Maybe our understanding of quantum entanglement is incomplete, or maybe there is something fundamentally unique about consciousness.
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A researcher weighs in on who’s accountable, when and why, in the eyes of the law — and whether the measures work as intended.
This necropsy represents an early entry in what would become a tradition of performing autopsies to consider an individual’s sanctity.
There is no such thing as a void in the Universe.
It’s not about fairness. It’s about using every possible advantage.
Einstein’s most famous equation is E = mc², which describes the rest mass energy inherent to particles. But motion matters for energy, too.
Smarter building materials can control indoor temperatures without external power.
Once students master the basics of math, they are allowed to use calculators. The same should be true of writing and ChatGPT.
Named “Phoenix,” this AI-powered humanoid could be your next coworker.
Denmark’s 10 Jante Laws are grim, and yet they bring so much happiness.
This research team is working out how to detect extraterrestrial cells in the liquid water ocean hidden beneath Enceladus’s icy crust.
Most schools use a semester system, but a new study suggests that they should switch to quarters.
People in the East and West really do think differently, especially when it comes to self-identity. Depending where you live, either associative or distinctive thinking will shape your sense of self.
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Are physicists about to decode a mysterious field of science that could have huge implications for your health?
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Yes, “the laws of physics break down” at singularities. But something really weird must have happened for black holes to not possess them.
Intracellular bacteria promote cancer metastasis by enhancing the tumor cells’ resistance to mechanical stress in the bloodstream
“By 2040, we hope to see a number of new drugs that have been designed with AI reaching patients.”
To solve “addition bias” don’t punish people who subtract — call in the “friction fixers” instead.
A new AI lie detector can dive into their hidden thoughts and reveal “what language models truly believe about the world.”
According to author and entrepreneur Steven Kotler, at some point this century, we will confront the prospect of immortality.
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How efficiently could quantum engines operate?
If your computer crashes, it might be due to a star that exploded somewhere in the Universe millions of years ago.
Scientists have been chasing the dream of harnessing the reactions that power the Sun since the dawn of the atomic era. Interest, and investment, in the carbon-free energy source is heating up.
Inside the “out there” quest for a drug that would help doctors save lives before it’s too late.
In general relativity, white holes are just as mathematically plausible as black holes. Black holes are real; what about white holes?
Big Think recently spoke with behavioral scientist and author Katy Milkman about what really motivates us and steers our behavior.