Stories tagged "theory"

There are generally two types of science: first, there’s the type that makes computers work, allows us to ride around in metal boxes propelled by continuous explosion, and makes it so that milk doesn’t taste all gross. Then there’s the fringe scienc

As the LHC supposedly gears up, Harvard physicist Kevin Black, based at CERN, investigates rumors that the particle accelerator may, in fact, soon be shut down—by ripples from the future

An academic dropout and the search for a Theory of Everything. I'm not making up this theory... "The Theory of Everything has been the holy grail of theoretical physics for a century; Nobels are won for partial contributions to it."

The American tradition is rich and vibrant. This is a short examination of the beliefs of some of the more popular philosophers.

Area 51 is the most believed conspiracy theory to emerge in recent years, according to a poll. It found that 48 per cent of those surveyed believe that aliens and spaceships are being investigated at the US military base, also known as Groom Lake, in N

The Bermuda Triangle has been the talk of many for a long time. She has become famous due to the many aircraft and countless disappearances of ships within her boundaries that form a huge triangle.

Humorous take on drinking using the buffalo theory

Most games let you change things on screen. But how about games that make changes in the real world? Writer/designer Ian Bogost looks at Pain Station, World Without Oil and a role-playing game piggy bank to explore games that affect our everyday lives..

"All models are wrong, but some are useful."

Driven by hormones and a sea of desires, millions are sucked into networked screens for hours on end. For the media and news industries these are the heydays of participatory cultures..