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Research has shown how important empathy is to relationships, but there are limits to its power.

Digitized logbooks from the 1800s reveal a steep decline in strike rate for whalers.

New studies show that some people can hear and respond to questions while dreaming.

Being a leader is about more than the job title. You have to earn respect.

A new paper explores how noise from human activities pollutes the oceans, and what we can do to fix it.

From making their own swabs to staying in constant communication across the board, Northwell Health dove headfirst into uncharted waters to take on the virus and save lives.

Researchers devise a record-breaking laser transmission that avoids atmospheric interference.

When someone is lying to you personally, you may be able to see what they’re doing.

Other cultures can differ greatly from your own, but there are commonalties in the way we express emotions.

Scientists ripped up kids’ drawings. This is what they learned about relationships.

Experts plead with Americans to keep gatherings limited this Thanksgiving, while families devise new ways to celebrate the holidays.

Is your masturbation routine benefitting your sex life? Here’s how to tell…

Social media seems to stress some people out. Maybe its time for a break?

Distancing doesn’t have to mean distant.

A persistent barrage of information is not the best method for getting through to someone with a different point of view.

While the benefits of music therapy are well known, more in-depth research explores how music benefits children with autism.

Scientists confirm that slow blinks are an effective way to connect with a cat.

This week, Big Think is partnering with Freethink to bring you amazing stories of the people and technologies that are shaping our future.

A non-profit dedicated to science communication offers to connect learners with over 11,000 scientists.

Breakthrough technology uses multiplexing entanglement to make an ultra-secure quantum internet.

Technology is an important tool, but it will take an ecosystem of educators, students, and caregivers to make the most of it.

This medieval-themed meme highlights a shady yet all too common rhetorical move people make in arguments.

From reassessing the way schools are funded to changing the curriculum, there are ways to fix the inequities in education.

Educators have proven that they can “turn the aircraft carrier” when they need to, but the system needs to match their efforts.

Some anxiety is natural, but it doesn’t have to control your life.

Pandemic rumors and information overload make separating fact from fancy difficult, putting people’s health and lives at risk.

Getting what you want often requires choosing the right strategy.

Helping students get better at learning prepares them for life, not just higher education.

It turns out, letting your partner know you appreciate them leads to a stronger relationship. Who’d have thunk?

Don’t worry about grammar rules at first. They’ll only trip you up.