Ever lose yourself in a great book or movie? This is a form of hypnosis.   

According to Tali Sharot, our innate optimism bias is necessary, but needs to be taken in doses. 

Scientific American video explains the evolutionary value of human emotions.

Bill Gates may be the world's first trillionaire in 25 years. That's according to a projection by Oxfam, using an 11% rate of return that has been typical in recent years for the world's wealthiest individuals. 

What caused the incredible eruption that Hubble caught on film? A predicted merger in 5 years might show us. “We have chased away the clouds, the sky is all ‘rose.’” –Francois […]

The philosopher believed we craved for something less pleasant.

In 1905, Albert Einstein's mother thought he was a genius, his sister thought he was a genius, his father thought he was a genius – but that was about it, says author David Bodanis.

In a world afraid of embarrassment, asking dumb questions is a super power, says Tim Ferriss. It takes a secure intellect to risk looking silly, but the rewards are there for the taking.

A careful analysis by two economists finds that phony journalism had little influence on voters and the outcome of the election.

Physicists propose that violations of a fundamental law of physics in early stages of the universe are responsible for the mysterious dark energy.

Does a shot of espresso before walking into an exam make a difference?  

Airbus Group CEO Tom Enders announced last week that the company plans to test a prototype of a “flying car” by the end of the year.

How to turn a galaxy on, once and for all. “Speculating and predicting what lies beyond the boundary is fascinating. Finding out is even more fascinating.” –Wallace H. Tucker When two […]

A universal basic income (UBI) policy could change how we evaluate the meaning and quality of work in our society.

Over the course of his presidency, Barack Obama issued a total of 276 executive orders. So, what exactly does that mean?

UNESCO recognized the Manden Charter in 2009.   

Many teens are showing up to school sleep-deprived from late night social media use, and it may be hurting their academic performance. Researchers find that "over a third of young people appear to be waking up during the night to send or check messages via social media." 

A new study may explain why the Australian megafauna went extinct around 45,000 years ago.

A study analyzes the relationship between how fast people speak and how much information they actually relate.

Repealing Obamacare without a fit replacement will leave tens of millions uninsured. Who is responsible for the fall out? A moral hypothetical raised by Kurt Vonnegut can help.