Koryaksky (Koryak) in Russia

The lifesaving power of gratitude (or, why you should write that thank you note)

Expressing gratitude encourages others to continue being generous, promoting a cycle of goodness.

The fundamental problem with gravity and quantum physics

We have two descriptions of the Universe that work perfectly well: General Relativity and quantum physics. Too bad they don’t work together.

Neuropsych

5 reasons talking to yourself is good for you

Talking to yourself seems to yield real benefits, from boosts in cognitive performance to improved emotional regulation.

Strange Maps

This shell is not just a symbol, but also a map

Scallop shells have accompanied pilgrims to and from Santiago de Compostela for centuries, for more than one reason

The Well

Why consciousness is one of the most divisive issues in science today

Is science destined to crack the code of consciousness—and how would we even go about it?

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8 min

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Max Tegmark

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Guest Thinkers

Monday Musings

I chime in on some of the discussions about caldera-forming eruptions and inflation of volcanoes in the Andes. Also, news on the stimulus money to volcano monitoring and “our island blew up.”