Cognitive systems famously posited by psychologist Daniel Kahneman (1934-2024) may hold the key to a more productive and focused work environment.
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While death-bed utterances are more famous, baby’s first words have influenced us too.
The asteroid is expected to come within 140,000 miles of Earth — well inside the moon’s orbit.
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Participants’ brains revealed they were doing a kind of “neural replay” of the game they had been manipulated to win.
Famed activist Bayard Rustin constantly faced the dilemma of coordinating collective pursuits among diverse groups of people.
Changing the narrative on false memories might be surprisingly simple.
In his new book, the popular science writer tells the story of how scientists discovered the “gaseous ocean” we all swim in — and the trillions of invisible life forms we share it with.
Marketing maverick Gary Vaynerchuk reveals how empathy, listening, and patience aren’t just virtues – they’re your ultimate advertising tools.
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He co-created one of TV’s funniest shows. He still felt like a failure in his 30s. This is comedian Neal Brennan’s story about conquering toxic self-talk.
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The CMB gives us critical information about our cosmic past. But it doesn’t give us everything, and galaxy mapping can fill in a key gap.
This biochemist is determined to create a new life form by reversing the shape of molecules.
To break “analysis paralysis,” reduce the number of available options — and introduce an element of chance.
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Earth, the only rocky planet with a large, massive satellite, is greatly affected by the Moon. Destroying it would cause 7 major changes.
Scientists have created a magnificent portrait of every connection among neurons in a fruit fly’s brain.
“No matter how long you’ve been doing a job or how good people say you are, you need to care as if you’ve never done it before.”
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A look back at the rise of solar power in the US and what’s next.
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Matt Strassler’s journey into fundamental physics culminates in a brilliant explanation of the Higgs field. Enjoy this exclusive interview.
Cody Delistraty explores if laughter can help alleviate the physical symptoms of grief.
Google’s “Genie” could be used to create a wide range of interactive environments for more than just games.
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Since the dawn of history, humans have pondered our ultimate cosmic origins. Now in the 21st century, science has gone beyond the Big Bang.
We normally think of dark matter as the “glue” that holds galaxies and larger structures together. But it’s so much more than that.
New research from Big Think+ on what scares your future leaders.
Even from a single pixel, multiwavelength data taken over time can reveal clouds, icecaps, oceans, continents, and even signs of life.