Differential equations are fundamental tools in physics: they are used to describe phenomena ranging from fluid dynamics to general relativity. But when these equations become stiff (i.e. they involve ...

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This is Part 4 of a five-part series on cognition and consciousness. Part 1 explored what we mean by "cognition." In Parts 2 and 3, we examined neuroscientist Joseph LeDoux’s strict definition, which ...

I’m a Barback Engaged to a Medical Student. It’s Ruined the One Thing I Love Most About Sex.

I've been writing and editing stories for almost two decades that help people use technology and productivity techniques to work better, live better, and protect their privacy and personal data. As ...