Search
Latest Articles
The newest essays, interviews, and features from Big Think.
A recent op-ed in the New York Times says technology is not to blame for teens’ mental health struggles, but a new University of Michigan study suggests otherwise.
There are some big hurdles for Bitcoin to overcome. Cryptocurrencies must become practical for real-world use.
While the probiotic trend has been suspect at best, there is one therapeutic application that keeps holding up: fecal transplant.
A steel worker becomes an unlikely viral star for his ability to touch molten metal.
Faith is in retreat, atheism is on the march. But only in China does a majority positively state they don’t believe in God.
What makes you want to eat even when you're not hungry? Scientists at UCLA now know exactly why.
5mins
There's a reason you can't stop you head boppin' to block-rockin' beats, and why you can't get a song's hook out of your head.
A historical look into the tipple that toppled the British Empire and kick-started America.
Karen Michels video on the dangers of coconut oil has gone viral, leaving the nutritional blogosphere scratching its head.
We've come full circle, once again: balance is key to a healthy diet.
7mins
Want to hear a joke? Universities haven’t innovated in 400 years. At a time when close to half of all students aren't graduating, Dan Rosensweig explains why and how to fix this broken education system.
Recently released video and still images offer a rare view of uncontested indigenous residents of the Amazonian rainforest, including the solitary last member of his tribe.
A new study shows how bots and Russian trolls have been spreading misinformation and confusion on Twitter about vaccination in an apparent attempt to sow discord among Americans.
A new study on global alcohol consumption, said to be the largest and most detailed of its kind, says the “safest level of drinking is none.”
Microsoft Windows 95 was launched exactly 23 years ago today, selling for the tidy sum of $209.95. Now you can download it for free on almost any device. Go ahead. You know you want to.
Creationists believe that every aspect of reality was planned. Conspiracy theorists think that major socio-political events were planned. We now know why there is an overlap between the two groups.
A new study compares the psychedelic DMT with near-death experiences.
With every second that goes by, tens of thousands of star disappear from our reach. And it’s getting worse. It’s been nearly a century since scientists first theorized that the Universe […]
3mins
After a setback occurs, you have two choices: blame someone, or get wiser. Executive coach Alisa Cohn explains why a 'learning lab' is more productive than pointing fingers.
This eccentric Spanish spy received medals of honor from both the Nazis and the Allies. How did he do it, and why?