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A Middle-Eastern copy of the famous ‘serio-comic’ map of Europe, with the female figures more modestly dressed

The results have implications for consumers, educators, and business people.   

We talked to a scientist who studies the afterlife and near-death experiences.

As if.

Every business has goals—whether they’re as simple as “sell more” or as sophisticated as “apply design thinking to business processes to increase overall efficiency and reduce costs by X%.”

Can democracy remain vibrant if the public, and especially children, don’t have the tools to distinguish sense from nonsense?

A paper argues that the younger generation is no better at technology and multitasking than older people. 

Research shows that the U.S. has more food allergies than other nations though it’s not clear why. The good news: For one of the worst allergies, peanuts, there’s promising news.

Why are beliefs, even plainly irrational ones, so stubbornly resistant to change?

Strong performance has an enormous impact on an organization’s viability — it boils down to a team of highly effective, dedicated workers who can complete tasks quickly and efficiently.

The United States has 5 per cent of the world’s population but 25 per cent of its prisoners. Right now, 2.2 million people are locked up across the country, and […]

It’s currently billions of tonnes of fossil fuels every year. With new (or existing!) technologies, we could literally change the world. “In terms of weapons, the best disarmament tool so far […]

Before you follow another “tip” or “trick,” there’s something Alan Alda wants you to know.

Innovation training can help make your business more flexible and resilient to disruptive changes in your industry. Did you know that it can also help make your workplace more efficient? […]

Great teamwork in any industry is built on trust and communication. Without effective communication techniques, vital information might get missed or misinterpreted. This can bring work to a halt, interrupt […]

A new study of Minnesota-based marathon runners calls into question how heart-healthy endurance running is. 

How much genetic diversity is actually needed to keep a population healthy?

Groundbreaking research finds that the human brain creates multi-dimensional neural structures.

With August 21st just a few weeks away, it’s time to learn everything we can! On August 21, 2017, a coast-to-coast total eclipse across the United States will occur, the […]

Stanford researchers identify five different types of anxiety, each correlating with the activation of different brain networks.

Some people think that poetry is just rhymes. But those people don’t know that poetry helps your brain heal during bad times. (Hey, we tried) 

One researcher warns to stick with activities you enjoy.

Which country influences foreign elections the most? An extensive dataset of every election from 1946 to now has the answer.

We know that body language reveals a lot. But language is an even bigger tell if you know what to look for. 

The Big Think+ team is thrilled to present 23 brand new videos! The experts featured below are diverse in both their backgrounds and skill sets, ranging from a theoretical physicist […]

Employees at 32M, a company based in Wisconsin, now have the option of getting microchipped. Workers implanted with the RFID chip will be able to open doors, store medical info, and pay for purchases. Should this be the future workplace? 

A Clinton Global Initiative event at Northeastern University highlights the work of its alums.

The research isn’t all negative.

A study finds that conflicting points of view are more likely to lead to dehumanizing others if they’re written and not spoken.

Researchers are looking for, and finding, effective methods for dealing with pain that don’t require drugs.