The Present

Apparently the Catholic Church is a small business.

What happens if we consider welfare programs as investments?

The planet is making a lot less noise during lockdown.

Study finds quantum entanglement could, in principle, give a slight advantage in the game of blackjack.

Having lots of kids is great for the success of the species. But there’s a hitch.

The English Department is instituting a series of reforms that cuts across the entire university.

Degoo’s secure backups are available at a great price.

Mexico City, already progressive, takes more steps to protect its LGBT+ citizens.

Who needs student loans, health care and mortgages?

What happens when someone you respect doesn’t treat others with dignity?

A new study explores how wearing a face mask affects the error rates of popular facial recognition algorithms.

Here’s how the world’s technology conversations are changing.

A new report from The New York Times describes a Pentagon task force’s long-standing project to collect data on unidentified aerial phenomena and a Pentagon consultant who says the U.S. has collected crashed “off-world vehicles.”

American homes are big and polluting. Here’s how to fix that.

A general reorganisation of masculine norms interrupted the shaving-respectability regime.

Affluence could be our real downfall.

A new study from Ohio State University details implicit bias.

COVID-19 may strengthen the case for universal basic income, or an idea like it.

We’re safeguarding the world’s seeds in the Arctic, why not our most precious data?

Worthy returns 2-3x more money than local jewelers and pawn shops.

Proteus could someday be used to create extremely strong and lightweight armor and locks.

Even non-academic experiences can inspire meaningful moments of learning and self-reflection.

Is that such a bad thing?

Don’t listen to the old adage.

The Silicon Valley titan has promised scholarships for its tech-focused certificate courses alongside $10 million in job training grants.

Helping students get better at learning prepares them for life, not just higher education.

The renowned magician recently joined Big Think CEO and cofounder Victoria Brown for a wide-ranging discussion.

Master negotiator Chris Voss breaks down how to get what you want during negotiations.

Here are 5 simple steps to creating a side hustle you can cash in on—just remember: quality should be at the heart of each step.

Educators and administrators must build new supports for faculty and student success in a world where the classroom might become virtual in the blink of an eye.