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The JWST’s observations of well-developed galaxies early in universal history may coincide with accepted astronomical theory after all.

This list of leadership training topics is designed to help businesses navigate the times and prepare for the future. 

Holograms preserve all of an object’s 3D information, but on a 2D surface. Could the holographic Universe idea lead us to higher dimensions?

A primer on Judith Butler’s theory of gender and performativity.

From the earliest stages of the hot Big Bang (and even before) to our dark energy-dominated present, how and when did the Universe grow up?

In a psychedelic state, the relationship between your “narrative” and “minimal” selves seems to transform in unique ways.

Human beings are tiny creatures compared to the 92 billion light-year wide observable Universe. How can we comprehend such large scales?

College students once stood out from the pack on IQ tests. Today, they’re about average.

The discovery of ultra-bright, ultra-distant galaxies was JWST’s first big surprise. They didn’t “break the Universe,” and now we know why.

Burns’ latest documentary dives into the long-romanticized life and work of the Italian polymath.

A new study provides the first proof-of-principle that genetic material transferred from one species to another can increase both longevity and healthspan in the recipient animal.

Nobody likes the uneasy feeling of being watched — so can there be any workplace benefit to the all-seeing eye?

The highest-energy particles could be a sign of new, unexpected physics. But the simplest, most mundane explanation is particularly iron-ic.

High-conflict people are found in all walks of life. Learning how to identify them, and what to do next, can save you much emotional turmoil.

Unraveling the subtle mechanics of luck can help us better steer the wheel of fortune.

Fear of being scammed can lead us to make decisions that go against our values and goals — both as individuals and as a society.

Millennia ago, philosophers like Anaximander grasped that nature is the ultimate recycler.

Intellectual humility demands that we examine our motivations for holding certain beliefs.

Research shows that spending more time on social media is associated with body image issues in boys and young men.

We need a hypothesis that accounts for both the fine-tuning of physics for life but also the arbitrariness and gratuitous suffering we find in the world.

Two parts of our Universe that seem to be unavoidable are dark matter and dark energy. Could they really be two aspects of the same thing?

We have it in our power to forgive a debt — and learning to use this power in the workplace can be golden.

The rise and fall of Josh Harris — the genius who anticipated the digital revolution just a little too soon.

Over 250 million records sold and more than 70 platinum hits later, Jason Derulo sits down with us to talk about goals, insecurities, and why he still doesn’t feel like he’s “made it.”

In many ways, the rising anti-phone fervor in schools mirrors moral panics of the past.

Many conversations start awkwardly and derail from there, but a few simple techniques can put them back on track.

Orchids continue to elude science.

About the project The goal of driving more progress across the world—scientifically, politically, economically, socially, etc—is one shared by many. And yet, debates about the best way to maximize progress […]

The best autonomous car may be one you don’t even need to own.

We need more data centers for AI. Developers are getting creative about where to build them.