This is what the Defector staff read and enjoyed in 2025. The Trials of Gabriel Ward Murder Mystery Series, by Sally Smith ...

A new AI developed at Duke University can uncover simple, readable rules behind extremely complex systems. It studies how systems evolve over time and reduces thousands of variables into compact ...

James Brown has current funding from the Health Research Institute at the University of Limerick. He is affiliated with the University of Limerick, and is a member of the PPI steering committee.

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. In 1876, Peter Guthrie Tait set out to measure what he called the “beknottedness” of knots. The Scottish mathematician, whose research ...

Malala Yousafzai’s new memoir, “Finding My Way,” reveals hard-hitting details about Yousafzai’s struggles with academics and mental health. Born in Pakistan and banned from attending school at 11 ...

The Uniform Time Act of 1966 created the current daylight saving time system. The U.S. Department of Transportation oversees the nation’s time zones. The DOT says oversight of time zones was assigned ...

It’s October, which means it’s time for the master of horror to shine. Yet he’s become equally famous for several works of non-horror. The author has dominated horror fiction, and arguably all popular ...

Quantum computers can outperform even the best classical supercomputers thanks to quantum entanglement and superposition, but even they can’t solve some problems. A new preprint study shows how ...

Kevin Stefanski doesn't want to talk about Shedeur Sanders potentially getting playing time. On Monday, the Browns' coach was asked why he wouldn't give Sanders a chance at quarterback, given how much ...

For half a century, the Mediterranean island of Cyprus has been Europe’s forgotten conflict. It’s been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded after a coup backed by Greece. Today, Greek Cypriots ...

One in five households has known water issues. More than 60% have never had their water tested. Many homeowners are investing in whole-home treatment technology. A few years back, my wife and I ...

There is a long way to go, but at the moment, the Jets are playing their way toward the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Even if they don’t end up in the top spot, it is clear the Jets will be ...