The Latest from Big Think

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Three historical figures in a collage: on the left and right, black and white sketches of two different men; in the center, a blue-toned image of a statue of a seated, thinking person—a perfect visual encapsulation of philosophy for leaders.
Three of the greatest moral philosophers — Bentham, Kant and Aristotle — offer invaluable and practical lessons for leaders today.
A close-up of a rocket engine testing setup, showing a small blue flame at the nozzle and multiple cables and pipes connected to the engine.
Astro Mechanica’s “turboelectric” jet engines offer a way to transform both commercial flights and space launches.
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Changing the narrative on false memories might be surprisingly simple.
Two observatory domes under a starry night sky, with the Milky Way visible, form a stunning backdrop as an optical interferometer captures the universe's secrets.
Interferometry gave us a black hole's event horizon, but that was in the radio. What can we accomplish with a new optical interferometer?
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Hackers are in an arms race with cyber defenders. Will AI tip the balance?
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Dinosaurs and other beasts were once thought to be the “undisputed masters” of Venus.
Planck CMB
Today, the deepest depths of intergalactic space aren't at absolute zero, but at a chill 2.73 K. How does that temperature change over time?
A clock face with moon phases as numbers, set against a blue sky with scattered clouds, creates a whimsical portrayal of lunar time.
Physicists recently created Coordinated Lunar Time, a time zone for our Moon.
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Achieving values and pursuing growth is the real secret to a fulfilled life.
A map depicting historical migration paths with two human figures positioned in different regions, illustrating ancient travel routes. The map shows various colored regions representing different terrains.
Early modern humans interbred with Neanderthals — and scientists recently pinpointed a key site of contact.
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Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
A vibrant, high-resolution image of a spiral galaxy with rich clusters of stars and interstellar dust, where most stars formed.
The Universe has been creating stars for nearly all 13.8 billion years of its history. But those photons can't match the Big Bang's light.
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Comet A3, also known as Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, has sprung to life since 2024's last equinox. Here's how to catch the show for yourself.
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Are breakthroughs really a matter of chance, or are they simply waiting to be uncovered by the right person at the right time?
A book spread showing a painting of a person, eyes filled with curiosity, looking outside on the left and four brain scan images on the right, overlaid on an orange background.
Research suggests curiosity triggers parts of the brain associated with anticipation, making answers more rewarding once discovered.
Aerial image of a Martian landscape with rough, textured surface featuring blue and reddish-brown hues marked by undulating ridges and valleys.
Scientists might be looking for Martian life in the wrong place.
Open book showing a goldfish on the left page set against a black background and a colorful circular pattern on the right page, symbolizing the vibrancy of company culture. The book lies flat on a neutral surface.
The multifaceted nature of company culture is what makes it so challenging — this guide will help you make sense of the complexity.
A man rubs his eyes while holding his glasses in his left hand and wearing a white shirt, with a watch on his left wrist, perhaps tired from hours of Zoom science sessions.
Why “audio gaps" in video meetings wear us out — and why we need the meaningful relationships forged in communal workspaces.
dark matter substructure intracluster light
In theory, dark matter is cold, collisionless, and only interacts via gravity. What we see in ultra-diffuse galaxies indicates otherwise.