A cosmic puzzle is finally solved, as new observations answer the question of why this galaxy exists at all. For the last couple of years, astronomy has had a tremendous puzzle […]
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“Trust is so important to how we scale an idea. Without that trust, we don’t take risks. And without risk we don’t build that next big thing,” says Nilofer Merchant, […]
Cybercriminals have a wide variety of motivations for their attacks, and, correspondingly, there are a wide variety of targets. While few of us will find ourselves in positions where we […]
Research from Ohio State finds that acetaminophen affects our emotions.
We’ve known this virus was coming. We just didn’t do anything about it.
It doesn’t hurt to be quick, responsive, friendly, efficient, or reliable. But for A. G. Lafley, former CEO of Procter & Gamble, the most important ingredient to making your customers […]
Have we always had quantum fields in the Universe? Or did they emerge at some finite time? No matter how we look at the Universe — at low temperatures or ultra-high energies, from […]
A new paper suggests that the mysterious X17 subatomic particle is indicative of a fifth force of nature.
Bastet was the daughter of the sun. The ancient Egyptian goddess was originally a fierce lioness warrior—a strong woman with the head of a big cat. Over time, her image […]
To war is human – and Neanderthals were very like us.
Stone stackers enjoy the practice as a peaceful challenge, but scientists warn that moving small stones has mountainous consequences.
Stoicism says that we should change what we can, endure what we must. The company we keep is something we can, and often should, change.
We found 10 video games that kids will love (and they’ll secretly be learning, too).
Gyms and fitness centers are closed, but your living room is always open.
Jonathan Berman wants us to have better dialogues.
A Mars Space Flight team member warns that people need to be prepared for what’s coming.
An international study finds the vast majority of 15-year-olds can’t tell when they’re being manipulated.
From anti-gravity pens to cool model kits, these space-themed gifts will make any star gazer very happy.
How close are we to human teleportation? Successes in quantum teleportation experiments abound.
To prevent torturous experiments on organoids, some are calling for clearer definitions of consciousness.
Culture of a company is like the character of an individual,” says Simon Sinek in his Big Think+ video, “Starting with Why: Build a Culture by Design.” We know that […]
Most of us know not to procrastinate. And yet, between 80 and 95 percent of college students procrastinate on their schoolwork. As we grow older and (theoretically) more mature, we […]
In his new book, “American Rule,” Jared Yates Sexton hopes to overturn a centuries-long myth.
It’s officially the new year, and you’ve probably set a goal. Perhaps you’ve decided on the classic New Year’s resolution: Buy a gym membership and get in shape. Fueled by […]
A gift guide of the hottest educational toys for your budding scientist, engineer, or mathematician.
It’s the largest black hole merger ever observed by scientists.
And can scientists even agree on what ‘nothing’ means? The more curious we get about the great cosmic unknowns, the more unanswered questions our investigations of the Universe will reveal. […]
The dream of zero resistance is closer than you may think. One of the biggest physical problems in modern society is resistance. Not political or social resistance, mind you, but electrical […]
It’s not for climate science and condensed matter physics. It’s for advancing our understanding beyond spherical cows.
Voltaire once wrote, “Perfect is the enemy of good.” This advice served him well over the course of his life — not being a slave to perfection enabled him to […]