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Passions aren't fixed. You can develop them.
A Stanford new study delves into whether passions are fixed or developed.
September 12, 2018
10 reasons why Finland's education system is the best
No standardized tests, no private schools, no stress. Finland's education system is consistently ranked best in the world. Why isn't America copying it?
September 09, 2018
Make space great again: Why the International Space Station still matters
As one of the biggest manmade structures in the sky and at a cost of over $100b, it's the place where the space age dream is still alive.
September 03, 2018
Earth has more moons than you might think
We aren't lunarly exclusive. Earth has a few minimoons whizzing around us, including one that comes back into our orbit every 20 years or so.
August 26, 2018
The 10 greatest works of art in the world... and the stories behind them
What inspired the Mona Lisa, China's Terracotta Warriors, and more?
August 23, 2018
Musk's magic is fading: Is the "tech 2.0" bubble about to burst?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has shocked investors and now draws the ire of the SEC after clumsily announcing that he intended to take the company private.
August 20, 2018
Universal apocalypse: This is how all of creation could end
The ultimate fate of the universe is a mind-bogglingly thing to think about. So what’s the final outcome for it all?
August 18, 2018
Why are some people left-handed? Here's what science has discovered
Why is only 10% of the population left-handed? There are a few new scientific clues pointing to the answer.
August 13, 2018
The definitive history of our moon
You've probably seen it hanging around. But how did it get there? And can we live there?
August 12, 2018
7 most famous mythical places
Throughout history, mankind has often been enthralled by stories of mythical places, cities, and paradises shrouded in secrets and lost to the sands of time. Here are the 7 most famous mythical places in the world.
August 12, 2018
NASA's Parker Solar Probe is attempting to touch the sun
The probe, no larger than a car, will be the closest a man-made object has ever gotten to the sun. We will be able to study and see it like we’ve never seen it before.
August 04, 2018
The Loch Ness Monster: Science, myth, and DNA
Is Nessie real or just a tourism ploy? There might be more to this (in)famous monster than you think...
July 29, 2018
The seven ancient wonders of the world
Only the pyramids stand today. What did the other 6 look like?
July 22, 2018
Black holes, quasars & supernova: The most astounding phenomenon in outer space
Everything you wanted to know about black holes, supernova, and quasars but were afraid to ask.
July 21, 2018
How the Medici family created and lost their banking empire
The Medici family had a long and powerful influence in European history for hundreds of years. They were well known for their banking prowess and are synonymous as an unparalleled patron of the arts during the Italian Renaissance.
July 08, 2018
10 of the strangest exoplanets in the universe
Bright pink? Lava? Liquid planets that could hold water? Some far-out planets are truly... out of this world.
July 08, 2018
Relax, the robots won't take all our jobs
The fear of robots taking over our economy is unfounded. After all, this kind of disruption happens a lot more often, in the historical sense, than you might think.
July 07, 2018
Future of mixed reality: How augmented and virtual worlds will collide
A primer on the amazing possibilities of mixed reality, augmented reality, and virtual reality technology.
June 24, 2018
10 documentaries that will make you a lot smarter about money
There’s no escaping its vast power and utility for the human enterprise. Stories, great tales, and songs have all been written about the all-mighty dollar. Here's 10 documentaries that we think you'll enjoy.
June 17, 2018
How to become a millionaire
Becoming a millionaire is not out of grasp for the ordinary person. Here are tried and tested methods for wealth creation to get your plan in action.
June 11, 2018
Why are unscientific beliefs increasing among millennials?
We don’t have to stop inquiring or wondering about the far-flung vistas of reality, we just need to do it with some good old-fashioned logic.
June 11, 2018
Transgender brains more closely resemble brains of the sex they align with, rather than what they were born with
Gender studies are leaving the college halls and heading into the lab. Increasingly, there have been more rigorous studies into how transgender people neurologically relate to the sex they identify with rather than their biological sex.
June 03, 2018
What's the difference between A.I., machine learning, and robotics?
There's a lot of confusion as to what AI, machine learning, and robotics do. Sometimes, they can all be used together.
May 28, 2018
Gamifying reality: How AR and VR will combine to transform experience
It's the dawn of a new age. AI, VR, and robotics are creating the future that science-fiction writers have dreamed about.
May 28, 2018
What animals is A.I. currently smarter than?
Can artificial intelligence rival the animal kingdom? We compare the intelligence of four animals to current A.I. capabilities.
May 22, 2018
The history of VR: How virtual reality sprang forth from science fiction
For many years the concept of virtual worlds and far flung digital realities was the stuff of speculative fiction and philosophy. But it may soon take over the world.
May 13, 2018
The 10 best books about A.I.
Here are some of the best books on the rich history, rabid speculations and intriguing fictionalized world of artificial intelligence.
May 05, 2018
The 10 smartest NFL Players to ever be drafted
The NFL is known predominantly for its players’ display of athletic prowess. But you’d be surprised to know that many of these same players are incredibly smart. Here are some of the smartest NFL players ever to have graced the league.
April 28, 2018
Mike Colagrossi
Mike Colagrossi is a writer and founder of Colagrossi Media, an email marketing agency.
An ad man at heart with a love for a witful turn of phrase, his eclectic writing expertise ranges from the domain of science and tech to digital marketing.
