The Latest from Big Think

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When we divide matter into its fundamental, indivisible components, are those particles truly point-like, or is there a finite minimum size?
Three colorful ropes tied in knots against a light blue background symbolize workplace friction.
Psychologist Bob Sutton encourages leaders and teams to identify the different forms of friction — and reclaim time that would be lost to organizational drag.
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The primary causes of global climate change are all due to human activity. Adding aerosols to our atmosphere only exacerbates the problem.
A group of people on a boat watch as a patrol vessel approaches on calm, open water under a clear sky, reflecting ongoing migration statistics in the region.
Migration statistics should be regarded with wariness as they are difficult to analyze properly and easily manipulated for political gain.
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The ultimate multi-messenger astronomy event would have gravitational waves, particles, and light arriving all at once. Did that just occur?
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Retrofitting America's aging dams for hydropower — while removing ecologically harmful ones — may be a productive path forward.
A man in a suit, embodying great management, relaxes on an office chair by the beach, with tranquil waves rolling in the background.
Nobody likes a micromanager but if you push too hard in the other direction things could get much worse. Here’s how to reset the balance.
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A young, nearby, massive star, whose protoplanetary disk appears perfectly edge-on, was just viewed by JWST, with staggering implications.
The Earth is partially illuminated against a dark space background, showing glowing city lights and a blue atmosphere.
A new SETI study shows how far the field of technosignatures has come.
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Historically, astronomers have often named things creatively, bizarrely, and often inaccurately. But which terms are the most egregious?
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Ethan Kross, psychologist and author of "Shift," explains how negative emotions help us live safely and well.
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Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Five men, immersed in conversation, sit indoors on a blanket, eating from metal bowls. Despite the cloud of ignorance surrounding them about modern science, they share stories and laughter as a red bowl rests prominently at their center.
If we wish to tackle the very real problems society faces, we require expert-level knowledge. Valuing it starts earlier than we realize.
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We need to fully acknowledge problems, while vigorously pursuing solutions. Call it “solutionism.”
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What we can all learn about the journey from sporting arena to workplace — and how Aristotle can guide our thinking.
A sprinter in a red tracksuit charges down the track with ultra confidence, accompanied by overlayed graphics of historical photos, numbers, and a line graph on the image.
Performance psychology reveals the mental techniques elite athletes use to build and maintain their confidence.
A green football field features Sweden's flag on the left half. A hand, embodying Swedish pragmatics, draws an upward zigzag line with chalk across both halves, resembling a stock market chart.
Stockholm has been called a “unicorn factory” for its success with new businesses. A unique connection with sports philosophy helps explain why.
A cracked egg under pressure supports a large blue rock, surrounded by a cheering crowd in black and white.
Professional sport is a hotbed of "performance anxiety” — and to start managing pressure in all settings, we need to properly define it.
A football player, an OKR genius on the field, throws a ball amid overlaid statistical charts and abstract shapes.
The legendary investor explains the transformative Objectives and Key Results goal-setting framework with an imaginary Super Bowl strategy.
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Embedding any leadership philosophy in sports demands a selective and multi-disciplinary approach.