A viral fan theory called “Conformity Gate” suggests another episode of "Stranger Things" could arrive today, Jan. 7. Here’s ...

For more than a century, scientists have wondered why physical structures like blood vessels, neurons, tree branches, and ...

Experts explain how FOMO, social proof and performance culture have turned ordinary snacks into global must-queue experiences. Thomas A P van Leeuwen has a riveting view from his Amsterdam flat. His ...

Queueing theory—a mathematical framework that’s typically used to study, understand, and manage wait times and lines—is usually applied to improve efficiency in settings such as grocery stores, ...

Abstract: Customer waiting time prediction is key to managing service systems. Predicting how long a customer will wait for service at the time of their arrival can provide important information to ...

The color wheel does the heavy lifting where color theory is concerned — and looks great while doing it, too! Believe it or not, it dates all the way back to Sir Isaac Newton‘s work on color and light ...

Universal or guaranteed basic income programs are gaining momentum across the country, as local governments and nonprofits experiment with the bold new alternative to traditional welfare models.

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 ...

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has upended medical research and public health in the U.S. in many ways. One of the ideas that could be influencing his overhaul of federal health agencies dates ...

What Should Be in Your Investment Portfolio? The specifics will depend on several factors, such as your goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance. But overall, investors can benefit from strong ...