The Latest from Big Think

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A hand flipping through a box of old records to illustrate why old people don't like new music.
“They just don’t make good music like they used to.”
Nacht Wacht at Rijksmuseum
Released in 1972, "Ways of Seeing" has proven to be as worthy of study as the artistic traditions it investigates.
universe expand energy
Previously, only the brightest and most active galaxies could pierce the obscuring wall of cosmic dust. At last, normal galaxies break through.
Pope
Far from acting as the conduits of a benevolent deity, these religious leaders threw the teachings of their own church out of the window.
davemaoite
Until now, researchers believed davemaoite could never be found on Earth's surface.
Washington believed that particular Thanksgiving in 1789 was a crucial occasion.
universal basic income
Universal basic income can secure basic independence for citizens, something which modern states have failed to do, argues author Louise Haagh.
cosmic beauty
We should all pause to appreciate the awe-inspiring beauty of the Universe.
An urban area with the words 'I want to thank you' spraypainted on a wall illustrating why we should be grateful
When we are more focused on the good things we enjoy in life, we have more to live for.
No matter how controversial or politicized our world becomes, science remains humanity's best tool for figuring out how things work.
A person turning meat in a frying pan illustrating why deep fried turkeys explode
A chemist explains the real reason your family dinner is such a risky ordeal.
management training
With the right management training program, organizations can empower leaders with the skills they need to succeed — giving everyone on the team a leg up.
quantum consciousness
Quantum mechanics + consciousness: There is nothing better than mixing two great mysteries to produce an even bigger one.
back-burner
The internet has made it easier than ever to keep in touch with our exes. For people in relationships, that can cause problems.
round
The stars, planets, and many moons are extremely round. Why don't they take other shapes?
The Mayflower at sea
The early colonists thought they were being pulled by God into a void left by plague.