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Inspired by Newton’s discoveries, the Clockwork Universe Theory was popular among deists.
The masterminds behind Silicon Valley were doing more than coding.
Why do great minds argue for positions we find repulsive? Today, we find out why Robert Nozick was a libertarian.
When Adele sings “It felt like a movie…”, there’s a scientific reason that it did. Your brain is technically unconscious about 240 times a minute.
An increasingly likely catastrophe can cause major disruptions in space flight and our daily lives.
Saving money doesn’t mean sacrificing quality of life; in fact, it can be a way to improve it.
North Korea has nothing to lose in face-to-face diplomatic talks. Can the same be said of the U.S.?
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The art of persuasion in sales & marketing is one that has changed significantly in recent years. Rather than trying to make your voice the loudest, basically yelling “look at […]
All humans have a mindful capability for creative thought. Unleashing it is dependent on how we’re taught to go about the creative process.
A large analysis shows that many species are completely changing their habits to avoid humans.
The hundreds of people that show up for flat Earth conventions are not the problem. What this type of thinking leads to is.
The heaviest elements in the periodic table have their own unique story. No, they don’t come from a supernova. When it comes to the elements of the Universe, every one […]
A Stanford new study delves into whether passions are fixed or developed.
Psychologists have found that, while we tend to judge our own vulnerability more harshly, we perceive vulnerability in others as courage.
The Chinese government announced it will be genetic testing potential Olympic athletes for the 2022 Games. What could possibly go wrong?
The hard part was keeping the list down to ten.
Like Stevenson, Tolkien and other creators of fantasy worlds, Ursula K. Le Guin was a cartographer as well as a writer
The Swift-Tuttle comet is the source of the lovely Perseid meteor shower each August. It’s also getting closer and closer, making it “the single most dangerous object known to humanity.”
How do great people get so much done? If you’re Ben Franklin, you lay out a detailed schedule.
A historical look into the tipple that toppled the British Empire and kick-started America.
Even though couples tend to live healthier lifestyles, they put on extra weight. A new study offers potential clues why.
Why self-control makes your life better, and how to get more of it.
The buildings of the future will be fluid, impermanent, and in constant transformation. But will human nature catch up?
Many school districts are switching over to a four day week. Is this a good idea?
The idea of self-actualization can seem like new-age woo. Where’s the science behind it?
Startups create the tech and products that set the tone for our collective future. It’s pivotal that founders lead by example to make diversity and inclusion a priority—and reap the rewards.
Really puts the whole “don’t give up until you’re dead” thing to shame.
The Dr. Data Show is a new web series that breaks the mold for data science infotainment, captivating the planet with short webisodes that cover the very best of machine learning and predictive analytics.