Jim Al-Khalili explains how the past and future are more fluid than we may think.

Thanks to modern tech, Earth is now considered a ‘detectable’ planet. Astrophysicist Sara Seager explains how this idea can lead us to discovering life elsewhere in our universe.

"Rationalism is the idea that, in order to truly know something, you have to be able to describe it explicitly."

We tend to trust our intuitions about consciousness because they feel immediate and personal, but feeling convinced is not the same as being right. Annaka Harris explores what happens when […]

“The problem with cognitive scripts is when we use them to make more important decisions in our lives, we let our choices be driven by those stories that we have internalized that tell us how we're supposed to behave in a certain situation.”

Our brains weren’t built for the amount of info we deal with now. That’s why scientists have made the case for a “second brain” — a place to dump ideas so you can actually see how they connect later.

Language is a huge part of human development, even the language we keep to ourselves. Three experts explain how words and beliefs can change our brains and our lives:

Your brain changes when you experience something, and it changes again when you remember it. Two neuroscientists explain what that means for memory, perception, and identity.

From trepanning to lobotomies, humans have long struggled to manage emotion. Today, we have better tools. Psychologist Ethan Kross shares what actually works, and why.

"Humans, like most mammals, tend to shut down in really frightening situations for which they have no training or prior experience. Researchers call it negative panic. People do nothing. They shut down."

“People will claim that something is rigorous because it's by an authority figure or it's written in a book. But anyone can write a book.”

“How is it possible to do work that you’re proud of and not feel like your job is encroaching on all parts of your life?” Cal Newport, Author of ‘Slow Productivity,’ explains.

With great genius comes great rigidity. Professor Barabara Oakley on how to stay mentally agile — and get smarter as a result:

What is perception, really? Philosopher Alva Noë on why perception is a puzzling phenomenon:

There are three kinds of memory that all work together to shape your reality. Neuroscientist André Fenton explains.

Combining years of neurological research and mindfulness techniques, Dr. Heather Berlin helps us better understand how the body’s most complex organ can easily be misled into negative thinking - and how we can stop that from happening.

This biologist built a living robot from frog cells — and it could hold the key to the future of regenerative medicine.

Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki explains why zero anxiety isn’t the goal.

We know that humans are an intelligent species. But this biologist breaks down the intelligence of each of our cells — and it will blow your mind.

What sets trauma apart from regular bad experiences? A leading neuroscientist explains.

You’ve heard about your "lizard brain." But what about the other two?

No, emotions don’t happen TO you. Here’s what happens instead.

How World War II codebreaker Alan Turing invented modern AI.

What makes some scientists culturally significant, while others remain in obscurity? Well, there’s a science to it.

Steven Pinker explains how to cultivate greater rationality in today's complex world.

Everyone commits this rationality error.

The formula for rational thinking explained by Steven Pinker.

How do we deal with information overload and unlock creativity? Build a second brain.

How to defeat debaters who deal in distractions, according to a two-time world debate champion.

If your inner voice is cruel, try these steps to reclaim your mind.