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The Michelson-Morley experiment of 1887, despite expectations, revealed a null result: no effect. The implications were revolutionary.

In general relativity, white holes are just as mathematically plausible as black holes. Black holes are real; what about white holes?

For better teamwork, take a lesson from research into soccer fans who put aside their tribalism.

With undersea cables, AI education, and more, the tech giant is helping create Africa’s “digital decade.”

Maybe eyes really are windows into the soul — or at least into the brain, as a new study finds.

A true scientific view of if, where, and when extraterrestrial life exists is within our grasp thanks to biosignatures and technosignatures.

Even the dictionary doesn’t get the definition right.

Watch Slavoj Žižek’s live interview with Big Think, moderated by Samo Burja.

Many mavericks look to Einstein as a unique figure, whose lone genius revolutionized the Universe. The big problem? It isn’t true.

For some reason, when we talk about the age of stars, galaxies, and the Universe, we use “years” to measure time. Can we do better?

The state of global democracy is relatively strong — but there are clear signs of recent erosion.

Passing chunks of ice can fertilize ocean waters and play a role in the planet’s carbon cycle.

Often viewed as a purely theoretical, calculational tool only, direct observation of the Lamb Shift proved their very real existence.

Hunger rates are rising. These technologies could turn the tide.

American students are being compelled to specialize earlier and earlier. Here’s what it takes to build a successful physics foundation.

Nikolaas Tinbergen’s concept of “supernormal stimulus” explains why humans are attracted to a heightened version of reality.

With such a vast Universe and raw ingredients that seem to be everywhere, could it really be possible that humanity is truly alone?

Learn to spot the scientists who are searching for the truth rather than money, ego, or fame.

With economic turmoil looming, everyone wants a way to keep their funds safe. But is that really possible?

Plato, Sun Tzu, and Buddha all lived in a “golden age” of philosophy that laid the foundation of modern thought.

The most common element in the Universe, vital for forming new stars, is hydrogen. But there’s a finite amount of it; what if we run out?

Some constants, like the speed of light, exist with no underlying explanation. How many “fundamental constants” does our Universe require?

The space‑specific neurons in the owl’s specialized auditory brain can do advanced math.

There were at least eight other human species, some of whom existed for far longer than we have. Who were they?

In general relativity, matter and energy curve spacetime, which we experience as gravity. Why can’t there be an “antigravity” force?

Astronomers have discovered more than 5,000 confirmed exoplanets — very few of which resemble Earth.

Here’s the case for why science can’t keep ignoring human experience.

It’s literally the one and only trick that separates top-notch physicists from crackpots, dropouts, and those who can’t cut the mustard.

The biggest lingering question about GPT-4 isn’t if it’s going to destroy jobs or take over the world. Instead, it is this: Do we trust AI programmers to tell society what is true?

The world isn’t ending! But we are likely at the beginning of a profound transformation.