The Latest from Big Think

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Monuments are under attack in America. How far should we go in re-examining our history?
10mins
Can this end flat-Earth theory once and for all?
If you're interested in reinvention and adaptability, turns out Italian cooking is an instruction manual for life.
What would happen if the U.S. guaranteed every citizen a job with a living wage and benefits?
The smart skin can "sweat" like human skin and also self-heal.
The takeaway: limit sugar and dairy if you want better skin.
Unraveling the mysteries of adult neurogenesis may have clinical applications.
Thanks to modern technology, we can reexamine our assumptions about ancient warriors.
This mystery comes in two varieties: repeating and non-repeating. Here’s what we know so far. Imagine that you were looking out at the distant Universe, watching the stars, galaxies, and the […]
7mins
Living like a genius and finding ways to "optimize" sleep is not necessarily good for your health. Here's why.
The European Union is debating over two lists of nations from which it will accept travelers starting July 1.
A simple postcard can improve voter registration rates. Who knew?
In Chile, the so-called "release certificate" would free holders from all types of quarantine or restriction.
This year’s June solstice coincides with a new Moon and an annular solar eclipse. Here’s how rare it truly is. As the Earth orbits the Sun, it rotates on its axis. […]
Higher education faces challenges that are unlike any other industry. What path will ASU, and universities like ASU, take in a post-COVID world?
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Innovative drugs are sometimes held up due to old-fashioned human biases.
On other planets, blue skies and red sunsets aren't the norm.
It turns out, letting your partner know you appreciate them leads to a stronger relationship. Who'd have thunk?