June 13, 2012

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A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people

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10 thoughtful insights about the great cosmic unknowns

An in-depth interview with astronomer Kelsey Johnson, whose new book, Into the Unknown, explores what remains unknown about the Universe.

The Future

“Mad King” behavior: A prediction for how 21st-century nuclear war would unfold

“We are not our grandparents. It’s time to start thinking differently,” journalist Annie Jacobsen told Big Think.

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Business

6 compelling reasons your work future is “skills-powered”

College degree? Not so much. Employers want teams with a diverse skill set who can adapt to changing industry demands.

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Starts With A Bang

The 3 best locations for astronomy on planet Earth

There are a number of factors to consider when choosing where to build a telescope. These 3 locations, on their merits, surpass all others.

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The Future

AI chatbots may ease the world’s loneliness (if they don’t make it worse)

Man seeking meaningful relationship at the intersection of on-demand empathy and Rule 34.

Up Next

Scientists Closer than Ever to Discovering Higgs Particle

Ahead of a major physics conference in mid-July, scientists at Europe’s Large Hadron Collider have concluded analyzing data which may finally confirm the existence of the Higgs boson.