A fringe theory about 49ers injuries has gone viral. Here's what scientists say.

When 49ers tight end George Kittle tore his Achilles during Sunday’s playoff win over the Eagles, he became the latest San ...

Understanding Credibility Theory in Actuarial Science

Discover how credibility theory helps actuaries use historical data to estimate risks and set insurance premiums; learn how ...
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What if aliens exist—but they’re just hiding from us? The Dark Forest theory, explained

The Dark Forest theory is one proposed solution to the famed Fermi Paradox, which has bewitched astronomers for more than half a century. To put it concisely, the paradox asks if the cosmos is nearly ...
Daily Mail

Physicist proposes radical new theory of consciousness - and it could finally explain what happens when you die

A physicist has proposed a radical new theory of consciousness – and it could finally explain what happens when you die. Consciousness does not emerge from human brains, according to Professor Maria ...
WMNF

The thoroughly debunked chemtrails theory provides a textbook example of how conspiracy theories work

Contrails have a simple explanation, but not everyone wants to believe it. AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster Calum Lister Matheson, University of Pittsburgh Online influencers with millions of followers have ...
AZ Central

Road to our home crosses neighbor's land. How can we ensure new owner keeps access?

Question: We have lived in a rural area of Buckeye for more than 20 years. We want to sell our Buckeye home and get a condominium in Mesa to be closer to our two boys. Our Realtor said that we needed ...
The New York Times

What the ‘Bird Theory’ Reveals About Your Relationship

Experts weigh in on whether those viral TikTok tests are a real litmus for a couple’s connection. By Catherine Pearson Layne Berthoud, an occupational therapist who lives in Los Angeles, did not ...
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For predictive and prescriptive analytics, JMC wins first place at AMC Data Summit

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. — The Joint Munitions Command earned first place in the predictive and prescriptive analytics category during the 2025 Army Materiel Command Data Summit. The AMC Data Summit ...
Healthline

What Is the Burnt Toast Theory?

The burnt toast theory is a metaphor for life that helps people interpret minor inconveniences as having positive ripple effects or a “silver lining.” It’s related to the butterfly effect. While not a ...
THE WEEK

Simulation theory: are we all living in The Matrix?

Is this real life? Is this just fantasy? A growing number of scientists are suggesting that the idea that we are all living in a simulation may not be completely far-fetched. Simulation theory is the ...
CMS Wire

What Is Prescriptive Analytics? Definition, Benefits and Real-World Examples

AI-enhanced prescriptive analytics is no longer optional — it’s the strategic engine behind real-time decisions, optimization and competitive edge in 2025. The world generated 181 zettabytes of data ...