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A long view of biological survival might point us to new possibilities for finding life elsewhere in the Universe.
Architecture in the age of AI — argues professor Nayef Al-Rodhan — should embed philosophical inquiry in its transdisciplinary toolkit.
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“Happiness is NOT about feelings.” Harvard happiness expert Arthur Brooks debunks the biggest myths about humanity’s most sought-after state, and explains how to actually get it.
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Carrie Berk reveals how she transformed her struggle with anxiety and internet fame by changing her perception and finding her true voice as a writer.
Unlikely Collaborators
The last infant stars are finishing their formation inside these pillars of gas. The evaporation of those columns is almost complete.
Smart glasses have flopped before. AI could finally make them mainstream.
Kurzweil predicts that AI will combine with biotechnology to defeat degenerative diseases this decade. Then things will get really interesting.
The evidence is far less clear than popular media might lead you to believe.
Is a repressed memory always so bad?
Take a seat. Take a breath. Take a break.
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“We control nothing but influence everything.” Political scientist Brian Klaas on how every decision we make – both massive and miniscule – shapes our futures.
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“I study the mineral kingdom — and its secrets could lead us to alien life.”
Sure, there's less daylight during winter than summer, as your hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun. But darkness goes deeper than that.
"We should be informed and educated about the risks of AI, but we can’t be afraid,” Khan Academy founder Sal Khan told Big Think.
From flow to emotional intelligence, these insightful books feature actionable advice you can try out today.
Our thermodynamic arrow of time explains why the entropy of any isolated system always increases. But it can't explain what we perceive.
Cody Delistraty explores if laughter can help alleviate the physical symptoms of grief.
Nestor Maslej, research manager at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI), talks us through key findings in the 2024 AI Index Report.
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Sure, IQ is important, but is as impactful as emotional intelligence? Renowned psychologist and author Daniel Goleman explains.
The near and far sides of the Moon are so different from each other, and no one is sure why. New lunar samples could confirm a wild theory.