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"I am an anthropologist, and for years, I have spoken to people who have had these experiences."
John Templeton Foundation
Since its observation discovery in the 1990s, dark energy has been one of science's biggest mysteries. Could black holes be the cause?
When you combine the Uncertainty Principle with Einstein's famous equation, you get a mind-blowing result: Particles can come from nothing.
Are quantum fields real, or are they simply calculational tools? These 3 experiments show that if energy is real, so are quantum fields.
Art criticism is inherently subjective. Still, many critics have tried to make a case for why some of the world’s most celebrated books are in fact terribly written.
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This productivity hack comes with an asterisk, explains note-taking guru Tiago Forte.
In the West, discussions of 20th-century painting are dominated by Warhol and Picasso, but trendsetting artists are found everywhere.
To do more, it sometimes pays to do nothing at all.
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Poker pro Maria Konnikova on how to recognize which details matter and master the science of deduction.
Generations ago, cosmologists asserted that the Universe might not just be the same in all directions, but at all times. But is that true?
The answer to the age-old philosophical question of whether there is meaning in the Universe may ultimately rest upon the power of information.
John Templeton Foundation
According to Peter Ward's "Medea hypothesis," photosynthesizing organisms regularly doom most life on Earth by over-consuming carbon dioxide.
A wide-scale examination of early Neolithic human skeletons reveals the violent history of a supposedly peaceful period.
Video games matter. Their continued technological and artistic development is reshaping the way we satisfy our ancient need to tell stories.
Kids are fragile. They should trust their feelings. The world is a battle between good and evil. We should stop repeating these untruths.
Science will lead us to a universal morality and a cosmic religion.
Though quantum mechanics is an incredibly successful theory, nobody knows what it means. Scientists now must confront its philosophical implications.
For Buddhists, the “Four Noble Truths” offer a path to lasting happiness.
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How to maximize wins and minimize losses, explained by four experts on game theory.
Alibaba has played a key role in China’s meteoric economic rise.
Take a closer look at the different types of reasoning you use every day.
Research suggests that emotional intelligence is more vital for success than IQ.
In general relativity, white holes are just as mathematically plausible as black holes. Black holes are real; what about white holes?
Could the prevalence of flood myths around the world tell us something about early human migration or even the way our brains work?
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Astronomer Michelle Thaller explains the healing power of physics after losing her husband.
We are traveling in a realm that once exclusively belonged to the gods. Space travel will force humanity to rethink everything.
No family is immune to money conflicts, no matter how much they love each other. Here’s what to look out for.
“We suffer more often in the imagination than in reality.”
Many people out there, including scientists, claim to have discovered a series of game-changing revolutions. Here's why we don't buy it.