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8 min

Legends

From bullied to brilliant: How Temple Grandin embraces autism

Dr. Temple Grandin shares how we can unlock the hidden gifts of neurodivergent minds.

Temple Grandin

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6 min

The Well

The immediate benefits of mindful meditation

Psychologist Daniel Goleman on how to train your brain with just ten minutes a day.

Daniel Goleman

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7 min

Great Question

A 7-minute guide to the relationship between quantum mechanics and black holes

“You’re not meant to understand what I just said, because I don’t understand what I just said…” Physicist Brian Cox on one of the most complex theories in space science.

Brian Cox

An illustrated human brain with musical notes to suggest the concept of music and cognition against a vintage anatomical background.

9 min

Explain It Like I’m Smart

Homo sapiens: The “great synthesizers” of music

What do aliens, apes, and orchestras all have in common? Professor Michael Spitzer explains how they each help us understand the origins of music.

Michael Spitzer

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8 min

The Well

What today’s hunter-gatherers can teach us about modern life

James Suzman lived with a tribe of hunter-gatherers to witness how an ancient culture survives one of the most brutal climates on Earth. His learnings may surprise you.

James Suzman