Can creativity really change the world? Creativity Pioneers argue that it can. By using art, culture, and imagination, these innovators are tackling some of the most pressing social issues of […]

In the year 1181, a "guest star" was recorded in the constellation of Cassiopeia. Its modern supernova remnant is weirder than we imagined.

“The field is endless, but my life is limited, as are all of ours. But you do what you can with your time,” says CSO Mart Saarma.

The best autonomous car may be one you don’t even need to own.

Reading this article would be such a millennial thing to do.

“The problem with conspiracy theories is they're not just telling you a story, they're telling you a really good story. There's a hidden cabal behind everything that's happening, there's a secret pattern that you just have to be smart enough to detect.”

Almost everyone asserts that the Big Bang was the beginning of everything, followed by inflation. Has everyone gotten the order wrong?

Some go gently into the night. Others die less prettily in freak accidents or deadly invasions, or after a showy display.

From tribal hunts to Stonehenge and into the modern day, the peer instinct helps humans coordinate their efforts and learning.

Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.

Many mavericks look to Einstein as a unique figure, whose lone genius revolutionized the Universe. The big problem? It isn't true.

The controversial theory about magic mushrooms and human evolution gets a much-needed update.

The late philosopher suggested adding a couple of “Occam’s heuristics” to your critical thinking toolbox.

Beyond stars, galaxies, and gravity, studying the fundamental workings of nature reveals widely applicable lessons for learners everywhere.

"I am free. It's a lot of effort to be free from the prison that is in your mind, and the key is in your pocket." – Edith Eva Eger

Electric vehicle sales are rising but public charging in cities is still lacking.

Businesses are realizing that rapid disruption without stability can lead to long-term failure. A new era of thoughtful, sustainable growth is emerging.

If “founder mode” runs its course, CEOs should cultivate a new skillset rooted in the authenticity of self-awareness.

More than two years after JWST began science operations, our Universe now looks very different. Here are its biggest science contributions.

Studying why innovation clusters form can shed light on how to better promote research and growth.