Ariana Quihuiz is a contributing writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2022. Her work has also appeared in Brides. Elizabeth/ ...