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The Israeli historian has plenty to say.

Which is better? Paper towels or electronic hand dryers? Click through to find out. Plus, we give you the best handwashing tips so that you’ll get the cleanest hands.

Organizations at every level seek to have the best possible leadership within their ranks. They often are willing to spend extra time, money, and effort to train their employees. Having […]

Two independent techniques give precise but incompatible answers. Here’s how to resolve it. If you didn’t know anything about the Universe beyond our own galaxy, there are two different pathways you […]

Want to learn about philosophy but don’t know where to begin? We can help.

From gun control to fun control, these were Big Think’s most excellent comments of the week. Be excellent to each other! 

Whether you are new to the workforce or a corporate executive, you may find yourself in the position of needing to write and present an effective message to a group […]

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Was Jesus a real historical figure? Here’s what we know.

The U.S. has been in a state of continuous armed conflict since 2001, yet Congress has not declared war on a country since 1942. How have several presidents managed to keep sending troops without a declaration of war, and what does this mean for the American people?

Stronger than the LHC and faster than anything except light, the world’s cleverest particle detector sees the particles we could never create on Earth. It might be true that there’s an […]

In an increasingly global professional and social environment, organizations are becoming increasingly agile and adaptive to these changes. Regardless of industry, leaders share common concerns over changes in technology, an […]

Cryptocurrencies have had their time in the spotlight. Now it’s time to focus on solving bigger problems.

Physicist plans to karate-chop them with super-fast blasts of light.

Theoretical work tells you where to look, but only experiments can reveal what you’ll find. There are fundamental mysteries out there about the nature of the Universe itself, and it’s our […]

Every object in the Universe is constrained by the laws of physics. Does this mean there are any black holes that shouldn’t exist? When it comes to the objects that […]

Geneticists figure out how elephants keep from getting cancer.

Nothing can go faster than the speed of light in a vacuum. But particles in our Universe can’t even go that fast. When it comes to speed limits, the ultimate one […]

Jellyfish have their tentacles all tangled up in our lives in ways we’re only dimly aware of. 

Two classic episodes from Think Again’s origins, reunited at last.

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We may not learn and grow beyond the #MeToo era if we keep thinking in black and white, says comedian Pete Holmes.

As one of the biggest manmade structures in the sky and at a cost of over $100b, it’s the place where the space age dream is still alive.

The biggest killer of motivation in many organizations is that managers don’t always recognize the true value of good will and social utility. Psychologist and Behavioral Economist Dan Ariely says […]

In ten years, everything could be very different… while on the surface being as recognizable as possible.

Technology’s rapid advances may slow down, limiting our possibilities.

A new poll highlights the dramatic influence of partisan thinking in the U.S. with regards to key principles of international law.

The best self-directed learners use these seven habits to improve their knowledge and skills in any subject.

The Big Think+ team is thrilled to present 20 brand new videos! How does an astronaut bridge cultural divide? This month, take new perspectives on the interesting world we work […]

Since the advent of communication, humans have used stories to create meaningful lives.