The Latest from Big Think

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The Mayor of Atlanta explains that if your version of America involves keeping "others" out, then you have yet to learn the lessons of the past.
Lots of colorful characters went looking for the Yeti. And there have been several hoaxes.   
Anyone can develop a great eye for design, according to the designer who led the team that created the iPod.
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When we create something more intelligent than we could ever be, what happens after that? We have to teach it.
A new study examines reasons behind the persistence of neuromyths.
Astronomers have gotten good at dating stars. But this one has them stumped.   
It worked for Iran two years ago, and it can work again with the right negotiations. “We have to understand the ubiquity of energy in everything we do. Energy is […]
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Since Russia (most likely) hacked our Presidential election in 2016, there's been talk of using cell phones for voting. Think again.
New study says extroverts are more fatigued over time from social interaction than introverts.
"Well, technically it did land... just not in once piece."
One challenge that some companies have come across in managing Millennials is integrating these younger, tech-savvy workers into your existing organizational structure. There are significant differences between these workers and […]
If you’ve ever wondered where it gets its blue color from, physics has you covered. “That’s a misconception, Lennie. The sky is everywhere, it begins at your feet.” -Jandy Nelson One […]
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has shown to dramatically improve insomnia, and a new app can help sufferers help themselves. 
Neurons in the human brain produce photons, and are apparently capable of being the infrastructure for light-based communication and activity.
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Some anxieties are essential, and for millennia they kept our ancestors alive. But there's another type of anxiety that we can actually do away with—and it's defeated via hope.
Their findings will likely prove controversial, researchers write.  
The same technique is used by crime scene investigators in the FBI.  
Researchers at Human Longevity have developed technology that can generate images of individuals face using only their genetic information. But not all are convinced.
Infographics show our attitudes about privacy and keeping our data secure online.