We're starting our ultimate guide with 11 mind-bending facts about the physics, psychology and history of time, plucked from the BBC Future archive.

Read and watch more from Time: The Ultimate Guide. We're starting our ultimate guide with 11 mind-bending facts about the physics, psychology and history of time, plucked from the BBC Future archive.

Science, with its emphasis on public facts, gives us a model for answering many of the most important questions we face as a society. Adam Frank asks: Given our needs, tell me, what's the alternative?

The start of the Triassic period (and the Mesozoic era) was a desolate time in Earth's history. Something—a bout of violent volcanic eruptions, climate change, or perhaps a fatal run-in with a comet ...

16 Facts That Will Warp Your Perception of Time By Meghan Jones Updated on May 09, 2024 ...

Time passes faster for your face than for your feet (assuming you’re standing up). Einstein’s theory of relativity dictates that the closer you are to the centre of the Earth, the slower time goes – ...

There are some scientific issues that—despite overwhelming consensus among scientists—continue to be controversial among the public. There are a few reasons why these topics may vex people. Maybe it’s ...

Ever heard a science fact that made you say, “No way, that can’t be true!”? Well, prepare to be amazed. From strange animal abilities to mind-bending cosmic facts, these 14 science tidbits ...

Using vague language about scientific facts misleads readers Using subjective phrasing like "scientists believe" makes facts seem like opinions.