The Latest from Big Think

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A silver DeLorean car, modified to resemble the time machine from "Back to the Future," is parked on a street. People are standing nearby, marveling at the iconic vehicle, while an orange construction sign looms in the background, hinting at disruptions in travel time physics.
Traveling back in time is a staple of science fiction movies. But according to Einstein, it's a physical possibility that's truly allowed.
Two people walk hand in hand on a grassy hilltop trail, wearing winter jackets and hats. Sparse trees and a distant landscape are visible under a clear sky.
A researcher weighs in on who’s accountable, when and why, in the eyes of the law — and whether the measures work as intended.
The sharpest optical images, for now, come from the Hubble Space Telescope. A ground-based technique can make images over 100 times sharper.
Five people stand or sit around a large, ominous hole in the ground, under a cloudy sky, reflecting on their struggles and supporting each other in raising mental health awareness.
Mental health awareness is more widespread than ever. Some professionals think it may have gone overboard — especially on TikTok.
Silhouettes of ten people stand on a reflective wet surface against a backdrop of a sunset sky, symbolizing AI.
AI projects reveal both heroes and villains in your workforce — success depends on maximizing the number of heroes.
Comparison chart showing the Standard Model particles on the left and the hypothetical SUSY particles on the right. The red arrow highlights the SUSY gluon (g-tilde). Before we give up supersymmetry, consider how these theoretical particles could revolutionize our understanding of physics.
Almost 100 years ago, an asymmetric pathology led Dirac to postulate the positron. A similar pathology could lead us to supersymmetry.
A person in a white shirt looks out a large window at a cityscape with skyscrapers and distant water under a cloudy sky.
Neuroscientist Christof Koch on human minds, AI, and bacteria.
Black and white image of the moon's surface covered with numerous craters of varying sizes under a stark black sky.
The Moon is the most likely place for evidence from the dawn of life on Earth to be preserved in cold storage.
Five silhouetted figures walk towards a bright white area on a predominantly red background, casting long shadows—an evocative portrayal of leadership skills in action.
Whatever your length of service in the top role, this tool-box will help you conquer adversity — and thrive.
how many planets
From the coldest planets to spacecraft that have exited the Solar System, these little-known facts stump even many professional astronomers.
The United States Supreme Court building, a neoclassical structure with tall columns.
Should social media platforms have the right to decide what speech to allow online? Should the government?
Aerial view of a solar farm with rows of solar panels installed on grassy fields on a sunny day.
A look back at the rise of solar power in the US and what's next.
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Sound may be an overlooked tool for boosting well-being.
A sandwich with lettuce and bread, adorned with a toothpick, features doll arms and legs sticking out, creating a whimsical yet slightly eerie scene evoking playful hints of cannibalism.
Are fava beans and chianti really the best pairing for human liver?
A colorful, vintage illustration of the sun with a face surrounded by 3 rainbow and various clouds.
Redemption is the journey towards becoming a better person. It's the story of human life.
parallel universe
The Universe's history, from cosmic inflation to the Big Bang to the present, is known. But whether it's infinite or not is still a mystery.
A small, warm-blooded brown bird with outstretched wings captured in mid-flight against a blue sky.
An excerpt from renowned neuropsychologist Nicholas Humphrey’s book “Sentience: The Invention of Consciousness.”
A drawing shows a person's side profile on the left, with dashed lines leading to a second drawing on the right where the facial features are replaced by a question mark, hinting at a lack of perceptivity.
To understand others, you need to see past their fleeting emotions. You must perceive who they are as people.
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Depression can cause you to think too much — and physically sense too little.