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There’s real, straightforward science behind the destruction of an Alderaan-sized planet. In all of science fiction, perhaps the most iconic moment of destruction occurs in 1977’s Star Wars: A New […]
With the realization that overdue charges disproportionately affect access for low-income readers, libraries are reconsidering the value of fees.
Big Think has launched a line of apparel and goods that celebrate the life and work of four geniuses.
For the third time in U.S. history, the House of Representatives voted to impeach a sitting U.S. president.
It’s one of the two best meteor showers of the year. Don’t let the full Moon stop you. Every year, as the Earth intercepts the debris streams of comets and asteroids […]
Way back in 1965, the soon-to-be founder of Intel, Gordon Moore, published a paper predicting that the number of transistors that could fit on a computer chip would double every […]
Long-lasting capsule can remain in the stomach and release contraceptive drugs over several weeks.
Iceland has closed almost 88% of its gender gap and increased its lead over second-ranked Norway.
Recent research estimates that the growth of emissions slowed down to 0.6 percent in 2019. However, this still means that humans released more CO2 into the atmosphere in 2019 than in any other year.
A new study analyzed more than 1.5 billion opioid prescriptions over eight years.
A new method of measuring human exposure to the potentially toxic chemical calls into question regulatory policy.
Interpreter, Google's language translating tool, is coming to mobile and it's poised to change our everyday conversations.
Giant Christmas image took 80 miles and nine hours to make
Despite warnings and protestations from astronomers and skywatchers, Starlink is moving fast and breaking things. In May of this year, Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched the first group of its new satellite […]
After saving literally thousands on these business aids, you'll already be well on your way to a thriving new venture.
These films offer viewers a glimpse into the world as it is could be.
Following two deadly crashes, the FAA has been engaged in a lengthy review process of the Boeing 737. With recent news that the review may continue into 2020, Boeing has opted to halt production of the plane.
Consider the 2,600 times we touch our phones every day.