NewsDo you believe in ghosts? Cognitive science says your brain could be wired differentlyDon’t look now, but your brain could be playing tricks on you.
Co.DesignMeet the designer who’s turning self-care into viral Instagram postsThe New Happy will help you picture the best practices of mental wellness.
Co.DesignWatch as this unbelievable wood furniture assembles itselfLook out, IKEA. This could be the future of building furniture at home.
TechWhy a titan of venture capital invested in a 3-person esports companyBefore Delane Parnell’s PlayVS revolutionized high school esports, it was the pipe dream of a young, ambitious entrepreneur looking for funding.
NewsAt 137 feet, the new Supersaurus might be the longest dinosaur ever, scientists sayAttention, elementary-school students and other dinosaur buffs: Scientists have identified what they believe is the longest dino ever to have roamed Earth.
Co.DesignThis remarkable cooling system runs on sunlight and saltwater—no electricity requiredThe concept is in its early stages, but it could offer a promising solution to remote communities without access to electricity.
Co.DesignAstronauts can build cosmic concrete from moon dust, pee, and their own bloodIt’s not really that gross. It’s just history repeating itself.
Co.DesignPeople 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.
NewsSTEM careers require the same kind of creative thinking as the arts, says new researchSurprisingly, creativity is general in nature, according to a new study that has big implications for education.
Co.DesignThis breakthrough battery recharges itself for limitless energyIt’s not a lot of power, but for many devices, it will be enough.
Co.DesignHow one lab is turning algae into flip-flops—and taking on Big Plastic in the processTraditional plastic is terrible for the environment. This biodegradable plastic could be a solution.
Co.DesignSee the $135 million underwater lab designed by Fabien Cousteau and Yves BéharFour times larger than any underwater lab to date, it could change underwater research forever.
Work LifeWhat my parents Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan taught me about the power of daily ritualsIn her first book, For Small Creatures Such as We, author Sasha Sagan explores the significance of ritual in an unpredictable universe.
Co.DesignA scientific study on gift wrapping reveals why presents should look messyTwo 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?
Co.DesignThe Ice Age tar pits of Los Angeles are getting a fresh new designThese bubbling pools of crude oil have existed for millions of years. Now, a new site plan aims to give them the attention they deserve.
Work LifeI’m a scientist. This is what I had to ‘unlearn’ to build a successful businessKarn Manhas, CEO of Terramera, explains how he had to shift his mindset to build a sustainable company.
Co.DesignThere’s another reason to buy green products, and it’s totally selfishIf you’re between two products, the greener one is probably the better choice—for your own happiness.
ImpactCould 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.
Co.DesignWant to live longer? Surround yourself with plantsThe 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.”