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Scientists propose an unexpected location for extraterrestrial life.
Cognitive scientist Donald H. Hoffman asserts that not only do we invent our own personal views of reality, it’s an evolutionary necessity.
Forget everything you thought you knew about boiling and freezing, thanks to these MIT scientists.
Philip Morris is looking to wind back manufacture of its traditional cigarettes in favor of e-cigs. Why? Because the younger demographic is hooked.
Harvard University offers a free course on Buddhist scriptures.
Studies: One Dose of “Psilocybin” from Magic Mushrooms Relieves Depression in 80% of Cancer Patients
New studies from NYU and John Hopkins University show the effectiveness of psilocybin in treating depression and anxiety of cancer patients.
The results of one Stanford study has implications for art, politics, law, even religion.
A massive chart of humankind’s 113 spacecraft so far and where they’ve gone.
Jon Stewart shares his thoughts on many issues during a recent talk with the New York Times.
Sure, we move through it just like space, but it was the aftermath of Einstein that led to us truly understanding it. “It is old age, rather than death, that […]
Scientists at the food giant reportedly found a novel way of altering the molecular structure of sugar.
Few see how strongly science's preferred languages shape and limit the thinking of many experts.
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Climate change is a topic that's politically charged rather than scientifically charged. Bill Nye offers tips for how those on the side of science can begin to have meaningful conversations with skeptics.
Spontaneous talk on surprise topics. Artist David Salle on how even to begin figuring out what "works" in art.
If you’ve ever wondered just why it has piqued the interest of so many, have a look inside. “I just think too many nice things have happened in string theory for […]
It seems inevitable that there will be a Mars colony, but the path there won't be easy. There are two key challenges ahead that will push innovation.
A researcher is experimenting with an artificial hippocampus to learn how to strengthen and store memories.l
New research at MIT might be a game-changer for Alzheimer's. But you don't have to wait to strengthen your brain's memory system.
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It turns out there's quite a bit of cognitive dissonance impairing our understanding of motivation and happiness. Duke University's Professor Dan Ariely fills in the gaps.
Poor Americans, people in rural locations, and those with disabilities would benefit most.