Atheism doesn’t offer much beyond non-belief, can secular humanism fill the gaps?
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This modern therapy technique has been shown to be effective and easy to learn — could teaching it to students help cut off a growing mental health crisis?
The question is no longer “can we” but “should we” edit human embryos.
Could procrastination actually be a form of self-protection?
Mastering the Art of Sales and Persuasion: Ask the Right Questions to Elevate Motivation with Dan Pink, Author, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us In this lesson, Dan Pink teaches […]
All protons have the same exact mass as every other proton. For particles like the Higgs boson, this isn’t true. One of the most puzzling aspects of quantum physics is how […]
The third in a three-part series on the history of research on the origin of life.
A steady timing reference is required by one of the leading theories of neuronal communication.
Sometimes you have to take the road less traveled.
It’s made from Chernobyl water and rye. What could possibly go wrong?
The true course of progress is not only charted by great men and women, but also by ordinary people having conversations.
We think of self-actualization as a lofty goal, but research suggests it may just be another way of obeying our biological programming.
It’s perhaps the most famous equation of all, with lessons about reality for every one of us. If you’ve ever heard of Albert Einstein, chances are you know at least one […]
The second in a three-part series on the history of research on the origin of life.
The writing is on the wall for the oil industry, according to a new report from BNP Paribas.
Check out these mysterious optical illusions that affect our visual perception.
The motivations behind this complex feeling.
It’s not about what guns people have. It’s who has them.
These tests report on more than just your risk for cilantro aversion and your ice-cream flavor preference.
Research suggests that you should adopt an ancient rhetorical method called ‘illeism’.
Different methods of measuring the expansion rate give different values. This one linchpin is key. In science, different methods of measuring the same properties should yield the same results. The expanding […]
The first in a three-part series on the history of research on the origin of life.
Recognizing the consequences of your actions requires consideration of the long game.
Be the Most Productive Version of Yourself: A Millennial Insider’s Guide to Getting More Done, with Kathryn Minshew, CEO and Co-founder, The Muse Figure out your most productive time and […]
We like to think of creativity as an inherently good thing. History and science say otherwise.
A large new study pinpoints a technique to achieving better grades and success in life.
Compared to traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes are extremely understudied. There is, however, some evidence on their negative effects on your health.
Maya Angelou will be commemorated in a new permanent art installation in San Francisco. Poet and novelist, Angelou had a storied relationship with the city. She attended the George Washington […]
Ever taken pleasure in someone else’s misfortune?
It turns out these little white lies serve a purpose.