exploration

Jonathan Zimmerman explains why teachers should invite, not censor, tough classroom debates.

Mega-rich entrepreneurs are taking us where no human being has gone before.

In 1654, Blaise Pascal wrote: “All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” That’s more true today than ever.

This culinary map of Los Angeles proves the city is more than just the world’s movie capital.

There are places in our solar system where you can fly.

How can we use the resources that are already on the Moon to make human exploration of the satellite as economical as possible?

This is the most talked about Big Think video of 2018! What’s your take?

Being raised indoors might be the reason young Americans struggle in the adult world.

The greatest space program spinoff? Human collaboration.

Feeling the urge to scare yourself this Halloween? Here are seven important horror films you have to see.

“I think it’s worth asking yourself, ‘What risks are worth taking?’ And once you’ve decided to take them, change who you are so you can win.”

Is the world actually flat? Let’s ask someone who has some actual perspective on the subject… from space.

It’s an incredibly exciting time to be alive, especially if you’re an explorer. We may have been to almost every point on the globe, but there is so much left to understand.

NASA is close to testing its next-generation nuclear fission reactors that would power a Mars colony and propel space exploration.

Everyone loves Europa, says Neil deGrasse Tyson. Why? It’s a strong bet for finding life in our solar system, and it’s even more amazing because it breaks all the rules.

Are we alone in the universe? NASA’s exploration of TRAPPIST-1 has the potential to answer one of humanity’s deepest questions.