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A Chicago lawmaker says UBI is not only a way to ensure people still get paid as automation displaces their jobs, but that it’s also a safeguard against the inevitable sociopolitical strife that would follow.
A team of researchers at Cornell University has developed a revolutionary battery architecture that could someday increase storage capacity while cutting charge times to mere seconds.
A former Vatican ambassador has accused Pope Francis and other church leaders of wittingly covering up sexual abuse, an unprecedented accusation that highlights escalating tensions within the Catholic Church.
Though written for his students, the lessons can be applied by any essay writer.
Our Universe is full of surprises. This latest one, AT2018cow, has ignited a controversy between astronomers. The Universe is an ever-changing place, particularly if you look at it on long-enough […]
When you emit gravitational waves, they have to pass through the Universe. But do they gravitate, too? When you travel through the Universe, it isn’t just a free ride through […]
After speaking with the world’s “top business leaders”, President Donald Trump has asked the SEC to study the potential impacts of removing rules that require companies to file reports with the agency every three months.
Building Big Think from little more than an idea to 30 million monthly visitors, co-founder Victoria Rachel Montgomery-Brown knows something about being an entrepreneur. Her idea, together with co-founder Peter […]
The Green New Deal is an ambitious attempt to fight climate change, but is it destined to hit the political skids?
The massive number of casualties and injuries created during these battles necessitated some quick, creative ideas… some of which we still have today.
Did the Universe begin at time t=0? Did space and time emerge from that? The Universe, today, is expanding and cooling, as the volume of the Universe increases while the number […]
Bernie Sanders introduces an act to Congress named for the uber-wealthy head of Amazon aiming to make wealthy companies pay for any employees receiving public assistance.
“Secret Service passes for working White House journalists should never be weaponized,” Fox News’ president said in a statement.
A full-time minimum wage isn’t enough money to rent an averagely priced one-bedroom home anywhere in the U.S., according to an annual report issued this week by the National Low […]
Over 9 billion years ago, a distant star exploded. Thanks to Einstein, we’ve seen it multiple times on replay. All across the Universe, matter and energy curve the fabric of space, […]
A study from Iowa State University draws a direct link between gym class and adult exercise habits.
It’s one of the biggest assumptions we’ve ever made about the Universe. Here’s why it’s wrong. Almost everyone has heard the story of the Big Bang. But if you ask anyone, […]
A new study compares the psychedelic DMT with near-death experiences.
Beef, salt, and water is all the Canadian professor eats. Is that sustainable?
A recent op-ed in the New York Times says technology is not to blame for teens’ mental health struggles, but a new University of Michigan study suggests otherwise.
A new study shows that some men’s reaction to sex is not what you’d expect, resulting in a condition previously observed in women.
Researchers say they’ll someday be able to recreate experiences, perceptions, and sensations with a device the size of a backpack.
Being an American president is a powerful but dangerous job, a fact shown by many assassination attempts.
It was Stephen Hawking’s obsession for the last 30 years of his life. Here’s why it matters. When it comes to the sciences, sometimes making two observations or measurements that appear […]
A new study shows how reciprocal generosity can benefit you.
A moving mural by street artist Eduardo Kobra is one of the first fruits of a revolution about to take the art world by storm.
SpaceX plans to launch about 12,000 internet-providing satellites into orbit over the next six years.
The Justice Department has long held the view that a sitting president cannot be indicted. However there is a fail-safe mechanism in the law reserved for special circumstances.
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