How they get so big so fast is a mystery. Could “direct collapse” be the solution we’re seeking? “For something to collapse, not all systems have to shut down. In most […]
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The Federal Highway Administration has rescinded its approval for the use of an alternative roadside typeface called Clearview, once again making the 70-year-old Highway Gothic typeface the single standard for directional signage.
NASA picked up a completely unexpected gamma-ray burst coming from the same black holes that proved gravitational waves.
One writer’s journey through a video game that can only be completed by writing.
Researchers strive for technology designed for extrasensory perception.
The former Minnesota governor is known for frank assessments. Here he discusses arriving at a pretty unique way of preventing further violent tragedies on American soil.
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A record number of American convicts were exonerated in 2015. Most of them were minorities, many mentally handicapped. A new report presents data that suggests there are hundreds (potentially thousands) of other innocent people behind bars in the United States.
Apple’s removal of the iPhones 3.4 mm headphone jack is causing an uproar as part of technology’s inexorable march forward.
Despite recent bad press, Tesla’s autopilot likely saved the life of a man who experienced a severe medical condition while driving. He asked his car to drive him to the nearest hospital.
A cave in France contains man’s earliest-known structures that had to be built by Neanderthals who were believed to be incapable of such things.
The recent Mid-Atlantic blizzard demonstrated how cities can do a lot better to serve the disabled residents whose lives are most impacted by controversial snow-clearing policies.
The statistics on commuting and driving show that women spend more overall time in the car than men for a few different reasons.
New research demonstrates for the first time the domestic canine’s ability to discern between positive and negative emotions in humans.
Authorities in France and Scotland are taking very different approaches to Islamic dress in their societies.
Never have so many owed so much to — something so invisible.
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New analyses of data gathered by the 2001 Mars Odyssey rover reveals that water molecules are bound up in the very soil of Mars.
We surprise the world’s brightest minds with ideas they’re totally unprepared to discuss. This week on Big Think’s podcast, we’re joined by the legendary musician and spoken-word artist Henry Rollins.
The Chinese middle class is growing, and its members need a place to live.
This discovery could lead to a whole new class of drugs for psychiatric disorders.
New techniques in cryogenics may fundamentally affect the identity of the revived.
The implications of this new research could eventually extend to giving the mute the ability to speak.
Could the Universe loop around on itself, and might you come back out the other side? “For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned […]
Is Amanda Palmer (who turns 40 today!), queen of pop-up concerts, kickstarter, and social media, the prototypical artist of the future?
European metropolises in the Netherlands and Denmark dominate the annual rankings of top bicycling cities, due mostly to major investment in cycling infrastructure. These cities’ dedication to bicycling leads to major environmental, economic, and health benefits. American cities such as Minneapolis and Portland, Oregon, have made major infrastructure improvements in recent years.
The 750 GeV particle that the LHC thought it saw? A sham. And we all should have known. “The first principle is that you must not fool yourself, and you are […]
A new study shows that preventative care has curbed fatal cases of treatable types of cancer, though other forms of the disease still present a serious mortal danger.
The idea that there might only be one fundamental force might be a fundamental mistake. “Even if there is only one possible unified theory, it is just a set of […]
Tech journalist Shane Snow introduces you to Contently, the company he co-founded with the intention of connecting brands with freelancers.
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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended the tenets of encryption and privacy yesterday in an event in Spain. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was much more opaque when asked to describe his opinion.
Many were afraid of California’s Public Safety Realignment policy, but research shows that reductions in the prison population haven’t increased crime. Here’s how perceptions play a big role in what we think about criminal justice.