A new research paper reframes the simulation hypothesis, asking whether reality could be simulated and what science can test.

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The simulation hypothesis—the idea that our universe might be an artificial construct running on some advanced alien computer—has long captured the public imagination. Yet most arguments about it rest ...

An ancient Mayan prophecy that was debunked over a decade ago has returned with a shocking new twist which is gaining support ...

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A Glitch in the Matrix premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. It opens in select theaters and On Demand on February 5. Our reviewer watched the movie via a digital screener. Read more on IGN's ...

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Black holes are among the most extreme objects in the universe, and now scientists can model them more accurately than ever before. By combining Einstein’s gravity with realistic behavior of light and ...

Reincarnation and generative AI are increasingly getting attention, doing so on a surprisingly paired-up basis. Here's the ...

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Dr. Vopson argues that we’re living in a simulation because the mathematics behind how the universe functions doesn’t match ...