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What qualities bring success? Miki and Radha Agrawal share the story of how one decision changed their lives.
The latest advances in genetics and neuroscience suggest that mind control may soon be a reality. But how will we use this power once we get it?
Being able to solve problems and make decisions quickly and effectively are essential skills in both personal and professional life. However, not everyone is good at problem solving and decision-making. […]
Dark matter feels fake. MOND sounds plausible. What should you conclude? Imagine I told you that everything you ever saw, touched, or experienced — in this world and in the Universe beyond — was […]
A new study asserts that liberals and conservatives alike equally disdain hateful comments online, but only when they’re written by women.
Facebook and Instagram are introducing new tools that let mobile users track and manage how they spend time on their apps, like a timer that reminds you when you’ve hit a self-imposed app use time limit, and an option to limit notifications.
The costs of the War in Afghanistan are astounding and without end, with the war about to enter its 17th year.
Huawei sold about 54 million smartphones last quarter, achieving a record-high global market share of 15.8 percent.
If the problem were Trump it wouldn't be happening in other places around the world, says political scientist Ian Bremmer.
Gazing upon the red, blood Moon during totality is only part of the wonders awaiting you. On July 27, 2018, the longest total lunar eclipse of the century took place. Totality […]
Jordan Peterson is one of the most controversial public figures in recent years. Here's a recap of some of his ideas.
How is a smartphone made? Nearly every stage in the smartphone life cycle involves something ethically questionable.
The latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics reveal a rise in workplace fatalities, including how people are dying, and where they’re dying.
The use of informal learning programs is on the rise in organizations around the world. A report on informal learning by Degreed states that reliance on formal learning methods — […]
The United States is by far the world's largest dealer of arms, which often fall into the wrong hands.
No, it won't be as big as the moon, as some have claimed. Still, it will be a nice show for the next month or so.
Michael Shermer responds to the discussion over his article, "Will Science Ever Solve the Mysteries of Consciousness, Free Will and God?"