The Latest from Big Think

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cellulose nanocrystals
Using cellulose from trees and a synthetic polymer, MIT researchers have created a material that "is stronger and tougher than some types of bone, and harder than typical aluminum alloys."
endurance
A famous explorer's doomed ship is finally found 107 years after it was lost to the Antarctic deep.
An expert explains the emerging science of nutrigenomics.
edible electronics
Edible electronics, devices that can be broken down and digested, could perform many useful functions inside the body.
supermountains
Gigantic ranges called "supermountains" formed twice in Earth's history, and they may have had a profound influence on evolutionary history.
In the shadow of the Shard, the mosaics help paint a picture of Roman London.
Happiness study
3mins
Why studying happiness is good for your “psychological immune system,” explained by Harvard “happiness professor” Tal Ben-Sharar.
existence of God
Despite all that we've learned about the Universe, there remain unanswered, and possibly unanswerable, questions. Could "God" be the answer?
Bar Chart Race for GDP
Any dataset that can be quantified over time can be turned into a contest that is both exciting and (a little bit) enlightening.
science journey
From a desert oasis to the Rocky Mountains, being filled with awe makes me a better scientist.
A stay-at-home dad cooking with his son
Too many people still view stay-at-home dads as feckless deadbeats, but their acceptance is an important step toward gender equality.
The human brain is only the latest chapter in the ancient story of thinking on Earth.
Astronomers used supercomputers and an international network of antennas to create the stunning map.
how many planets
Shortly after planet Earth formed, life took a permanent hold on our surface. But just how common is such an outcome?
therapy dog
A ten-minute visit from a therapy dog reduces emergency room patients' pain and anxiety.
executive coaching
Executive coaching is a forward-thinking investment in leadership that can empower high-potential individuals to achieve greater success.
reductionism
We cannot deduce laws about a higher level of complexity by starting with a lower level of complexity. Here, reductionism meets a brick wall.
problems with no solutions
The very concept of a "problem with no solution" goes against human nature. But we must accept this harsh reality to have peace in our lives.
Rotterdam, NL
Africa has the most universities in the 2022 rankings with over two thirds of the world’s youngest universities.