The Latest from Big Think

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A new study provides the first proof-of-principle that genetic material transferred from one species to another can increase both longevity and healthspan in the recipient animal.
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If someone can make you feel insecure, incomplete, and inadequate, they then can present themselves as the solution you need.
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Einstein's theory of general relativity introduced the concept of space having a shape. So, what is the shape of space?
Two people laying down in a field, reflecting on their habits and contemplating their battles with depression.
A healthy lifestyle even protects those who are genetically predisposed to depression.
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Using peach and eggplant emojis as shorthand for sex may seem like a new thing, but Renaissance artists were experts at using produce to imply intercourse.
A little alien talking on a telephone.
"If we find just one other example of biology out there, then life is not an accident."
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To thrive in a rapidly changing future, we will need adaptable and diverse skill sets. Here’s where to look.
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A combination of factors make the weather at New Hampshire's Mount Washington arguably the most brutal in the world.
A diamond sits on top of a pile of rocks.
Quarterback Tom Brady was initially overlooked by NFL scouts, but he had vast hidden reserves of character.
LIGO squeezed light
There's a quantum limit to how precisely anything can be measured. By squeezing light, LIGO has now surpassed all previous limitations.
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This biochemist is determined to create a new life form by reversing the shape of molecules.
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A true scientific view of if, where, and when extraterrestrial life exists is within our grasp thanks to biosignatures and technosignatures.
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According to the CDC, 50 countries worldwide have drinkable tap water. But look closer, and the picture is more nuanced.
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A woman’s name would undermine the credibility of the mission. Names of former Nazis, however, were no problem.
entropy 2 stroke engine
The second law of thermodynamics is an inviolable law of reality. Here's what everyone should know about closed, open, and isolated systems.
“To take this in, you need to ride inside the mathematical symbols.” 
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Science and philosophy seem to be separate fields, but philosophical advancements have made the world more accepting of debate and unorthodox ideas.
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To reap the benefits of AI technologies, businesses must keep humans in the driving seat.
NASA's JWST captures the deepest view of galaxies in the night sky.
JWST has already broken many of Hubble's cosmic records. Perhaps additional record-breakers already exist within this data-rich image?