The Latest from Big Think

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Hold the press... college might be a bad idea. Unless we change something.
On January 20/21, half of Earth will experience a total lunar eclipse. For the first time in 19 years, this includes all of North and South America. When the Sun, Earth, […]
It marks a first for the U.S., where some 49,000 people died from opioids in 2018.
There's a difference between having a harmonious passion and an obsessive one.
Regenerative capitalism challenges the belief that business success and environmental concerns are inherently at odds.
Talking about climate change doesn't have to be an argument over Thanksgiving dinner. Some people, though maybe not all, can be persuaded.
A definition of death is surprisingly malleable, leading to complications when it comes to organ donation.
The American Psychological Association recently released guidelines for treating boys and men. Men aren't happy about it.
The rise of anti-scientific thinking and conspiracy is a concerning trend.
Sometimes, chemistry can be more important for color than even physics. All across the world, volcanic eruptions remind us of the destructive power residing beneath Earth’s surface. You might be used […]
These photos of scientific heroes and accomplishments inspire awe and curiosity.
They're positioned as they are for a good reason.
The dogs' ability to recognise and process human faces surpasses even that of monkeys. This newly-identified brain region may be the reason why.
Study looks at who/what they prefer learning from