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Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs may help combat lung cancer.
Between the noise and frustration, we're suffering more than ever.
From animated umbrellas to polite-but-violent turtle-people, Japan's folklore contains some extremely creative monsters.
Why we must build large particle accelerators.
The Boomerang Nebula, in our galaxy, is even colder than completely empty space. Here’s how that’s possible. Imagine the coldest place you possibly can. Inside it, the particles that make […]
A new study takes a fresh look at the mechanics of forming habits.
As plant-based burgers get tastier and the health benefits become clearer, we might soon see more carnivores go meatless.
 The first response to big, bad news is likely to be widespread panic — it’s human nature. Yet, says risk communication expert David Ropeik, you can actually strengthen a team’s […]
Some books had a profound influence on Einstein's thinking and theories.
On Wednesday, Chicago was colder than parts of Antarctica by 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Lumina Foundation is partnering with Big Think to unearth the next large-scale, rapid innovation in post-high school education. Enter the competition here!
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The person whose phone was affected would have been given no indication that others were eavesdropping.
Omigod, they're cute, but there's peril in smooches and snuggles.
 By 2003, General Electric, now better known as GE, had a reputation problem. Its long-time image as a company at the forefront of a sparkling future had been shaken. After […]
Ancient beverages such as tea and chamomile can heighten your modern-day performance.