“We wouldn’t be able to talk about minerals if it weren’t for the minerals themselves.” Mineralogist Bob Hazen explains how Earth’s rocks can teach us about our planet’s technicolor history.

“How is it possible to do work that you’re proud of and not feel like your job is encroaching on all parts of your life?” Cal Newport, Author of ‘Slow Productivity,’ explains.

Dr. Aditi Nerurkar on toxic resilience and the importance of gratitude and breathing.

Traditional definitions of wellbeing focus on the absence of mental illness or disease. But true wellbeing goes beyond that, says this neuroscientist.

Is human overpopulation alarmist hype with disturbing consequences? Oxford data scientist Hannah Ritchie debunks the overpopulation myth.

The mind-blowing theory that everything is evolving—from minerals to music—explained in 3 minutes by a Carnegie scientist.

Finding meaning isn’t just personally fulfilling — it’s critical to our brain’s development, explains USC neuroscientist.

There’s never been more ways to connect with the people in our lives — so why are we lonelier than ever?

“Happiness is NOT about feelings.” Harvard happiness expert Arthur Brooks debunks the biggest myths about humanity’s most sought-after state, and explains how to actually get it.

Carrie Berk reveals how she transformed her struggle with anxiety and internet fame by changing her perception and finding her true voice as a writer.

“We control nothing but influence everything.” Political scientist Brian Klaas on how every decision we make – both massive and miniscule – shapes our futures.

“I study the mineral kingdom — and its secrets could lead us to alien life.”

Sure, IQ is important, but is as impactful as emotional intelligence? Renowned psychologist and author Daniel Goleman explains.

“We could be wrong. But if we are right, it’s profoundly important.” Leading mineralogist Dr. Robert Hazen on the missing law of nature that could explain why life emerges.

Are humans naturally selfless? Psychologist Abigail Marsh is using studies on psychopathy and altruism to find out.

At age 37, neuroanatomist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor suffered a stroke that would take her eight years to fully recover from. This is how it changed her understanding of the brain.

Dr. Jen Gunter debunks the most common myths about menstruation.

Nobel Prize winning physicist Frank Wilczek reflects on Einstein’s greatest contribution.

Is “identity synthesis” the remedy for racial injustice? This political scientist says no.

The Grammy-nominated artist reflects on a life of heartbreak and a future full of hope.

“If given a chance, nature can rebound, and nature can rebound dramatically.” Biologist Sean B. Carroll discusses the resilience of nature and how humans can help it thrive. Humans litter, […]

Wharton professor Ethan Mollick explains why “co-intelligence may be the future of AI.

Are you convincing everyone you’re smart, or accidentally alienating them? Here’s how to find out.

Feeling lonely? So is everybody else. Here’s how to change that, according to three experts.

Will Guidara, owner of iconic restaurants such as Eleven Madison Park, explains how hospitality is the number one thing that can help your business truly succeed.

Journalist Steven Kotler on digital immortality and the tech that could keep us “alive,” forever.

“Masculinity” has become synonymous with “toxic.” Journalist Christine Emba explains how that happened, and how it can change.

Humanity has two giant collisions to thank for its existence, explains biologist Sean B. Carroll.

Physicist Sean Carroll on entropy, complexity, and the origins of life:

With great genius comes great rigidity. Professor Barabara Oakley on how to stay mentally agile — and get smarter as a result: