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One of the most influential Buddhist teachers and writers of the past half-century, Joseph Goldstein helped bring Vipassana (insight) practice to the West. We talk about love, pop-mindfulness, and how even a philosopher can learn to quiet the mind.
The 40th edition of the Starts With A Bang Podcast features Astronomer John O’Meara, the first pristine matter ever seen, and a 15-meter space telescope proposal! One of the great […]
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What is 'mom guilt'? It's a symptom of the tragic state of America's parental leave policies.
We can explore the farthest reaches of the Universe, but can’t even complete our own cosmic backyard. The history of astronomy has been a history of receding horizons. The invention […]
It’s a startling thought, really: “The only person’s face I can’t see in a conversation or a meeting is my own.” That’s a little unnerving. Sheila Heen, founder of Triad […]
Also, don't offer screen-time as a reward for good behavior.
The end of the world is the main focus of his new book.
Folios cheese wraps can be a surprisingly healthy substitute for traditional tortillas. Of course, there's a catch.
Donating to the right charities can save lives.
The gem lapis lazuli is the source of luminescent blue in manuscript illustrations.
A blank canvas for generations of science.
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Financial literacy programs turns girls into powerful economic contributors.
Everything we know can be traced back to the Big Bang, and before that, cosmic inflation. But what if we look to the future? Looking out at the Universe today, it’s […]
"History matters, and we now know that hysteresis is part of the answer," wrote the author of a recent study.
Proxima Centauri, our closest star, is more than 4 light years away. Reaching it under 10,000 years will be challenging; reaching it with living humans will be even harder.
Not all states are feeling the effects equally.
People prefer to live in states that invest in life-easing amenities.
When a country's educated or entrepreneurial citizens leave all at once, the phenomenon is called "human capital flight" or "brain drain".
She met mere mortals with and without the Vatican's approval.
Some hope for those who are struggling with the disease.