NASA’s minivan-sized drone is scheduled to search for signs of life on Titan in 2034.
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Too many companies fail to recognize that “the deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated” — but the solution is easy.
The golden rule of self-compassion: Treat yourself with the same kindness you treat others.
While executive function matures between 18 and 20 years of age, the brain keeps changing long afterward.
The Universe is 13.8 billion years old, going back to the hot Big Bang. But was that truly the beginning, and is that truly its age?
To solve “addition bias” don’t punish people who subtract — call in the “friction fixers” instead.
Looking back on our planet’s early history offers a new (and less crazy) meaning for the idea of a “flat Earth.”
Can laboratories become more humane, or is it time to end animal research altogether?
Should social media platforms have the right to decide what speech to allow online? Should the government?
Former Levi Strauss & Co. CEO Chip Bergh revitalized the brand with a visionary innovation plan.
With ~400 billion stars in the Milky Way and 6-20 trillion galaxies overall, that makes for a lot of stars. But not as many as you’d think.
From Einstein to Twain, Garson O’Toole investigates the truth behind your favorite — and often misattributed — quotes.
An insect? A vermin? An unwanted animal? What in the world is Franz Kafka talking about?
From health to leadership abilities, a good sense of humor can help improve many aspects of life.
Artificial intelligence is much more than image generation and smart-sounding chatbots; it’s also a Nobel-worthy endeavor rooted in physics!
Chloé Valdary — founder of Theory of Enchantment — explores two essential practices for generating the team “magic” that drove Apple under Steve Jobs.
Flies are in no way smart, but they experience time in an almost Matrix-like fashion.
Taco Thursdays and free yoga have their limits — for lasting workplace happiness leaders need to think about purpose.
If philosophers really enjoy one thing, it’s a good debate — but not an argument.
Maybe the brain isn’t “classical” after all.
“Isn’t it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?”
The question of why the Universe is the way it is is an ancient one, and none of the answers we have come up with are satisfying.
The answer may lie in the particular way sand forms on Titan.
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
Matt Strassler’s journey into fundamental physics culminates in a brilliant explanation of the Higgs field. Enjoy this exclusive interview.
Your subjective experience might not end the moment your heart stops, research on near-death experiences suggests.
Popular media often frame scientists as having a cold, sterile view of the world. That couldn’t be further from the truth.
It has already been trialed in people and could give us a better way to analyze and stimulate the brain.
The first of these devices is already on the market — the AI-powered Ray-Bans from Meta.
Take it from Bezos, Musk, and Einstein — rethinking lines of inquiry can transform business, investing, and innovation strategy.