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Learn how to enter into the mindset of a successful inventor.
Just because you can design an experiment to test for something doesn’t mean you should trust the results. Is there another Universe out there? The Universe we know and inhabit, the […]
Surprise, surprise: The U.S. isn’t even close to the top of the list.
We know a lot about what else is out there, but we still don’t know everything. In the quest for life in the Universe, it makes sense to look at […]
Whether you are new to the workforce or a corporate executive, you may find yourself in the position of needing to write and present an effective message to a group […]
We spent a day with a primate expert to find out.
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Organizations at every level seek to have the best possible leadership within their ranks. They often are willing to spend extra time, money, and effort to train their employees. Having […]
The FIRE movement believes frugality is key to retiring in your 30s; others think the movement is about privilege more than prudence.
Want to learn about philosophy but don’t know where to begin? We can help.
In an increasingly global professional and social environment, organizations are becoming increasingly agile and adaptive to these changes. Regardless of industry, leaders share common concerns over changes in technology, an […]
Two classic episodes from Think Again’s origins, reunited at last.
Love to drop F-bombs? Thank the shift to agriculture.
Jellyfish have their tentacles all tangled up in our lives in ways we’re only dimly aware of.
The healthiest end-of-day sleep is 6 to 8 hours, but not more. Or less. As for napping, it depends on how you want to wake up.
Antimicrobial resistance is growing worldwide, rendering many “work horse” medicines ineffective. Without intervention, drug-resistant pathogens could lead to millions of deaths by 2050. Thankfully, companies like Pfizer are taking action.
Decades of studies have shown parents to be less happy than their childless peers. But are the kids to blame?
The Israeli historian has plenty to say.
In ten years, everything could be very different… while on the surface being as recognizable as possible.
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Going mad with Christmas cheer? Try one of these alternatives.
Lasers could cut lifespan of nuclear waste from “a million years to 30 minutes,” says Nobel laureate
Physicist plans to karate-chop them with super-fast blasts of light.
The biggest killer of motivation in many organizations is that managers don’t always recognize the true value of good will and social utility. Psychologist and Behavioral Economist Dan Ariely says […]
The U.S. has been in a state of continuous armed conflict since 2001, yet Congress has not declared war on a country since 1942. How have several presidents managed to keep sending troops without a declaration of war, and what does this mean for the American people?
We may not learn and grow beyond the #MeToo era if we keep thinking in black and white, says comedian Pete Holmes.
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Was Jesus a real historical figure? Here’s what we know.
Why the effects of aging are detrimental to being the U.S. president.
When we split something into its most fundamental, indivisible components, are we truly seeing something that’s point-like, or is there a finite minimum size? Imagine that you wanted to know what […]
A new poll highlights the dramatic influence of partisan thinking in the U.S. with regards to key principles of international law.
In order to reap the greatest rewards, we have to think big and invest big. One of these four missions will deliver like never before. When it comes to exploring the […]
Nothing can go faster than the speed of light in a vacuum. But particles in our Universe can’t even go that fast. When it comes to speed limits, the ultimate one […]