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Within our observable Universe, there’s only one Earth and one “you.” But in a vast multiverse, so much more becomes possible.

While weltschmerz — literally “world-pain” — may be unpleasant, it can also spur us to change things for the better.

In all the known Universe, Earth is the only planet known to have native life. What should guide us in expanding humanity beyond our world?

Do grim sci-fi scenarios crush our hopes for real-world growth? Author Michael Harris looks elsewhere to unblock the road to a better future.

In the 20th century, many options abounded as to our cosmic origins. Today, only the Big Bang survives, thanks to this critical evidence.

Planets can create nuclear power on their own, naturally, without any intelligence or technology. Earth already did: 1.7 billion years ago.

From the earliest stages of the hot Big Bang (and even before) to our dark energy-dominated present, how and when did the Universe grow up?

The sharpest optical images, for now, come from the Hubble Space Telescope. A ground-based technique can make images over 100 times sharper.

Embedding any leadership philosophy in sports demands a selective and multi-disciplinary approach.

Fears of celestial collisions — and calculations of their likelihood — go back to the very origins of modern science itself.

The Universe didn’t begin with a bang, but with an inflationary “whoosh” that came before. Here are the biggest questions that still remain.

Gary Vaynerchuk, CEO of VaynerMedia, explains how to find branding success by making “boulders” out of “pebbles.”

It’s not about particle-antiparticle pairs falling into or escaping from a black hole. A deeper explanation alters our view of reality.

“Imagination is more important than knowledge” is often taken to mean that your conceptions outweigh what’s real. That’s not what he said.

In 2023, data from the James Webb Space Telescope soured hopes that TRAPPIST-1 c had an atmosphere. That disappointment might have been premature.

Cosmic inflation is the state that preceded and set up the hot Big Bang. Here’s what the Universe was like during that time period.

Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.

The laws of physics obey certain symmetries and defy others. It’s theoretically tempting to add new ones, but reality doesn’t agree.

The management of fear is a core leadership skill in today’s globalized world — and the task is not as daunting as you might expect.

Even from a single pixel, multiwavelength data taken over time can reveal clouds, icecaps, oceans, continents, and even signs of life.

Is the Universe finite or infinite? Does it go on forever or loop back on itself? Here’s what would happen if you traveled forever.

Self-help often distills philosophical ideas for the modern ear. Sometimes, its better to go back to the source.

If we wish to tackle the very real problems society faces, we require expert-level knowledge. Valuing it starts earlier than we realize.

Startup success can often hinge on a key lesson derived from behavioral science … and Jerry Seinfeld’s “Night Guy vs. Morning Guy” routine.

Why the road to self-driving vehicles is paved with smarter “dumb” cars.

People who have a regional accent might prefer robots who speak like them over generic voices.

Temple Grandin’s story reveals how embracing neurodiversity can lead to groundbreaking innovations and more successful teams.

If humanity lives in an otherwise barren Universe, we’ll have to forge philosophy that fills the void.

Hang on to something — or ride the wave — because three big tech trends are about to converge.

A battle between different kinds of love.