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In a new book, an MIT scholar examines how game-theory logic underpins many of our seemingly odd and irrational decisions.
Look out at a distant object, and you're not seeing it as it is today. It's size, brightness, and actual distance are all different.
Symmetrical objects are less complex than non-symmetrical ones. Perhaps evolution acts as an algorithm with a bias toward simplicity.
Ukraine destroyed a railway to prevent passage from Transnistria into Ukraine.
Dr. Amrisha Vaish explains the science of remorse, guilt, and an effective apology.
It was supposed to have a 5.5-10 year lifetime, and take 6 months to calibrate. It's performing better than anyone anticipated.
Israel looks to deploy its “Iron Beam” air-defense system within the year.
Elastic thinking can reveal the assumptions that hamstring our ability to solve seemingly intractable problems.
The effects are even worse for women.
Peak performance mind hack explained in 7 minutes.
Disulfiram is an FDA-approved drug for the treatment of chronic alcoholism. It might also serve as anti-anxiety medication.
Fish are surprisingly good in numbers tests — a skill that sometimes makes the difference between life and death.
Presidential gravesites are spread out “democratically” — but this is more by accident than design.
Two types of leaves for two different drastic weather conditions.
People believe that slow and deliberative thinking is inherently superior to fast and intuitive thinking. The truth is more complicated.
John Templeton Foundation
Independent of cultural background, people seem to share a sense of what makes certain color combinations aesthetically pleasing.
Here’s how to design a work environment that gives control to employees and stimulates open conversation.
Stand Together
If there are human-sized creatures walking around on other planets, would we be able to view them directly?