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No matter how you define the end, including the demise of humanity, all life, or even the planet itself, our ultimate destruction awaits.

Throughout the world, traditional political organizations are increasingly seen as dysfunctional. But can democracies live without them?

From unexplained tracks in a balloon-borne experiment to cosmic rays on Earth, the unstable muon was particle physics’ biggest surprise.

Philosopher Peter Singer argues it’s time to examine a morally dubious practice.

The ability to toggle between abstract and concrete thinking is a key differentiator of high-potential leaders.

Discover how the threads of myth, legend, and artistry have been woven together by storytellers to craft history.

Take it from teamwork gurus behind Apple and Star Wars — a new kind of psychological incubator will allow your creativity to flourish.

When cosmic inflation came to an end, the hot Big Bang ensued as a result. If our cosmic vacuum state decays, could it all happen again?

From ancient Greek cosmology to today’s mysteries of dark matter and dark energy, explore the relentless quest to understand the Universe’s invisible forces.

The futurist behind Minority Report explains 3 steps for predicting what comes next.

Explore how QBism reframes science by placing the observer at the heart of quantum reality.

Rooted in Vedic philosophy, “anupalabdhi” — or “non-apprehension” — can help you exploit gaps in the market.

Hundreds of millions of animals get killed for meat every day.

Artificial intelligence is much more than image generation and smart-sounding chatbots; it’s also a Nobel-worthy endeavor rooted in physics!

Life arose on Earth early on, eventually giving rise to us: intelligent and technologically advanced. “First contact” still remains elusive.

In all the Universe, only a few particles are eternally stable. The photon, the quantum of light, has an infinite lifetime. Or does it?

Life became a possibility in the Universe as soon as the raw ingredients were present. But living, inhabited worlds required a bit more.

Just 13.8 billion years after the hot Big Bang, we can see objects up to 46.1 billion light-years away. No, this doesn’t violate relativity.

Playing the long game in Japan is about creating something so enduring that it becomes timeless.

Science and philosophy seem to be separate fields, but philosophical advancements have made the world more accepting of debate and unorthodox ideas.

Tough and cutthroat leaders are celebrated in a results-driven culture — but there is another path to C-suite success.

AI software is rapidly accelerating chip design, potentially leveling up the speed of innovation across the economy.

The second law of thermodynamics tells us that entropy always increases. But that doesn’t mean it was zero at the start of the Big Bang.

Will “Sausage Party” survive the test of time?

If you’re an atheist with a vocation, who laid that path for you?

Many still consider hypnosis more of a cheap magician’s trick than legitimate clinical medicine.

From Æthelred the Unready to Halfdan the Bad Entertainer, these strange epithets colored the legacy of four rather unlucky historical figures.

Life arose on Earth very early on. After a few billion years, here we are: intelligent and technologically advanced. Where’s everyone else?

In a world without clocks, people used common activities in place of time units. How long it took you to go to the toilet mattered.

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