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The origin of life on Earth may have nothing to do with Earth at all. “An extrapolation of the genetic complexity of organisms to earlier times suggests that life began before […]
Much of our sense of what is attractive comes into focus when viewed through the lens of successful reproduction.
A new study shows the link between the quality of a job and mental health.
Everyone encounters stereotypes. But what you do afterward says something about you
Storytelling isn’t an escape from reality, it’s a deep dive into it.
It’s a great show in total darkness. Here’s how to not ruin it for yourself. “Yes, I am well aware that nature — or what we call nature: that totality of objects […]
Among other things, researchers found that there are two subgroups of the Alt-Right, but that the more economically motivated members may buy into White Supremacy over time.
Another great week in Big Think comments.
A complex biological system must work in concert for gaze detection to occur.
Don't just point and shoot, point and learn! These apps are fun for nature lovers, and contribute to scientific databases of flora and fauna.
It’s a lot more than just being unable to measure two things simultaneously. “In the future, maybe quantum mechanics will teach us something equally chilling about exactly how we exist […]
Spontaneous talk on surprise topics. Biologist Richard Dawkins on speaking plainly, animal cruelty, Christopher Hitchens and so much more.
Researchers are beginning to understand the relationship between black holes and galaxies.
No other object this large has come so close to Earth in millions of years. In the 5th millennium, we might suffer the consequences. “Honestly, if you’re given the choice […]
The Washington Post created a Twitter account that automatically retweets all the tweets from the people whom President Donald Trump follows.
Diversity and inclusion are incredibly important topics for modern organizations of any size. Diversity training is a core part of ensuring that new employees feel welcome in the workplace—providing a […]
Unwittingly, thousands of Londoners cross zones of reduced civil liberties on a daily basis
When you’re confronted by some new information, how do you tell whether it’s valid or not? “I’m old enough to remember when the polio vaccine was still new. Also, it hadn’t […]
The title sequence to Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is memorable for its minimalistic, sleek design. But what do those graphics actually say?
Though it looks promising, there are some issues to work out before it becomes widespread.