Our minds favor simple explanations and efficient actions, according to new research. Researchers found that simplicity in ...

Philae's historic landing on Comet 67P in 2014 provided crucial data on the comet's surface and internal composition, despite technical setbacks. The mission revealed organic molecules and temperature ...

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Have you ever read about a scientific discovery and felt like it was written in a foreign language? If you're like most Americans, new scientific information can prove challenging to understand -; ...

People's preference for simple explanations stems from their desire for efficiency in both understanding situations and ...

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Sentences contain subtle hints in their grammar that tell young children about the meaning of new words, according to new research.

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As young children, how do we build our vocabulary? Even by age 1, many infants seem to think that if they hear a new word, it ...

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Challenging Arizona’s ongoing heat and climate issues, the UA tree water-conservation research project aims for positive ...