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Astro Mechanica’s “turboelectric” jet engines offer a way to transform both commercial flights and space launches.

On the largest of cosmic scales, the Universe is expanding. But it isn’t all-or-nothing everywhere, as “collapse” is also part of the story.

Awe-inspiring moments can be found in our daily lives, and they have surprising benefits for our health and sense of well-being.

Spend well, save well, live well.

Measurements of the acceleration of the universe don’t agree, stumping physicists working to understand the cosmic past and future. A new proposal seeks to better align these estimates — and is likely testable.

A thesaurus isn’t to find big and fancy words, but a resource to help you find your rhythm.

Despite no experimental evidence showing that gravitons exist, they remain a respectable concept in the world of professional physicists.

People think that unhappiness causes our minds to wander, but what if the causation goes the other way?

From how life emerged on Earth to why we dream, these unanswered questions continue to perplex scientists.

Arguments don’t have to be about winning or losing; they can help us build trust despite disagreeing.

The simulation hypothesis is fun to talk about, but believing it requires an act of faith.

Prolonged and repetitive tasks rewire us in profound ways – which can be a force for good at work.

A recent study suggests that exposure to visual stimuli can diminish the effects of psychedelic drugs.

The discovery suggests that the “Boring Billion” period of evolution on Earth wasn’t so boring after all.

Ideal models of family life have been broken by societal, technological, and cultural shifts — and we need to rethink our options.

It’s a problem on both sides of the political divide.

It’s been 100 years since we discovered that the Universe was expanding. But if it’s expanding, then what is it expanding into?

If the “self” is not real, then we are slaves to a billiard ball universe, trapped in a nihilistic nightmare in which we cannot change our fate.

Taking the floor is all about connecting authentically with your audience. Here’s how.

Today’s technology presents unique challenges for social awareness and relationship management at work, making emotional intelligence all the more critical.

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?

Despite a reputation for catastrophe and cat killings, curiosity is a beneficial drive that improves our lives and well-being.

Lynda Gratton, a professor of management practice at the London Business School, explains how business leaders can navigate a future in constant flux.

Why the best entrepreneurs should be more Obi-Wan Kenobi than Luke Skywalker.

Earth wasn’t created until more than 9 billion years after the Big Bang. In some lucky places, life could have arisen almost right away.

Big Think spoke to the author of “The 5 Love Languages” about the popular relationship theory — and its lack of scientific support.

Philosophers Massimo Pigliucci and Greg Lopez discuss how Stoicism can help us gain perspective on our emotions and act with intention in the world.

Finding a tiny planet around bright stars dozens or hundreds of light-years from Earth is extremely difficult.

There are three kinds of memory that all work together to shape your reality. Neuroscientist André Fenton explains.

The cognitive scientist argues the current AI environment is failing us as consumers and a society. But it’s not too late to change course.