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Antidepressants can help alleviate PTSD symptoms when paired with psychotherapy, but does our overenthusiasm for them blind us to more effective alternatives?
Dennis “Thresh” Fong talks to us about battling Elon Musk in Quake in the ‘90s, his undefeated record as a pro gamer, and using AI to detoxify gaming.
AI is both a tool and a catalyst — and the key to successful integration is to rewrite your rule book and tinker.
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Can laboratories become more humane, or is it time to end animal research altogether?
There is no sure-fire formula for success, but you can be better prepared to create your own.
Stories of child prodigies and the naturally gifted hide the fact that success is built on more than talent alone.
While weltschmerz — literally “world-pain” — may be unpleasant, it can also spur us to change things for the better.
From Einstein to Twain, Garson O’Toole investigates the truth behind your favorite — and often misattributed — quotes.
Philosophers Massimo Pigliucci and Greg Lopez discuss how Stoicism can help us gain perspective on our emotions and act with intention in the world.
Fear of being scammed can lead us to make decisions that go against our values and goals — both as individuals and as a society.
How Stacy Madison — founder of Stacy’s Pita Chips and BeBOLD Foods — discovered that reinvention is not a one-off deal but an ongoing process.
From “job crafting” to questioning our preconceived ideas about work, there are many ways to fight burnout and disengagement.
Life might be more common across the Universe than the “Hard Steps Model” suggests.
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?
In work and life, the rules of success are being redefined.
“We suffer more often in the imagination than in reality.”
Volcanologists warn that magma-filled vents evolve over time, leading to an underestimation of the number that might erupt — especially those capable of the biggest explosions
There are a wide variety of theoretical studies that call our Standard Model of cosmology into question. Here’s what they really mean.
Matt Strassler’s journey into fundamental physics culminates in a brilliant explanation of the Higgs field. Enjoy this exclusive interview.
Artificial intelligence is much more than image generation and smart-sounding chatbots; it’s also a Nobel-worthy endeavor rooted in physics!
You only have 4,000 weeks of life. Use them wisely.
The Multiverse fuels some of the 21st century’s best fiction stories. But its supporting pillars are on extremely stable scientific footing.
Plants at room temperature show properties we had only seen near absolute zero.
This list of leadership training topics is designed to help businesses navigate the times and prepare for the future.
To reap the benefits of AI technologies, businesses must keep humans in the driving seat.
Trump may make America great again — just not in the way he had intended.
A researcher weighs in on who’s accountable, when and why, in the eyes of the law — and whether the measures work as intended.
According to the legendary investor, the best method is a blueprint for “extreme success.”