Scientists and philosophers recently gathered to debate a provocative idea called “panpsychism.” Read my report for Scientific American. In a small lecture hall with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Hudson River, …
The German scientists and engineers brought to the U.S. via Operation Paperclip, including Wernher von Braun, lived the American dream. Most were never held accountable for their actions during World …
A comprehensive retrospective of works by my grandfather — Moshe Vorobeichic (who worked under the name of Moi Ver and later Moshe Raviv) is now open at the Centre Pompidou …
With one year to go, I wrote a feature for Smithsonian with all the information you need to get ready for the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse. (See also …
Could the universe we see around us be just one of many? The multiverse has been called the most provocative idea in all of physics. My cover story for Discover.
The year is almost over — which means it's time for the CBC Quirks & Quarks roundup of the best science books of 2022! Scattered throughout the program you'll hear …
Artificial intelligence (AI) has profoundly changed our world. But in some domains, it seems to stuble. A Q&A with Gary Marcus, known for his unflinching assessments of where AI has …
