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Hang on to something — or ride the wave — because three big tech trends are about to converge.
The Multiverse fuels some of the 21st century’s best fiction stories. But its supporting pillars are on extremely stable scientific footing.
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Positivity psychologist, lecturer and author Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar shares techniques on how to unlock happiness at work.
We can never hope for a future with no problems. The solutions to problems create new problems, which in turn require new solutions, as WIRED founder Kevin Kelly explained recently.
You don’t need to ride into the danger zone to take advantage of TOPGUN’s life and career lessons.
Are you a video gaming master? Put it on your résumé.
The more you know, the better you can act.
Six visionary science fiction authors on the social impact of their work.
Can laboratories become more humane, or is it time to end animal research altogether?
“Who ya gonna believe: me or your own eyes?” Until you can assess your perception, the answer should be neither.
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Hear from Commander Guy Snodgrass, a former TOPGUN graduate and instructor, on how to develop high-performing teams at your organization.
When battles raged in ancient cities, their rocks blazed so brightly that they could be reoriented according to Earth’s magnetic field.
“Of course, the spleen is the biggest organ in the body.”
From Einstein to Twain, Garson O’Toole investigates the truth behind your favorite — and often misattributed — quotes.
A researcher weighs in on who’s accountable, when and why, in the eyes of the law — and whether the measures work as intended.
Asking the wrong questions can hold you back. Natalie Nixon explains how to ask divergent questions to become a great thinker.
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Inflection points veer life in unexpected directions. While unnerving, they provide opportunities for those who can navigate them.
We all see beauty the same way.
Pain makes sense from an evolutionary perspective. What’s puzzling is why so many of us choose to seek out painful experiences.
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Should social media platforms have the right to decide what speech to allow online? Should the government?