The Latest from Big Think

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5mins
Atheists are not immune from supernatural thinking.
sun gravity
With a telescope at just the right distance from the Sun, we could use its gravity to enhance and magnify a potentially inhabited planet.
overview effect
"You develop an instant global consciousness, a people orientation, an intense dissatisfaction with the state of the world, and a compulsion to do something about it."
Cycling – active transportation or death trap?
cold brew
This is a great improvement over the typical brew time of 12 to 18 hours.
opioid epidemic
"This fourth wave will be worse than it’s ever been before."
nasa merge black hole
We only detected our very first gravitational wave in 2015. Over the next two decades, we'll have thousands more.
In paint form, the world's "whitest white" reflects so much light that surfaces become cooler than the surrounding air.
In a nod to its addictive qualities, it was first dubbed “Some More.”
When it comes to vetting people for friendship, body odor seems to be a decisive factor.
Long before Christopher and Magellan, ancient explorers voyaged into the unknown and brought home extraordinary tales.
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4mins
New research shows that having an attitude of gratitude is key to healthy relationships, and it can virally impact society.
John Templeton Foundation
JWST background galaxies Stephan's Quintet
We knew we'd find galaxies unlike any seen before in its first deep-field image. But the other images hold secrets even more profound.
bennu
The surface of asteroid Bennu is more like a plastic ball pit than the Moon.
california zebras
The zebras were originally part of a newspaper tycoon's private zoo. Now they roam the San Simeon grasslands, growing in numbers. 
crispr cholesterol
It could permanently lower cholesterol — and permanently reduce your risk of having a heart attack.
While Y chromosome loss was first observed in 1963, it was not until 2014 that researchers found the link to a shorter life span.
kaizen
If Rome was not built in a day, why do you think you can be?