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The Boomerang Nebula, in our galaxy, is even colder than completely empty space. Here’s how that’s possible. Imagine the coldest place you possibly can. Inside it, the particles that make […]
A new study takes a fresh look at the mechanics of forming habits.
As plant-based burgers get tastier and the health benefits become clearer, we might soon see more carnivores go meatless.
It's a public health crisis, experts say.
The first response to big, bad news is likely to be widespread panic — it’s human nature. Yet, says risk communication expert David Ropeik, you can actually strengthen a team’s […]
Some books had a profound influence on Einstein's thinking and theories.
On Wednesday, Chicago was colder than parts of Antarctica by 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
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We're unearthing the next big idea in post-high school education. Is it yours?
Lumina Foundation is partnering with Big Think to unearth the next large-scale, rapid innovation in post-high school education. Enter the competition here!
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What's the role of evil in storytelling?
Thoughtful advice on how to manage a volatile market.
The person whose phone was affected would have been given no indication that others were eavesdropping.
Omigod, they're cute, but there's peril in smooches and snuggles.
How did psychedelics and computers converge?
By 2003, General Electric, now better known as GE, had a reputation problem. Its long-time image as a company at the forefront of a sparkling future had been shaken. After […]
We spent a day with a primate expert to find out.
Ancient beverages such as tea and chamomile can heighten your modern-day performance.
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Algorithms and propagandists exploit the human instinct to connect to play us.
All the other planets have craters, icecaps, clouds, or a rich, banded structure. But not Uranus. The eight major planets of the Solar System all possess their own unique features. The […]