Hard Science 3 wonders of the universe, explained Astronomer Michelle Thaller schools us on what atoms really look, the Big Bang theory, and the speed of light. ▸ 9 min — with Michelle Thaller
The Present Education: Why ‘energy vampires’ must be slain What are schools for and who is leading the ship? ▸ 5 min — with Kevin Bartlett
Hard Science Mars colony: Humanity’s greatest quest Just how close are we to setting up camp on another planet? It’s complicated. ▸ 17 min — with Big Think
Neuropsych The social anxiety playbook: Defeat your demons Some anxiety is natural, but it doesn’t have to control your life. ▸ 11 min — with Big Think
Leadership The entrepreneur’s guide to success: Follow these tips Starting and running a business takes more than a good idea and the desire to not have a boss. ▸ 11 min — with Big Think
The Future Can VR help us understand layers of oppression? Researchers are using technology to make visual the complex concepts of racism, as well as its political and social consequences. ▸ 5 min — with Courtney D. Cogburn
Neuropsych Unhappy at work? How to find meaning and maintain your mental health Finding a balance between job satisfaction, money, and lifestyle is not easy. ▸ 14 min — with Big Think
Thinking How to win a negotiation Getting what you want often requires choosing the right strategy. ▸ 26 min — with Big Think
Neuropsych Inside the genius of Albert Einstein What was so great about Einstein anyway? A group of experts weigh in. ▸ 11 min — with Big Think
The Present The unexpected key to student engagement? Dignity. What happens when someone you respect doesn’t treat others with dignity? ▸ 4 min — with Rosalind Wiseman
Health Drugs: What America gets wrong about addiction and policy Addiction is not a moral failure. It is a learning disorder, and viewing it otherwise stops communities and policy makers from the ultimate goal: harm reduction. ▸ 19 min — with Big Think
Thinking 11 ways to stop procrastinating—for good We’re all guilty of it, but there are ways to curb your procrastination and be more productive. ▸ 13 min — with Big Think
The Present Why schools should teach habits of mind, not “college readiness” Helping students get better at learning prepares them for life, not just higher education. ▸ 4 min — with Bena Kallick
Thinking Has science made religion useless? Placing science and religion at opposite ends of the belief spectrum is to ignore their unique purposes. ▸ 14 min — with Big Think
The Present The key to better quality education? Make students feel valued. Building a personal connection with students can counteract some negative side effects of remote learning. ▸ 5 min — with George Couros
Neuropsych Why do people believe in conspiracy theories? Are we genetically inclined for superstition or just fearful of the truth? ▸ 13 min — with Big Think
The Present Education vs. learning: How semantics can trigger a mind shift The word “learning” opens up space for more people, places, and ideas. ▸ 3 min — with Gregg Behr
Hard Science The biology of aliens: How much do we know? Hollywood has created an idea of aliens that doesn’t match the science. ▸ 11 min — with Big Think
Neuropsych Creativity: The science behind the madness Human brains evolved for creativity. We just have to learn how to access it. ▸ 12 min — with Big Think
Health Should you “hack” your sleep pattern? Living like a genius and finding ways to “optimize” sleep is not necessarily good for your health. Here’s why. ▸ 8 min — with Vanessa Hill
Smart Skills This is how you overcome a language barrier Don’t worry about grammar rules at first. They’ll only trip you up. ▸ 3 min — with Steve Kaufmann
Hard Science How does gravity bend spacetime? Time travel is possible, but only in one direction. ▸ 3 min — with Konstantin Batygin
The Present This is the superpower teachers need to flex It takes a special person with a special set of skills to reach students on an emotional level. ▸ 4 min — with Kwame Alexander
Hard Science Ask an astronomer: What makes neutron stars so special? Astrophysicist Michelle Thaller talks ISS and why NICER is so important. ▸ 5 min — with Michelle Thaller
Smart Skills Learn a new language—super fast. Here’s how. According to a man that knows more than 20 languages, the key is to start in the middle. ▸ 4 min — with Steve Kaufmann
The Future Planet Nine will be discovered in the next decade. Here’s why. The planet that we are searching for is a little bit smaller and closer than we originally thought. ▸ 4 min — with Konstantin Batygin
Thinking What are complex adaptive systems? You’re probably already in a complex adaptive system. You may as well learn how to be effective in one. ▸ 10 min — with Nathan Rosenberg
Leadership How accountability at work can transform your organization If you don’t practice accountability at work you’re letting the formula for success slip right through your hands. ▸ 11 min — with Shideh Sedgh Bina
High Culture Art will never die. So why does it need philanthropy? We wouldn’t want to live without it, so how can we create art that’s durable? ▸ 3 min — with Elizabeth Alexander