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Do you believe in ghosts? Cognitive science says your brain could be wired differently

Don’t look now, but your brain could be playing tricks on you.

Do you believe in ghosts? Cognitive science says your brain could be wired differently

Meet the designer who’s turning self-care into viral Instagram posts

The New Happy will help you picture the best practices of mental wellness.

Meet the designer who’s turning self-care into viral Instagram posts

Watch as this unbelievable wood furniture assembles itself

Look out, IKEA. This could be the future of building furniture at home.

Watch as this unbelievable wood furniture assembles itself

Why a titan of venture capital invested in a 3-person esports company

Before Delane Parnell’s PlayVS revolutionized high school esports, it was the pipe dream of a young, ambitious entrepreneur looking for funding.

Why a titan of venture capital invested in a 3-person esports company

At 137 feet, the new Supersaurus might be the longest dinosaur ever, scientists say

Attention, elementary-school students and other dinosaur buffs: Scientists have identified what they believe is the longest dino ever to have roamed Earth.

At 137 feet, the new Supersaurus might be the longest dinosaur ever, scientists say

This remarkable cooling system runs on sunlight and saltwater—no electricity required

The concept is in its early stages, but it could offer a promising solution to remote communities without access to electricity.

This remarkable cooling system runs on sunlight and saltwater—no electricity required

Astronauts can build cosmic concrete from moon dust, pee, and their own blood

It’s not really that gross. It’s just history repeating itself.

Astronauts can build cosmic concrete from moon dust, pee, and their own blood

This map of the U.S. heating up is horrifying

The U.S. looks like it’s on fire.

This map of the U.S. heating up is horrifying

People trust black COVID-19 masks more than others. But why?

If you want someone to feel safe around you, go with a black (or white) mask.

People trust black COVID-19 masks more than others. But why?

STEM careers require the same kind of creative thinking as the arts, says new research

Surprisingly, creativity is general in nature, according to a new study that has big implications for education.

STEM careers require the same kind of creative thinking as the arts, says new research

This breakthrough battery recharges itself for limitless energy

It’s not a lot of power, but for many devices, it will be enough.

This breakthrough battery recharges itself for limitless energy

How one lab is turning algae into flip-flops—and taking on Big Plastic in the process

Traditional plastic is terrible for the environment. This biodegradable plastic could be a solution.

How one lab is turning algae into flip-flops—and taking on Big Plastic in the process

See the $135 million underwater lab designed by Fabien Cousteau and Yves Béhar

Four times larger than any underwater lab to date, it could change underwater research forever.

See the $135 million underwater lab designed by Fabien Cousteau and Yves Béhar

What my parents Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan taught me about the power of daily rituals

In her first book, For Small Creatures Such as We, author Sasha Sagan explores the significance of ritual in an unpredictable universe.

What my parents Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan taught me about the power of daily rituals

A scientific study on gift wrapping reveals why presents should look messy

Two colleagues and I wondered whether all that time and effort is actually worth it. Does a beautiful presentation actually lead to a better-liked gift? Or is it the other way around?

A scientific study on gift wrapping reveals why presents should look messy

The Ice Age tar pits of Los Angeles are getting a fresh new design

These bubbling pools of crude oil have existed for millions of years. Now, a new site plan aims to give them the attention they deserve.

The Ice Age tar pits of Los Angeles are getting a fresh new design

I’m a scientist. This is what I had to ‘unlearn’ to build a successful business

Karn Manhas, CEO of Terramera, explains how he had to shift his mindset to build a sustainable company.

I’m a scientist. This is what I had to ‘unlearn’ to build a successful business

There’s another reason to buy green products, and it’s totally selfish

If you’re between two products, the greener one is probably the better choice—for your own happiness.

There’s another reason to buy green products, and it’s totally selfish

Could this extra squishy new material mean safer bike helmets?

Scientists say a microlattice design can absorb 27% more energy than the foam helmets on the market now.

Could this extra squishy new material mean safer bike helmets?

Want to live longer? Surround yourself with plants

The lead author of a sweeping study on the health benefits of greenery, David Rojas, advises that “where you are, increase and support more green-ness around your home.”

Want to live longer? Surround yourself with plants

Impact

This startup makes carbon-neutral, high-protein pasta from fungi

How several states are taking the lead on restoring overtime pay

A living wage doesn’t just benefit workers. It benefits businesses and society, too

News

Employees are still afraid to discuss mental health at work

Financial stress is almost universal: Here’s how it affects you most

The pandemic created a new billionaire every 30 hours as millions brace for extreme poverty

Co.Design

COVID-19 relaxed red tape in cities. Then the bureaucracy returned

American Eagle exec: The supply chain is broken. Here’s how to fix it

How GoFundMe’s new pages take a sensitive approach to grief

Work Life

Taking a career hiatus is now perfectly okay

An effective way to recruit talent? Try to get your current workers to leave

What it’s like to have employer support for abortion care