James Manyika, director at the McKinsey Global Institute, explains that technology isn't just for rich countries anymore.

Gay rights supporter Patrick Stewart sees some nuance in the debate. Do you agree?

Researchers discuss their research into the Disneyland measles outbreak and why you should vaccinate for the good of the herd.

We surprise the world's brightest minds with ideas they're not at all prepared to discuss. Check out our promo and subscribe now. Episode 1 launches 6/20/15.

Both biology and economics are in the “productivity selection” business. But self-interest in evolution differs greatly from self-interest in economics. Comparing them shows that excessive self-maximization has become a systemic risk.

An exposé in this week’s issue of The New Yorker on the surprising depth of jihadist poetry should be required reading for everyone on the swelling list of candidates for president […]

George Zimmer, famous for his familiar beard and iconic commercial catchphrase, is attempting to disrupt the tailoring industry with a new venture.

Where the 20th century was an era dominated by organizational hierarchies, the 21st century is all about networks.

Genetically modified plants, in and of themselves, are not harmful, says Bill. In fact, they feed billions of people thanks to increased crop yields.

Would there be only blackness past the event horizon? Or something more? They say ‘A flat ocean is an ocean of trouble. And an ocean of waves… can also be […]

Caleb M. Brown discovered a new dinosaur species… and used it to help him pop the question.

Researchers discovered a causal link between poor sleep and the build-up of the beta-amyloid protein, which is believed to cause Alzheimer's.

Given the age in which we live, it’s easy to equate intelligence with access to information. And, of course, information is a significant part of knowledge and intelligence. But it […]

A spiritual practice helps us learn about ourselves. It's also a great way to make money.

Organization expert Carson Tate suggests taking a good hard look at all the things you assume you "should" do and question why they're so important. By seeing beyond the veneer of our "shoulds" we can better understand when it's best to say "yes" and when it benefits us to say "no."

Sarah Larson analyzes how texting our amusement has changed — how does a "heehee" sound versus a "hehe"?

The story of the boy who survived underwater for 42 minutes is astounding. But how was he able to live? Science gives us a few possible answers.

It's undeniable that the climate of the Alaskan interior and western Yukon Territories is undergoing a startling change. With warmer temperatures comes heightened risk of costly natural disasters.

Pluto’s moons, Nix and Hydra, are the first with irregular rotations, and hence unpredictable sunsets and sunrises. “Movin’ right along.You take it, you know best.Hey, I’ve never seen the Sun […]

David Walsh has found that sports help people cope with big life changes — it acts as an outlet and allows us to have a sense of community. So, how would sports help in the transition to retirement?