It took 9.2 billion years of cosmic evolution before our Sun and Solar System even began to form. Such a small event has led to so much.
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Research shows self-ratings of personality traits like diligence are generally more accurate than ratings from others.
The information we have in the Universe is finite and limited, but our curiosity and wonder is forever insatiable. And always will be.
Continuing the countdown, Big Think's seventh most popular video of 2019 explains why universal basic income will hurt the 99%, and make the 1% even richer.
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A retraction regarding a May 6, 2019 article entitled "Are these 100 people killing the planet?"
In the wake of the pandemic, the crystal industry boomed, with customers hoping the stones might relieve a little anxiety.
The Universe is expanding, and the Hubble constant tells us how fast. But how can it be a constant if the expansion is accelerating?
Britain is profiling the genes, health and lifestyles of its citizens and handing the results to scientists across the world.
Personal finance advice is often over-simplified and fails to consider economic research or people’s unique circumstances.
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The gospels imply that Jesus became famous as much for his exorcisms as his ministry.
Why saying, "I don't know," might be the best thing you can do.
How should we think about the tension between opening the economy back up and preserving public health?
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The brain is highly plastic — the more we do a particular action, the more we change its makeup. Money is a great motivator for habit-forming actions.
The anthropic principle has fascinating scientific uses, where the simple fact of our existence holds deep physical lessons. Don't abuse it!
The last 70 years have taken us farther than the previous 70,000. But can we accomplish more than creating a record saying, "We were here?"
Holograms preserve all of an object's 3D information, but on a 2D surface. Could the holographic Universe idea lead us to higher dimensions?
AI can deliver a more equitable and prosperous future — if accompanied by ethical and responsible stewardship.
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The ability to differentiate your emotions might make you less likely to suffer from depression, alcoholism, and anger issues.
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