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A spacecraft with bright engine exhaust approaches Mars, depicted with its reddish surface and a large crater visible. Why NASA should go all-in on nuclear propulsion
"Think of it like a transcontinental railroad — not the fastest way to move a lot of mass, but certainly the most efficient,” Jared Isaacman said about nuclear electric propulsion.
A split image showing a brain scan on the left and hands using a smartphone on the right.
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Addictions and habits, explained by a neuroscientist, a psychologist, and a journalist
Daily habits can help you thrive or quietly turn into addictions. The difference is how your brain handles cues, routines, and rewards. Three experts explain how to work with your wiring instead of against it.
Unlikely Collaborators
Book cover of "Epic Disruptions" by Scott D. Anthony, featuring bold, stacked text and an orange lightning bolt—evoking the spirit of innovators like Mark Zuckerberg; left side reads "an excerpt from" on an orange background. Gutenberg to Zuckerberg: How to handle disruption without hitting an iceberg
Even when leaders know disruption is a smart ­long-term decision, the pain of transition can produce a titanic shambles. Just ask Kodak.
Split image: Left side has the words "an excerpt from" on a red background; right side features the book cover "There's Got to Be a Better Way" by Repenning & Kieffer, highlighting insights on dynamic work design with a butterfly illustration. Learn the 5 core principles of “dynamic work design”
MIT Sloan’s Nelson P. Repenning and Donald C. Kieffer outline their tried-and-tested solution for stubborn workflow blockages.
The image shows the cover of the book "Me, My Customer & AI" by Henrik Werdelin and Nicholas Thorne alongside the text "an excerpt from," set on a split blue and green background, hinting at the future of headless agents in business. How Dell’s membrane paved the way for “headless agents”
In the post-AI startup landscape, the role of the entrepreneur will evolve from operator to orchestrator. Are you ready?
Abstract digital artwork featuring concentric blue circles, lines, and green geometric shapes over a dark blue and black textured background, evoking a sense of vibe physics within its captivating composition. Why “vibe physics” is the ultimate example of AI slop
The conversation you're having with an LLM about groundbreaking new ideas in theoretical physics is completely meritless. Here's why.
A slot machine displays various icons, including brains, cherries, a clover, and the number seven—an homage to Anne-Laure Le Cunff’s work—with two brains and a seven visible in the central row. How to escape the “dopamine crash loop” and rewire your curiosity
Stuck on a hamster wheel of mindless social media scrolling? Neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff explains how to consciously redirect your reward system.
gravitational wave effects on spacetime LIGO’s heaviest black hole demands next-generation science
With over 300 high-significance gravitational wave detections, we now have a huge unsolved puzzle. Will we invest in finding the solution?