When the great American tradition of the road trip meets the great Jewish tradition of the deli, we get the Great American Deli Schlep.
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The true story of the shot that “reverberated through England” when science collided head-on with religion.
A Cambridge Ph.D. student has solved a grammatical problem that has befuddled Sanskrit scholars since the 5th century BC.
Yes, “the laws of physics break down” at singularities. But something really weird must have happened for black holes to not possess them.
These composers channeled the horror of the Holocaust and Hiroshima while honoring those who lived through it.
What creates our private, inner universes is still a mystery.
An innovation’s value is found between the technophile’s promises and the Luddite’s doomsday scenarios.
Anything, good or bad, about Henry Ford can be contradicted — except his ambition and his work.
“We are biologically programmed to have empathy. It’s something we can’t suppress.”
Hit shows are like societal mirrors, capable of reflecting the cultural zeitgeist whose likeness they try to record.
Identity politics has become a highly contentious element within modern political discourse. Those who support this approach believe it bolsters the presence and power of those who would otherwise be […]
How (not) to end up in the ash heap of history.
Through self-tracking and self-experimentation, we can greatly improve our cognitive capacity.
An elephant at the Bronx Zoo has become a cause célèbre for animal rights activists.
Participants were also more likely to see God as old than young, and male rather than female.
The brightest object in the night sky, our Moon is an unmistakable sight. The brightest object in the night sky, our Moon is an unmistakable sight. The Moon, in a […]
How an environmental theology class opened my eyes—and mind—to my biblical responsibility.
ISS astronauts and NASA satellites capture amazing photos of the Raikoke volcano eruption.
Recently, “the London patient” became the second person in history to be cured of HIV. Now, “the Düsseldorf patient” appears to be the third, with the possibility of more on the way.
A study finds a link between intolerant attitudes among some Americans and support for anti-democratic measures and army rule.
Yes, life exists in our Universe. No, that statement doesn’t equal science. Imagine you’ve encountered a natural phenomenon you want to understand better, but don’t have the tools to do so. […]
Crazy Rich Asians is the first film to feature an all-Asian cast in 25 years. It is also a bonafide success, both financially and culturally. Inspired by its fanfare, Big Think looks at seven other films that shook American society.
A number of important women are working outside mainstream media to build platforms that address the gray areas in challenging topics.
What are the health and environmental effects of electric night light?
An online conspiracy theory about President Donald Trump is now affecting people and politics in real life.
Sticklers, pedants, and English teachers love to correct your grammar, but they can put their red pens down when it comes to these six folk errors.
A classic essay defines different ways to disagree, from the worst to the best, with lessons that ring true in our divisive times.
“Nice and in control: the twin peaks of a good reputation…But since we are riddled with contradiction, this is not a simple story.”
The answer is a resounding yes—but not if it’s loaded with sugar and milk products.