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“Most of us aren’t sure what to think about everything, but we don’t really see that modeled anywhere, right? You’re supposed to know for sure, and there’s very little intellectual humility on social media or on TV.”
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The 5th brightest star in our night sky is young, blue, and apparently devoid of massive planets. New JWST observations deepen the mystery.
Many beloved fantasy adventures take place in worlds that bear a striking resemblance to our own.
The successful tactics of big-name leaders — including Bob Iger, Mary Barra, and Satya Nadella — reveal key approaches to innovation.
How the successful marketer used ancient philosophy to overcome modern obstacles and change his mindset.
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Whether your hair is straight, wavy, curly, or kinky isn’t just genetic in nature. It depends on the physics of your hair’s very atoms.
Hang on to something — or ride the wave — because three big tech trends are about to converge.
Reusable rockets, moon landers, civilian astronauts, and more.
How can “you” move on when the old “you” is gone?
Do you always act professionally in the workplace? Depends what you mean by “professional.”
“Part of what’s happening now in the world is tension between organic animals and an inorganic digital system which is increasingly controlling and shaping the entire world.”
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One of the 20th century’s most famous, influential, and successful physicists is lauded the world over. But Feynman is no hero to me.
MIT Scientist Jason Soderblom describes how the NASA mission will study the geology and composition of the surface of Jupiter’s water-rich moon and assess its astrobiological potential.
Here’s the dark side of first contact.
Due to chaos, it was long thought that planets couldn’t stably orbit systems containing three stars. GW Orionis is the first counterexample.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Burns’ latest documentary dives into the long-romanticized life and work of the Italian polymath.
Mars and Earth were sister planets in many ways, with early similar conditions. Why did Mars die? The leading explanation isn’t universal.
A deep dive into missing data and the limitations of disaster databases.
In his latest book, Malcolm Gladwell explores a strange phenomenon of group dynamics.
Rather than allowing technology to exacerbate stress and disconnection, we can use it to actively support our wellbeing.
NASA’s space telescopes and observatories bring humanity unrivaled science images and scientific discoveries. Here’s what should be next.
In some organizations “founder mode” can become synonymous with over-reliance. Here’s how to avoid the pitfalls of “apparent irreplaceability.”
Can creativity really change the world? Creativity Pioneers argue that it can. By using art, culture, and imagination, these innovators are tackling some of the most pressing social issues of […]
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In the year 1181, a “guest star” was recorded in the constellation of Cassiopeia. Its modern supernova remnant is weirder than we imagined.
“The field is endless, but my life is limited, as are all of ours. But you do what you can with your time,” says CSO Mart Saarma.
The best autonomous car may be one you don’t even need to own.
Reading this article would be such a millennial thing to do.
“The problem with conspiracy theories is they’re not just telling you a story, they’re telling you a really good story. There’s a hidden cabal behind everything that’s happening, there’s a secret pattern that you just have to be smart enough to detect.”
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