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The famed evolutionary biologist summarizes his research into the genetic basis of evolution.
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As the legendary evolutionary biologist explains, human intercourse is far from a basic fact of life as the act throws away half of our genes and is therefore entirely irrational […]
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Richard Dawkins corrects what he sees as the specious use of the term “theory” and argues that evolution is indeed as close to a ‘fact’ as anything we’ll ever know.
They may be known for the quality (and cost) of their education, but over the past three decades graduates from America’s Ivy League school’s have formed the foundation of contemporary […]
A new anti-obesity drug has proved successful in trials with fewer side effects than traditional treatments. But could cost limit its use?
Comedian David Cross shockingly admitted to snorting cocaine at a White House dinner while only 40 feet away from the president
A massive crevice that could be the entrance to a vast subsurface tunnel has been discovered on the Moon.
An ice-skating bear in a touring Russian circus killed a circus manager and a trainer, raising concerns about the ethics and safety of using animals commercially.
America’s private insurance trade group is appealing to Republicans to block Obama’s healthcare reform plans and reassure its interests.
An experiment in creativity saw a Twitter-based version of 'exquisite corpse' started by Neil Gaiman. But is this really how fiction should be made?
The US has formally called for Roman Polanski’s extradition following four weeks in Swiss custody on child sex charges.
Innovative European theatre group Punchdrunk has brought its terrifying blend of lies, strange scents, whispers and bloody murder to Massachusetts.
Should we pass laws requiring phone companies to pass on location co-ordinates of cell phones to emergency response teams?
America’s new defence spending bill raises concerns about US interference in Pakistan’s domestic affairs.
As I wrote yesterday, momentum continues to build in Washington for a health-care reform that includes a provision for a government-sponsored program which would compete with private insurance companies. Greg […]
Jason Christopher Hartley, a career member of the Army National Guard and author of “Just Another Soldier” came to Big Think today and told us about his 11 months serving […]
The Obama Administration has continued to challenge Fox News as a worthy news network and as noted earlier, reaction can concentrate on the content of the White House’s challenge or […]
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Saudi Arabia is flush with oil wealth but rooted in a strict religious tradition partially responsible for a small extremist subculture that produced most of the 9/11 terrorists. Given this […]
Biofuel development is going to add a lot more greenhouse gases to the atmosphere than previously estimated, according to a new assessment published today in Science Express. In theory, fuel […]
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Robert Lacey explains why aspiring journalists should follow their passion and ignore naysayers.