Could human beings one day regenerate limbs? It’s a distant possibility. But Adameyko Labs in Boston, Massachusetts is a good place to start thinking about it.
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A study from Iowa State University draws a direct link between gym class and adult exercise habits.
We aren’t lunarly exclusive. Earth has a few minimoons whizzing around us, including one that comes back into our orbit every 20 years or so.
A recent op-ed in the New York Times says technology is not to blame for teens’ mental health struggles, but a new University of Michigan study suggests otherwise.
There are some big hurdles for Bitcoin to overcome. Cryptocurrencies must become practical for real-world use.
While the probiotic trend has been suspect at best, there is one therapeutic application that keeps holding up: fecal transplant.
A steel worker becomes an unlikely viral star for his ability to touch molten metal.
Faith is in retreat, atheism is on the march. But only in China does a majority positively state they don’t believe in God.
What makes you want to eat even when you’re not hungry? Scientists at UCLA now know exactly why.
A historical look into the tipple that toppled the British Empire and kick-started America.
Karen Michels video on the dangers of coconut oil has gone viral, leaving the nutritional blogosphere scratching its head.
We’ve come full circle, once again: balance is key to a healthy diet.
Recently released video and still images offer a rare view of uncontested indigenous residents of the Amazonian rainforest, including the solitary last member of his tribe.
A new study shows how bots and Russian trolls have been spreading misinformation and confusion on Twitter about vaccination in an apparent attempt to sow discord among Americans.
A new study on global alcohol consumption, said to be the largest and most detailed of its kind, says the “safest level of drinking is none.”
Microsoft Windows 95 was launched exactly 23 years ago today, selling for the tidy sum of $209.95. Now you can download it for free on almost any device. Go ahead. You know you want to.
Creationists believe that every aspect of reality was planned. Conspiracy theorists think that major socio-political events were planned. We now know why there is an overlap between the two groups.
A new study compares the psychedelic DMT with near-death experiences.
With every second that goes by, tens of thousands of star disappear from our reach. And it’s getting worse. It’s been nearly a century since scientists first theorized that the Universe […]
This eccentric Spanish spy received medals of honor from both the Nazis and the Allies. How did he do it, and why?
At the beginning of July 2018, blockchain security firm CipherTrace reported that $731 million has been stolen from crypto exchanges this year alone.
Computer art does not rival human art. Rather, art created by artificial intelligence is at once a compliment to the human brain, and a corollary to the achievements of oil paintings and classical music.
What inspired the Mona Lisa, China’s Terracotta Warriors, and more?
The Justice Department has long held the view that a sitting president cannot be indicted. However there is a fail-safe mechanism in the law reserved for special circumstances.
As of October 1, the U.K. will make it illegal to sell puppies and kittens from third-party sources in a bid to end puppy mills and commercial breeding catteries, eliminate pet-shop sales, and rein in unscrupulous breeders.
An MIT model predicted when and how human civilization would end. Hint: it’s soon.
Crazy Rich Asians is the first film to feature an all-Asian cast in 25 years. It is also a bonafide success, both financially and culturally. Inspired by its fanfare, Big Think looks at seven other films that shook American society.
“Hang on, Mom. My coffee just flew in.” IBM just filed a patent for drones to deliver coffee to people that they “sense” need it.
When people think of the word “diversity,” what usually comes to mind are the basic categorizations, such as racial diversity, gender, age, and sexual orientation. However, diversity goes far beyond […]
Researchers have just discovered the remains of a hybrid human.