The Present

Pulitzer Prize-winner Jared Diamond explains why some nations make it through epic crises and why others fail.

New report shows the extent of China’s hidden power as the developing world’s creditor.

Fingerprinting and facial recognition may lead the way in air travel.

The FBI has been called to investigate it.

At 18 percent of the population, Hispanics account for 67.2 percent of U.S. net homeownership gains.

When it comes to sniffing out whether a source is credible or not, even journalists can sometimes take the wrong approach.

For eons, belonging to a tribe was essential for survival. But today?

“A monkey has been able to control a computer with its brain,” Musk said, referring to tests of the device.

Why doesn’t the U.S. generate more electricity from wind?

Steve Wozniak doesn’t know if his phone is listening, but he’s minimizing risks.

Jokesters and serious Area 51 raiders would be met with military force.

He says his company would survive even if Instagram disappeared tomorrow.

Activist and Big Think reader Roy M. Arce explains his idea for a new community policing team and how it can halt vicious cycles of PTSD and homelessness.

The university will also offer partial financial aid to middle-income students.

New research compares the roles and political clout of royal women in eight societies spanning five continents and more than 4,000 years.

The term socialism makes political discourse difficult. Should we do away with it altogether?

Когда рак на горе свистнет.

A new study lays out a green (very green), data-driven plan to capture much of our atmosphere’s carbon pool.

The museum’s important call to document future history.

The global financial system is under an increasing amount of pressure to get with the times and evolve to the needs of its customers. Crises like the 2008 housing bubble’s […]

A new book from the former editor of El Mundo describes a culture of corruption in Spain’s press. In exchange for favorable coverage of politicians and corporations, bribes.

Bishop Omar Jahwar explains that before mentors can inspire others, they have to be inspired themselves.

It’s the first major insurance company with operations in the U.S. to move away from coal.

One report claims the trade is better pay for fewer jobs over all. Other reports disagree.

The design ethicist did not hold back his concerns when talking to political leaders.

Astronaut company Virgin Galactic will become first to be publicly traded.

These effective strategies can minimize harmful moral grandstanding – in yourself and in others.

The Evergreen National Education Prize offers monetary and promotional support to organizations helping low-income youths access education.

Is that what Jesus would have responded to the poll from Pew Research Center?