We've all been there. And this human baby and baby gorilla share our pain: the cold surprise of the stethoscope. Image courtesy of Science All Day

"I think your whole life shows in your face and you should be proud of that." - Lauren Bacall

Is the end near? Recent studies by KPMG, the UK Government Office of Science, and now the US National Science Foundation-supported National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center claim that civilization is headed […]

It's not surprising that Albert Einstein was a good student, as the report card he received at the age of 17, posted by History Pics, shows. His best subject? Math.

“You're only given one little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it.” - Robin Williams

At Big Think,we take pride in helping you develop the leadership skills you need to succeed. It’s why we created Big Think+, our unique online learning platform, which features exclusive […]

Losang Samten escaped Tibet in 1959, when he was only five years old. After growing up in India, he came to the United States in 1988, and shared the teachings […]