One often-neglected result of climate change is ocean acidification. If this process continues, we may start to see fewer fish and more jellyfish.
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The world of particle physics sure does have surprises, even for the most educated of physicists out there. If you ever take a visit to the physical site of CERN, where […]
Evolution doesn’t clean up after itself very well.
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Thoughtful advice on how to manage a volatile market.
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A new study has some disturbing implications for rodents who like a nice soda.
In one generation, the climate of many American cities will experience a noticeable shift.
The U.S. Soccer Federation says “market realities” explain the pay gap. Others say it’s institutionalized sexism.
Sisu is an ancient concept that is an integral part of Finland’s national character.
Elite organizations tend to get conspiracy theorists going.
The best self-directed learners use these seven habits to improve their knowledge and skills in any subject.
The buildings of the future will be fluid, impermanent, and in constant transformation. But will human nature catch up?
Devil facial tumor disease, or DFTD, has cut the Tasmanian devil population by 90 percent. Now, some devils have evolved to resist the virulent cancer.
From explosions to their unique and vibrant colors, the fireworks displays we adore require quantum physics. This Thursday, July 4, 2019, is remarkable for a number of reasons. It happens to […]
We put presidents on our money, but isn’t there more to life than politics?
In all the Universe, there’s only one Earth. But can we find the other worlds that are like ours? Even though the ingredients for life have been confirmed to be practically […]
When Cresswell returned to teaching after a five-year break, she noticed a marked difference in the ways undergraduates approached learning in the classroom.
Though written for his students, the lessons can be applied by any essay writer.
Well-lit cities and towns are essential to public safety. That doesn’t have to ruin the night sky. For most of us here on planet Earth, navigating the world at night is […]
Sure, Epicureans focused on seeking pleasure – but they also did so much more.
The coin depicts a black hole and one of the late physicist’s most important formulas.
March is Women’s History Month, and Big Think+ is commemorating it with a collection of videos highlighting both women’s history, and the complicated choices facing women who are making history […]
In her new Netflix special, Amy Schumer gets real about fear.
The new fossil offers insight into when whales returned to the oceans millions of years ago.
Why do we work for five days and then take two days off? The answer might surprise you.
Weather isn’t climate. The President isn’t a scientist. And physics is still real. The country is freezing in an unprecedented fashion, and global warming is to blame. Sound crazy? The cold […]