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From synthetic biology to xenotransplantation, biotech will continue to march forward in 2023, in part powered by data and AI.
Is the dumpster in the alley worthy of a poem?
Fear of being scammed can lead us to make decisions that go against our values and goals — both as individuals and as a society.
The writer’s tragic death at age 46 has led many to view him as a tortured artist. Here’s why this label is reductive.
Six visionary science fiction authors on the social impact of their work.
The Centennial State is technically a hexahectaenneacontakaiheptagon.
In “Moral Ambition,” Dutch historian Rutger Bregman argues that all would benefit from a collective redefinition of success.
MAPS founder Rick Doblin speaks to Big Think about the FDA’s rejection of MDMA therapy and the future of psychedelic treatments.
Pure cinema is about removing redundancy so that even the smallest detail serves a purpose in relation to the bigger picture.
Hubble’s deepest views of space revealed fewer than 10% of the Universe’s galaxies. James Webb will change that forever.
If an asteroid hadn’t killed off the dinosaurs, humans would almost certainly have never walked the Earth.
Gods and angels have been replaced with hi-tech extraterrestrials.
Could a theory from the science of perception help crack the mysteries of psychosis?
Scott Dikkers discusses comedy, the creative process, and life lessons learned playing peekaboo.
The innovative investor and entrepreneur deals out advice for anyone looking to follow in his footsteps.
Impossible standards and poor self-understanding are making us miserable.
Awe-inspiring moments can be found in our daily lives, and they have surprising benefits for our health and sense of well-being.
“The Da Vinci Code” popularized the idea that Christians stole much of their theology. It’s wrong, especially regarding Christmas.
The laws of physics aren’t changing. But the Earth’s conditions are different than what they used to be, and so are hurricanes as a result.
“I am an anthropologist, and for years, I have spoken to people who have had these experiences.”
Straddling the bounds of science and religion, Newton wondered who set the planets in motion. Astrophysics reveals the answer.
Diogenes engaged in shocking behavior to demonstrate the contradictions, small-mindedness, and sheer absurdity of prevailing social conventions.
Over 50 years since humans last walked on the Moon, astronaut footprints and rover tracks are still visible. But they won’t last forever.
To understand Vincent van Gogh, we must first debunk the myth of the tortured artist. Van Gogh believed his illness inhibited his creativity.
A volley of new insights reignites the debate over whether our choices are ever truly our own.
How the simple act of watching twilight can radically transform our perception of the world and our role within it.
The most common visual depictions of the history of the Universe show the Big Bang as a growing tube with an “ignition” point. Why is that?
Mark Weinstein outlines a new path for social media that protects, respects, and empowers the regular users.
There’s such thing as a healthy sense of pride in oneself and one’s accomplishments.