Quantum mechanics replaced the clockwork certainty of classical physics with something far stranger: a framework in which particles do not follow single, predictable paths but instead exist as clouds ...

Hunter-gatherers like the Hadza of Tanzania are famous for their egalitarianism. A resource redistribution experiment conducted with the Hadza suggests many tolerate inequality—as long as it benefits ...

Regarding Richard Kahlenberg and Lief Lin’s op-ed “American Studies Can’t Stand Its Subject” (Jan. 23): It’s disturbing to see academics so deeply distressed about America’s progress. Their claims of ...

My latest piece for The Catalyst urges Congress to back sound market-friendly, productivity-enhancing measures that will boost worker incomes and reduce economic inequality. Even in a time of great ...

Data from the Federal Reserve shows that the so-called K-shaped economy in America is alive and well, with low- and middle-income households falling further behind as the richest Americans pull away.

James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...

The Netherlands is often seen as a model for progressive taxation, but the reality is more complicated. Despite high taxes and social programs, wealth inequality persists. This video breaks down the ...

Does the universe notice that we're paying attention to a quantum experiment? The answer goes against everything we thought we knew. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

A thought experiment that was at the heart of an argument between famed physicists Albert Einstein and Niels Bohr in 1927 has finally been made real. Its findings elucidate one of the core mysteries ...

If people do not observe inequality, they are less likely to favor policies that redistribute wealth, such as taxation—but they are also more satisfied with their lot, according to online experiments ...

Some parents turn to books or family movie nights to facilitate discussions. But they admit they don’t have all the answers. By Kristin Wong This summer, Catherine Collins took her 11-year-old twins, ...

A quantum entangled state is a quantum superposition state. The principle of quantum superposition, and therefore the existence of quantum entanglement, is contingent upon the validity of quantum ...