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One philosopher believes psychedelic drugs are a gateway to truth and knowledge.
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Richard Dawkins responds to the Alt-Right, Trump's policies, and discusses the evil potential of ideology.
Scientists have used CRISPR-Cas9 to clone virus-free piglets as organ donors for humans.
In his new book, Why Buddhism is True, Robert Wright admits he's bad at meditation—and that's part of his success.
A recent study examines the ways in which spouses affect an individual's tendency to pursue challenging and rewarded opportunities.
This season of Game of Thrones has been especially political, and episode 7 relates to the social and political climate of the U.S. like never before.
A new study finds a link between a desire for uniqueness and a willingness to believe in conspiracy theories.
Oregon, Idaho, and Wyoming are all on fire, and simply driving your car can be the most dangerous thing of all. “I’d rather fight 100 structure fires than a wildfire. With […]
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The worst year of former tennis pro James Blake's life was tragic—professionally and personally. Here's how he got back on his feet after multiple setbacks.
Researchers succeed in deleting key genes from ants, significantly modifying their behavior.
A recent study shows that children just 3 years of age learn how to deceive others for personal gain when exposed to competitive games.
Experts assess what would happen if the U.S. and North Korea go to war.
A pastor has come out in support of President Donald Trump's authority to use force with North Korea.
Drop a chunk of sodium metal into water, and a violent reaction ensues. But it’s more than just chemistry at play. “Chlorine is a deadly poison gas employed on European battlefields […]
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Religious skepticism birthed the modern world, but its ideologies have largely failed to deliver. Could neuroscience cure the ails of human society?
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What's the best way to learn something new? Embrace your inner imposter, and don't worry about speed—here's why.
99 years ago, General Relativity was still unproven. During the 1918 eclipse, a small team of Americans almost changed that. “Astronomers are greatly disappointed when, having traveled halfway around the world […]
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Why do people have the same fights, over and over again? That's the repetition compulsion, a deeply ingrained psychological phenomenon—but not so deep that it can't be beaten.