This isn't limited to religion. 

This could really revolutionize higher education.

There's another player (other than genetics) that helps dictate our sexual preferences.

Whether it's the refugee crisis, the rise of ISIS, or the global state of terror, the Western world is reaping what it has sown. Its response to these consequences will determine the course of the world moving forward.

The way you experience time changes when you near the speed of light. So what happens when you actually reach it? “Everyone has his dream; I would like to live […]

Beauty and duty are increasingly involved in an undeclared conflict. It's not a fair fight; one side is much stronger (illustrating how art works on our "hidden brain"). 

Ever want to get rid of the link to that pic of you doing a keg stand? Google can help. And it's pretty creepy.

The Adverse Childhood Study found that survivors of childhood trauma are up to 5,000 percent more likely to attempt suicide, have eating disorders, or become IV drug users. Dr. Vincent Felitti, the study's founder, details this remarkable and powerful connection.

Test your legal acumen. Pencils ready!

For years, health experts have raved about the regenerative benefits of antioxidants. Now there's a big caveat.

The legendary TV writer and producer urges viewers to not get too caught up on past mistakes and messy history.

What's the point of designating a so-called American Dream if we're not willing to extend it to anyone and everyone who works hard to make this country a better place?

The most powerful accelerator in the world found the Higgs, but might not find anything else. What should come next? “It is no good to try to stop knowledge from […]

Shifts away from Islamism require grassroots, ground-up approaches to change.

Our grandparents shouldn't lose out on life just because they age.

Have you been enjoying learning about the Universe? There’s always so much to cover that we’re never going to run out of stories to tell, new discoveries to report on, […]

The scattered toponyms that delight us by their unvarnished expression of downheartedness, defeat and despond.

Sure their students won a debate against Harvard, but that's only one reason the Bard Prison Initiative is changing the way we think about criminals.

Words of wisdom from Maya Angelou: "I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it."

This is a great way of understanding the difference between artificial intelligence and genuine intelligence, i.e., human intelligence.