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It is generally ineffective, occasionally poisonous, and driving numerous species to the brink of extinction.

The anthropic principle has fascinating scientific uses, where the simple fact of our existence holds deep physical lessons. Don’t abuse it!

From the tiniest subatomic scales to the grandest cosmic ones, solving any of these puzzles could unlock our understanding of the Universe.

More than a century ago, Halifax suffered an accidental blast one-fifth the size of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima.

Aptera expects to begin delivering its solar-powered car later in 2022.

The theory is accurate within at least one part in a quadrillion.

The false assumption the Multiverse relies on is that something which exists requires an explanation.

Astronomers have been looking for radio waves sent by a distant civilization for more than 60 years.

Is fasting the key to burning fat? It’s not that simple.

An army of replicators belonging to national laboratories, research universities, and amateur garages is rushing to replicate ambient superconductivity in LK-99.

Everything that gets heated up has to, somehow, radiate that energy away. Here’s what we see when that happens in the Universe.

The LHC has a long, productive life ahead of it. An upgraded version, called the “High Luminosity LHC,” will be available in 2028.

Every organization has a power block of dutiful but unappreciated talent. Here’s an effective plan for engagement.

We have two descriptions of the Universe that work perfectly well: General Relativity and quantum physics. Too bad they don’t work together.

A new paper combines two concepts from the edges of astrophysics: Dyson Spheres and black holes. A Type III civilization could combine them.

From hunter-gathers to desk jockeys, we work best when short, intense sessions are followed by lighter fare.

Even though the brain is only 2% of our total body mass, it consumes up to 25% of our energy.

The best evidence for dark matter is astrophysical and indirect. Do new lensing observations point to ultra-light, wave-like dark matter?

A human hand has the power to split wooden planks and demolish concrete blocks. A trio of physicists investigated why this feat doesn’t shatter our bones.

When what we predict and what we measure don’t add up, that’s a sign there’s something new to learn. Could it be a new fundamental force?

The Kardashev scale ranks civilizations from Type 1 to Type 3 based on energy harvesting.

Cam Lawrence — CEO of international venture platform Newlab — joins Big Think Business to discuss his strategic vision for climate tech.

There is more consensus on what heaven looks like than hell.

Flexible organic circuits might someday hook right into your head.

The very word “quantum” makes people’s imaginations run wild. But chances are you’ve fallen for at least one of these myths.

Quantum superposition challenges our notions of what is real.

Thanks to observations of gravitational waves, scientists were able to settle a longstanding debate over the speed of gravity.

There’s a speed limit to the Universe: the speed of light in a vacuum. Want to beat the speed of light? Try going through a medium!

Overwintering is profoundly stressful for trees. So why do they bother?

More than any other of Einstein’s equations, E = mc² is the most recognizable to people. But what does it all mean?