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Why we should balance innovation with stewardship — while reframing the “techno-optimists versus doomers” polarization.
The Universe formed stars, galaxies, and even galaxy clusters extremely early on in our cosmos. This new marvel is one more JWST surprise.
At the upper limits of what's energetically possible, cosmic rays still persist. What happens if a human gets hit by the most energetic one?
The revival of Pasto Varnish shows how living heritage can survive if knowledge is passed on in time.
One of the toughest vocational exams in the world requires candidates to memorize 25,000 streets in an area five times the size of Manhattan.
For elite climbers, divers, and explorers, mastery can fuel an escalation loop in which identity and danger rise together.
The actor learned control, endurance, and focus on-set. Those lessons became the foundation of his real-world fight with addiction and self-hatred.
Timeless guidance on communication, time management, creativity, and more from some of today’s most influential thinkers.
The Stoic philosopher argued that most of life is outside our control — but the little we do control defines who we are.
Our great hope is that today's indirect, astrophysical evidence will someday lead to successful direct detection. What if that's impossible?
Just like animals, galaxies often have bizarre, unusual, or even unique properties. But finding many, all at once, really does raise alarms.
Ernst Stromer discovered Spinosaurus in Egypt. His fossils were destroyed in WWII, yet still shape how we imagine this mysterious dinosaur today.
Too many rich and prominent people turn out to be egotistical jerks: Brad Stulberg argues for a more grounded path towards excellence.
Our view of the world, the Universe, and ourselves can change with just one glimpse of what's out there. It's happened many times before.