The butterfly effect: this obscure mathematical concept has become an everyday idea, but do we have it all wrong?
The image of the tiny flapping butterfly has come to stand for the outsized impact of small actions, or even the inherent unpredictability of life itself. But what was Lorenz – who is now remembered ...
Meteorite discovery challenges long-held theories on Earth's missing elements
Understanding where Earth's essential elements came from—and why some are missing—has long puzzled scientists. Now, a new ...
Researchers uncover 1D-like spin behavior in a triangular molecular lattice, challenging traditional views
Quantum spin liquids (QSLs) are fascinating and mysterious states of matter that have intrigued scientists for decades. First ...
How Conspiracy Theories Took Hold of America
Pandemic disruption and the government’s history of secrecy and deception helped propel characters like Donald Trump and ...