Hard Science

Man’s best friend indeed.

The noted astronomer and author Carl Sagan came up with a famous dictum acronymed ECREE.

How the phenomenon of time dilation became very real to me … at a monastery.

Our most talked-about video of 2019 features a lesson in nonsensical thinking from none other than Michio Kaku.

Big Think has launched a line of apparel and goods that celebrate the life and work of four geniuses.

Big Think has launched a line of apparel and goods that celebrate the life and work of four geniuses.

By not taking emergency action to combat climate change, we’re gambling dangerously with the future.

How an environmental theology class opened my eyes—and mind—to my biblical responsibility.

The Jerezo crater — where Mars 2020 is set to land — could be a good place to find signs of past life on Mars.

Observing the great gas giant helps me to keep important things in perspective.

What happens after a heavy comet meal?

Why does time flow in one direction? Why do humans perceive time so differently than it really is? Is there really a difference between the present, the past, and the future? These books explore these questions and more.

We might feel like we’re just going through the motions, but we can do better.

Superpowerful lasers for next-generation technologies are closer to existence.

From anti-gravity pens to cool model kits, these space-themed gifts will make any star gazer very happy.

Learn where your ancestors are from, the breed of your rescue dog, and if your home is safe with these easy at-home kits.

The space station sector has exciting potential as more private companies enter the conversation.

Here are 10 physics courses you can take now with some of the best experts in the world.

Whether the data prove you right or wrong, it’s crucial to ask: what else is it telling me?

Researchers find what causes the glow coming from the densest objects in our universe.

A tiny, perfectly preserved 3D fossil from Argentina tells us more about an early snake.

CuriosityStream is a non-fiction streaming platform of over 2,000 documentary features and series that open up every facet of our planet, our times and our universe.

These products are sure to inspire anyone who loves the work of engineer and inventor, Nikola Tesla.

Researchers discovered a mysterious quantum effect that breaks a 60-year-old physics theorem.

Scientists are expert observers. Because of this, they can help us develop a keener view of the world — the cosmos.

Since the late 1800s, what we know has advanced light years ahead.

A new paper suggests that the mysterious X17 subatomic particle is indicative of a fifth force of nature.

The object, originally dubbed “Ultima Thule,” was renamed to “Arrokoth” due to the connection between the word “Thule” and the Nazis.

A recent computer analysis found that millions of possible chemical compounds could be used to store genetic information. This begs the question — why DNA?

Matter can indeed sprout out of nothingness, causing the universe to expand.