A theory that disputed the existence of dark matter—that mysterious energy causing the universe to expand at an increasing rate—has been disproved by evidence from the Hubble telescope.
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If you dnate to the relief effort in Japan, you can enter a chance to win this new book about the past and present of Japanese art.
An earthquake struck close to Japan’s biggest volcano late Monday night. Could this forebode an imminent explosion, the first since 1708?
Today, Big Think launches StandOut, a video-driven career curriculum for university-educated job-seekers. StandOut video segments feature actionable career insights from today’s most influential leaders and experts, as they share their knowledge on topics ranging from résumés to risk-taking.
As the situation in Japan continues to worsen, we are nearing the point of no return. It’s time to start considering “the Chernobyl Option.”
The education revolution is already underway, but will it utilize the pre-existing network created by Facebook, or will a new, education-specific network spring up?
Quantum computing already exists, but on a truly miniscule scale. We’ll have molecular computers built out of graphene before true quantum ones, says the physicist.
From bicycles to radios to internet connections, technologies of various kinds are part of what constitutes a more developed lifestyle even in places where incomes continue to hover at $1 or $2 per day.
That’s the question Bill Schneider asks in his somewhat unfriendly but useful article. He surveys the likely 2012 Republican presidential candidates with the support of Tea Partiers in mind. The […]
New technology keeps business travelers working on the move but is a ripe environment for hackers. How to stay safe? Use whole disk encryption, VPN and avoid public Wi-Fi, for starters.
The main characteristic of the recent massive protest in Portugal was that it was organised for the country’s youth by the country’s youth…using social networks.
Instead of just another social media angle, Read Write Web has some tips on how to tap into on-the-ground news on what is happening in Japan.
The Atlantic Wire continues its series on media diets with Tom McGeveran, editor and co-founder of Capital New York, detailing his daily regimen, which starts in the middle of the night.
Algorithms are allowing advertisers to better target us with books we’re likely to like. Macy Halford wonders if one day these mind-readers will equal advice from real-life friends.rn
Tapping into the community zeitgeist can yield positive results for brands locally, so long as it is targetted in a non-obtrusive philanthropic style both online and offline, says Nick Davies.
Randall Stephens says that creating a Digital Public Library of America would be no easy task but it’s encouraging that conversations/debates and planning have begun in earnest.
Among trending topìcs from the current Predictive Analytics World conference is that risk managers must master micro risks, not just “headline risks”.
Canadian Senator Dennis Dawson urges his country to create a digital society, stressing this is much more than just a digital economy and integrates all social spheres, including health.
What should be a right in the digital age? On March 21st, the occasion of the human rights celebration in South Africa, a blogathon will address this question.
Individuals, corporations and government organizations are sitting on vast treasure troves of archived data that can be branded and then digitized as tiny propaganda across the Web to support their own agendas.
It is not religion alone that contributes to America’s aversion to gay marriage; the belief that homosexuality is a choice is just as important, if not more so.
The new cancer stem cell theory has forced scientists to reevaluate the efficacy of our own weapons as we wage war against the disease.
The world is now witnessing a gigantic science experiment, with the Japanese people as guinea pigs. And every hour brings more bad news and complications.
It’s well known that New York City (and the Indian Point Nuclear Power plant) sits on fault lines, making an earthquake entirely possible. A geological paper says that the eastern seaboard might need to worry about tsunamis as well.
This week, I will be guest blogging at TAPPED, the group blog of the American Prospect. I’ve got big plans for the week ahead. Please join me. My first post […]
A brief update while I’m out of town … If Japan didn’t need more geologic (and man-made) disaster, it now appears that the Shinmoedake cone at Kirishima has started erupting […]
I’ve gotten a couple of very thoughtful emails about my dissing the idea of practical altruism, including a very long one. Basically: They’re accusing of me of being a KANTIAN! […]
India has overtaken China to become the world’s largest importer of weapons, according to a Swedish think-tank that monitors global arms sales. Russia remains its biggest supplier.
Protesters and police clash in Bahrain as a main road is blocked in the capital. Yemeni security forces attack a huge sit-in; live ammunition is fired. Oman’s sultan grants limited power to the state council.
Ivory Coast’s commercial capital Abidjan is descending into a violence as a weakened president is making way for violence against native men and women, U.N. peacekeepers and foreign journalists.