The first world beyond Earth for human habitability should be the Moon, not Mars. This is why we should terraform our lunar neighbor first.

Fibonacci’s "Liber Abaci" not only revolutionized commerce — it also helped nudge the world towards reasoned, quantitative enquiry.

If the people controlling AI are biased, the output will also be. Free speech scholar Jacob Mchangama makes the case for completely open-source AI.

Is gratitude to a deity different from gratitude to other people? Psychology and neuroscience professor Sarah Schnitker explains.

“As a reporter, you can look into the eyes of the people you're talking to and try to evaluate what they're thinking when they say what they say. But you are not really gonna get into their brain. There's only one artistic form that allows you to do that. “

Since the time of Galileo, Saturn's rings have remained an unexplained mystery. A new idea may have finally solved the longstanding puzzle.

“The way my mind works is just out of anxiety and catastrophization.”

"Could black holes be the key to a quantum theory of gravity, a deeper theory of how reality, of how space and time works? Well, I think so."

“The media is 10x more likely to describe experiences of being alone as negative, as compared to positive.” Psychologist Ethan Kross shares how reframing the idea of loneliness can help us feel more peace when we’re on our own.

Deepak Chopra and Harvard neurobiologist Rudolph Tanzi advocate for "radical well-being," emphasizing that optimal health relies on proactive measures—such as sleep, nutrition, exercise, and emotional regulation—rather than reactive responses to health issues.

Restaurateur Will Guidara emphasizes that extending hospitality to employees, alongside customers, fosters a culture of shared values and purposeful communication, ultimately enabling staff to feel valued and perform at their best.

Arianna Huffington argues that true success should encompass well-being, wisdom, wonder, and giving, rather than just wealth and power, challenging the notion that sacrificing happiness and working excessively defines achievement.

The average American works 1,700 hours annually, but Buddhist meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg suggests that instead of reserving relaxation for weekends, we should incorporate mindfulness into our daily lives for greater happiness and connection both at work and home.

Mindfulness aims to cultivate frequent moments of vivid awareness throughout the day, reconnecting us with our values and priorities, which can enhance productivity, well-being, and career success, as highlighted by Rasmus Hougaard of the Potential Project.

In both business and life, constant change is inevitable, and Professor Rita McGrath emphasizes the importance of recognizing significant shifts before they occur.

Aristotle's notion of man as a political animal highlights that 21st-century career success hinges on effectively navigating complex relationships and the social and political dynamics within organizations, as emphasized by Harvard Business School professor Linda Hill.

Positive psychologist Tal Ben-Shahar argues that while resilience is valuable, developing antifragility through the SPIRE model—focusing on Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Relational, and Emotional well-being—is even more beneficial for achieving happiness.

To enhance professional fulfillment, Liz Wiseman advocates for becoming an impact player—delivering exceptional value and aligning efforts with organizational priorities—without sacrificing well-being, thus earning independence and credibility while avoiding burnout.

Free speech may be messy, but censorship is deadly. Founder of The Future of Free Speech Jacob Mchangama explains.

Organic compounds can form through simple chemistry alone — making the search for true biosignatures trickier than it seems.

Despite the claims of speed reading apps and programs, you actually have to read the book if you want to learn.

Modern culture has made us feel like there’s no time to be patient. Sarah Schnitker’s lab at Baylor University is researching how this often-forgotten virtue could improve our overall well-being.

Here are three ways to do it better.

About six million years ago, the Mediterranean was sealed off from the Atlantic, and over centuries it ran dry. One megaflood reversed that.

“The idea of evolution by natural selection is, for me, probably the most beautiful idea in biology.”

Happiness researchers Robert Waldinger MD, Tal Ben-Shahar PhD, and Peter Baumann explain why the happiest people aren’t happy all the time.

The latest "Superman" film sets Metropolis in the First State.

Across planet Earth, dark and pristine night skies are an increasingly rare resource. These photos showcase the best of what we still have.

On the largest scales, galaxies don't simply clump together, but form superclusters. Too bad they don't remain bound together.

What if emotional regulation isn’t just a trait, but a skill parents and teachers can help develop? Ethan Kross reveals what science says about shaping young minds.