Science

Global markets are complex systems, shaped by feedback loops, sudden shocks, and adaptive behavior that rarely follow textbook rules and which can’t be captured by neat equations.

Humanity has a new tool in the fight against space junk — “Space Armor,” a multi-functional composite that could protect both spacecraft and astronauts.

In a recent study by Dr. Heather McKillop and Dr. E. Cory Sills, a complete Late Classic Maya residential compound discovered preserved in mangrove peat below the sea floor of the Punta Ycacos Lagoon was analyzed. The work is published…

The results are in—mentoring schoolgirls in STEM subjects in Year 9 can encourage greater interest in physics, chemistry, technology and higher math in senior secondary years.

From above Earth, LandSat 9’s keen eye captures a stunning Y-shaped meeting of ridge and river in China’s Tarim Basin.

Researchers discovered a new field of ancient tektites in South Australia, revealing a long-forgotten asteroid impact. These 11-million-year-old glass fragments differ chemically and geographically from other known tektites. Although the crater remains missing, the find exposes a massive event once…

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Iowa as geomagnetic storm conditions are predicted for tonight.

Struzan’s signature artwork defined an entire generation of Hollywood filmmaking.

Russian cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritskiy will conduct a spacewalk outside the ISS today (Oct. 16), and you can watch it live.

Chris Anderson took over TED 25 years ago, when the internet was young and optimism abounded about the future it could deliver.