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Ask Ethan: How does the Universe's temperature change over time?
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Today, the deepest depths of intergalactic space aren't at absolute zero, but at a chill 2.73 K. How does that temperature change over time?
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How the search for dinosaurs on Venus exposed a warning for Earth
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A century ago, many people thought that other planets in our Solar System had developmental stories very similar to Earth.
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Arguably, the most interesting parts of evolution aren’t dinosaurs or Neanderthals, but what’s happening right now – and our future.
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The Shirky Principle: Why your personal trainer wants you to stay unfit
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When you're in supply, you don't want to kill your demand. The Shirky Principle explains why products won't last you forever.
on Sep 6
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What created more light: the Big Bang or stars?
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The Universe has been creating stars for nearly all 13.8 billion years of its history. But those photons can't match the Big Bang's light.
on Thu, 6PM
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That time Benito Mussolini declared war on Italian pasta
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To modern-day Italians, pasta is more than a food; it’s a part of their heritage the fascists could not destroy.
on Wed, 11PM
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6 key abilities of strategic thinkers (you can learn them)
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“I'm often asked: “Are great strategic thinkers born, or are they made?” And my answer is always yes. Like so many human capabilities, it’s a mixture of nature, nurture and experience.”
on Wed, 10PM
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Curiosity plus failure is a passport to brilliance
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Research suggests combining curiosity with failure strengthens learning and future recall once the answer is discovered.
on Wed, 4PM
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How to see the comet of the century from all over the world
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Comet A3, also known as Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, has sprung to life since 2024's last equinox. Here's how to catch the show for yourself.
on Wed, 10AM
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Does dark matter interact non-gravitationally at all?
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In theory, dark matter is cold, collisionless, and only interacts via gravity. What we see in ultra-diffuse galaxies indicates otherwise.
on Wed, 4AM
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“Wonderbringers”: How to dissolve work-life stress with awe
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Monica Parker explains how creating opportunities for wonder can help foster a thriving, inclusive workplace.
on Wed, 1AM
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Fastest spacecraft ever built to break its own speed record
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The Parker Solar Probe is about to undergo its seventh encounter with Venus on its journey towards the Sun. Here's how fast it'll go.
on Tue, 4PM
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Why the ancient power of the Dao De Jing is more important than ever
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The Dao De Jing is not an instruction manual but an invitation. It's a conversation, through which the readers must discover their own way.
on Tue, 4PM
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Ask Ethan: Is Earth the center of the Universe?
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In all directions, at great distances, the Universe looks younger, more uniform, and less evolved. Does that mean Earth must be the center?
on Sep 28
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Your head lives a longer life than your feet do
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Time is relative, not absolute, as gravity and motion both cause time to dilate. Your head and feet, therefore, don't age at the same rate.
on Sep 26
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Why hasn't JWST broken the cosmic distance record by more?
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Despite many ultra-distant galaxy candidates found with JWST, we still haven't seen anything from the Universe's first 250 million years.
on Sep 26
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Richard Dawkins on reverse engineering evolution's optimal beauty
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Some believe animals evolve to be just good enough. Dawkins disagrees and shows us how to "reverse engineer" evolution's beauty and elegance.
on Sep 26
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Why black widows bite so many men in the "junk"
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Black widow spiders have a history of biting men more than women, and particularly in the nether regions. Here's why.
on Sep 25
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Shortest-lived quantum particles exhibit quantum entanglement, too
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LHC scientists just showed that spooky quantum entanglement applies to the highest-energy, shortest-lived particles of all: top quarks.
on Sep 25
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Decoding the brain's dictionary: Scientists map how neurons encode word meanings
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A new study has created a cellular map of neurons encoding different word meanings. It also paves the way for advanced speech prostheses.
on Sep 25
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JWST shows a new side of planet formation
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Just 460 light-years away, the closest newborn protostars are forming in the Taurus molecular cloud. Here are JWST's astonishing insights.
on Sep 25
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Everyday Philosophy: 3 rules for discussing controversial topics
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In an age of flag-waving, snarling tribalism we need rules, more than ever, to help us to have meaningful and civil conversations.
on Sep 23
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How to fight the "tyranny of small decisions"
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One swallow does not a summer make, but a lot of small actions can have a huge effect. Here are three ways we can avoid a common mistake.
on Sep 22
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Athlete vs. grandmaster: The psychology of decision-making
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How psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky cracked open behavioral economics and enlightened all our choices.
on Sep 22
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Ask Ethan: Does space require dark energy in order to exist?
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It's possible to remove all forms of matter, radiation, and curvature from space. When you do, dark energy still remains. Is this mandatory?
on Sep 21
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Sara Imari Walker: Using physics to rethink the definition of life
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"Life as No One Knows It" explores Assembly Theory, a framework that measures molecular complexity in an effort to define life.
on Sep 21
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Hidden variable alternative to quantum spookiness fails
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Do we actually live in a deterministic Universe, despite quantum physics? An alternative, non-spooky interpretation has now been ruled out.
on Sep 19
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How Greek surnames reveal their geographic origins
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Discover the hidden stories behind Greek surnames and how they trace family origins — starting with the name of a would-be U.S. president.
on Sep 19
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Why we'll never shoot Earth's garbage into the Sun
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It would get rid of our hazardous, radioactive, and pollutive waste for good, but physics tells us it's a losing strategy for elimination.
on Sep 19
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Business “immortality” and the art of focus
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In a world of distractions, several remarkable companies show why focus is the ultimate strategy for endurance.
on Sep 19
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Longest, strongest black hole jets of all-time discovered
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With the discovery of Porphyrion, we've now seen black hole jets spanning 24 million light-years: the scale of the cosmic web.
on Sep 18
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Everyday Philosophy: Freud and the Buddha debate what to do about desire
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Buddhism teaches we should get rid of our desires as a source of suffering. But how possible is that and what will it do to us?
on Sep 17
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The "Rule of Saint Benedict": A medieval blueprint for modern time management
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Big Think spoke to the bestselling author Oliver Burkeman on the surprising connection between his work and some 6th-century monks.
on Sep 17
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London Business School professor explains how to improve your critical inquiry skills
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“People will claim that something is rigorous because it's by an authority figure or it's written in a book. But anyone can write a book.”
on Sep 17
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What JWST found in the extreme outer Milky Way
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Almost all of the stars, planets, and interesting physics happens in the inner portions of galaxies. Is that conventional wisdom all wrong?
on Sep 17
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"Hopeful skepticism": The cure for cynicism and how to apply it
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Stanford psychologist Jamil Zaki discusses the dangers of cynicism and how skepticism can invigorate our relationships and communities.
on Sep 16
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Ask Ethan: Could a "copy" of me exist in the Multiverse?
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Within our observable Universe, there's only one Earth and one "you." But in a vast multiverse, so much more becomes possible.
on Sep 14
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Global warming makes hurricanes stronger, but less frequent
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The laws of physics aren't changing. But the Earth's conditions are different than what they used to be, and so are hurricanes as a result.
on Sep 13
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The overlooked philosophy that could shed light on reality's deepest mysteries
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By centering the role of experience, we may uncover fresh insights on the fundamental structure of reality.
on Sep 12
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Why the electron's mass is vital to life in the Universe
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Most fundamental constants could be a little larger or smaller, and our Universe would still be similar. But not the mass of the electron.
on Sep 12
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10 insights about the expanding Universe from a Nobel Laureate
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In the expanding Universe, different ways of measuring its rate give incompatible answers. Nobel Laureate Adam Riess explains what it means.
on Sep 11
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More humans should learn to speak "Doggish"
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Owners frequently attempt to get their pet dogs to learn human language, but it's high time more humans learned "Doggish."
on Sep 11
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Zero: The key to understanding everything?
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From nothing to everything: How zero changed our understanding of the universe, forever
on Sep 10
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The "Peter Principle": Why most companies are filled with people out of their depth
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Companies promote their most competent workers. But what happens when you promote someone to a point they're no longer good at their job?
on Sep 10
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JWST finds distant galaxy with "impossible" light signature
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Hydrogen emission lines have never been seen earlier than 550 million years after the Big Bang. So why does JADES-GS-z13-1-LA have one?
on Sep 9
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How math brings order to our universe
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Statistician Talithia Williams on how math is the clearest path to understanding our existence.
on Sep 7
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Starts With A Bang Podcast #109 - Launching a galactic cone
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Galactic activity doesn't just arrive when supermassive black holes feast on matter. Before, during, and after all create fascinating signs.
on Sep 7
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Math is art. Here’s how to appreciate it that way.
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What would the world be like if we focused on “the inherent beauty of math,” rather than its technical aspects? A statistician reflects:
on Sep 7
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Why do we count the Universe's age from 13.8 billion years ago?
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The Universe is 13.8 billion years old, going back to the hot Big Bang. But was that truly the beginning, and is that truly its age?
on Sep 7
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Ask Ethan: Could we determine if UAPs/UFOs are aliens?
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Although a great many unidentified sights have been seen in the skies, none have conclusively demonstrated the presence of aliens. So far.
on Sep 6