Derek Beres
Derek Beres is a freelance writer. Based in Portland, Oregon, he has served in senior editorial positions at a number of tech companies and has years of experience in health, science, and music writing. He is the co-host of the Conspirituality podcast and co-author of Conspirituality: How New Age Conspiracies Became a Health Threat.
Big Think’s co-founder and CEO, Victoria Montgomery Brown, offers six pieces of advice to founders in her forthcoming book.
This is what happens when the fringe becomes mainstream.
Master negotiator Chris Voss breaks down how to get what you want during negotiations.
That question is at the heart of the new documentary, “Medicating Normal.”
Despite fact check campaigns, anti-vaccination influence is growing.
Frequent shopping for single items adds to our carbon footprint.
Duke University researchers might have solved a half-century old problem.
An article in Journal of Bioethical Inquiry raises questions about the goal of these advocacy groups.
In his book with Richard Clarke, “Warnings,” Eddy made clear this was inevitable.
The ocean’s largest shark relies on vision more than previously believed.
Researchers at University College London link waist circumference with dementia.
A new study pushes back on psychiatry industry talking points.
The takeaway: limit sugar and dairy if you want better skin.
Innovative drugs are sometimes held up due to old-fashioned human biases.
Weight gain is a side effect of antidepressants, adding another layer of problems.
A team of scientists in Basel believes this will open up new lines of research.
The politicalization of mask-wearing doesn’t help stop the spread of infections.
Sophists used rhetoric and debate to arrive at practical truths.
Your television may soon get a serious upgrade.
Robert Whitaker discusses the long-term impact of prescription medication.
Clinical trials by Janssen Pharmaceuticals showed troubling results.
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 […]
Sometimes not looking forward to something helps you get it done.
In “Douglas,” the Australian comedian opens up about her autism diagnosis.
We must rethink the “chemical imbalance” theory of mental health.
Remaining silent is being complicit.
That’s not frankincense you smell at the “holy of the holies.”
Researchers at UT Southwestern noted a 47 percent increase in blood flow to regions associated with memory.
Neo’s superhuman powers were only inside of The Matrix. The outside world offered a different reality.