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While the benefits of music therapy are well known, more in-depth research explores how music benefits children with autism.

Scientists confirm that slow blinks are an effective way to connect with a cat.

This week, Big Think is partnering with Freethink to bring you amazing stories of the people and technologies that are shaping our future.

A non-profit dedicated to science communication offers to connect learners with over 11,000 scientists.

Breakthrough technology uses multiplexing entanglement to make an ultra-secure quantum internet.

Technology is an important tool, but it will take an ecosystem of educators, students, and caregivers to make the most of it.

This medieval-themed meme highlights a shady yet all too common rhetorical move people make in arguments.

From reassessing the way schools are funded to changing the curriculum, there are ways to fix the inequities in education.

Educators have proven that they can “turn the aircraft carrier” when they need to, but the system needs to match their efforts.

Some anxiety is natural, but it doesn’t have to control your life.

Pandemic rumors and information overload make separating fact from fancy difficult, putting people’s health and lives at risk.

Getting what you want often requires choosing the right strategy.

Helping students get better at learning prepares them for life, not just higher education.

It turns out, letting your partner know you appreciate them leads to a stronger relationship. Who’d have thunk?

Don’t worry about grammar rules at first. They’ll only trip you up.

A good apology can do great things. A bad one can cause trouble. Know the difference.

It takes a special person with a special set of skills to reach students on an emotional level.

A 12-year long study examines the differences between how same-sex and different-sex couples argue, with some surprising results.

A new study may help us better understand how children build social cognition through caregiver interaction.

According to a man that knows more than 20 languages, the key is to start in the middle.

And do they feel guilty about it?

The larger the stakes and scope, the less likely a conspiracy theory is to be true.

There are ways to engage with someone with whom you don’t agree.

A critical thinking framework developed by psychologists can help teach mental skills necessary for our times.

It may be easiest when you’re young, but the proven benefits of learning a new language at any age cannot be ignored.

Now is the perfect time to take up a new language. Self-motivation and commitment are key to mastering this fun and useful new skill.

Being aware of this issue is a big first step in helping vulnerable communities (such as those struggling with addiction) combat relapse during this pandemic.

A thorough understanding of anxious personality traits could lead to targeted therapies.

The key to raising indistractable kids is to first determine why they’re distracted.

Researchers decoded the love signals of lizards “spoken” through chemical signals.