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A new time capsule being buried in Philadelphia on July 4 is engineered to survive until 2276—longer than any time capsule has lasted before. Special waterproof design and triple-layered protection will keep America's treasures safe for the next quarter millennium.
Congress buried a stainless steel time capsule near Philadelphia's Independence Hall on America's 250th birthday, packed with artifacts from all 50 states. The capsule won't be opened until 2276, giving future Americans a glimpse of who we are today.
A 900-pound steel cylinder packed with treasures from today will stay sealed until America's 500th birthday. The capsule gets buried in Philadelphia this Fourth of July, carrying a message of hope across centuries.
Four astronauts preparing to fly farther from Earth than any humans in history are featured on Time magazine's latest cover. Their February mission will take humanity back to the moon for the first time in over 50 years.
A scientist who helped discover one of the universe's most fundamental particles is making the mind-bending science of time accessible to everyone. His new book reveals how modern physics is unlocking secrets ancient civilizations could only dream about.
Scientists discovered that daylight saving time prevents tens of thousands of deer deaths and saves human lives by keeping evening commutes lighter. The simple clock change could reduce deadly collisions by 14 times during peak hours.
A towering 65-foot hot dog sculpture has made its comeback to New York's Times Square, this time celebrating America's 250th birthday. Brooklyn artists are serving up joy with a playful tribute to American culture that's making tourists smile. ##
Archaeologists in Poland discovered a perfectly preserved treasure trove inside a crater from the first days of World War II. The 85-year-old bomb site held everyday items that tell the human story behind history's biggest conflict.
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A team of underwater explorers discovered the Clough, a stone-hauling vessel that sank in Lake Erie in 1868, remarkably preserved like a time capsule. The decade-long search honors a fallen diver and helps complete a forgotten story from history.
A new book challenges the myth that we're all too busy, revealing surprising pockets of time hiding in our weeks. Author Laura Vanderkam shares 11 practical ways to feel less rushed and savor daily life.
Scientists finally explain that sweet relief when your calendar clears unexpectedly. A Rutgers study reveals "windfall time" makes the same 60 minutes feel longer and more valuable than scheduled breaks.
Physicists at Los Alamos National Laboratory have created quantum controls that can stretch, blur, and even reverse time's arrow at the microscopic level. The breakthrough could unlock new ways to extract energy from quantum systems and prepare quantum states more efficiently.
Ten years after Times Square went car-free, the soccer tournament has transformed it into a joyful gathering place for fans from every nation. What was once traffic chaos is now where strangers in different jerseys take selfies together.
Steve Corino turned Times Square into a wedding chapel with a surprise proposal and ceremony that caught everyone off guard. The WWE Performance Center coach married his childhood sweetheart under New York's brightest lights.
Physicists at NYU built a handheld device using foam beads and sound waves that breaks Newton's Third Law and could unlock secrets of quantum computing and human biology. The exotic time crystal fits in your palm and uses technology as simple as packing peanuts floating on acoustic waves.
Scientists at New York University have created time crystals you can see with your naked eye, suspended in mid-air by sound waves on a device small enough to hold in your hand. This breakthrough makes exotic quantum physics accessible and could revolutionize computing and data storage.
Scientists used a quantum computer with 144 qubits to create the most complex time crystal ever made, marking a breakthrough that could revolutionize how we design new materials. This achievement shows quantum computers are becoming powerful tools for scientific discovery.
Finnish researchers tracked 260 kids for eight years and discovered something surprising: more screen time was linked to better cognitive skills in teenagers. The secret may be what kids do on screens, not just how long they spend.
Physicists at New York University have created time crystals you can hold in your hand—made from styrofoam beads that float on sound waves and defy Newton's laws of motion. This breakthrough could unlock insights into everything from heart pacemakers to financial markets.
Indigenous cultures that view time as a spiral rather than a straight line are teaching scientists new ways to tackle environmental crises. Māori wisdom from New Zealand shows how rethinking our relationship with past, future, and nature could help communities prepare for what comes after ecological tipping points.
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