Society

A mesmerizing compilation showcasing the brilliance of Albert Einstein through a vibrant image medley.
Physics
Einstein’s 7 rules for a better life
His fame extended far beyond the field of physics, as Einstein played major roles in politics, media, and even the everyday affairs of life.
Ethan Siegel
A man in a gray sweater matching the intellectual milieu of genocide scholarship stands resolutely in front of a building, embodying the spirit of dedicated academia.
Mental Health
“Resilience”: How a genocide scholar faces history’s darkest moments
Genocide historian Omer Bartov says studying his particularly challenging subject has made him more mentally resilient.
Tim Brinkhof
A colorful collage featuring imagery from the Stasi Records Archive, an eye, and a map of Europe with the shape of Germany blacked out.
Privacy
Why Germany is a blank spot on Google’s Street View
Germany and Austria are a conspicuous gap in the mess of Google Maps’ Street View locations that covers the rest of Europe.
Frank Jacobs
An aerial view of a forest in brazil.
Ecosystems
Does it work to pay people not to cut the forest?
Tim Vernimmen
A close up of two men looking at each other.
Love
Partnering up can help you grow as an individual – here’s why
Gary W. Lewandowski Jr.
An illustration of a dollar bill with a smiley face.
Mental Health
Why is the value of money for happiness increasing?
Jean Twenge
A piece of wood with words written on it.
AI
Vesuvius Challenge: Can AI decipher these mysterious ancient scrolls?
Tim Brinkhof
An aerial view of a sailboat peacefully sailing on a body of water, providing solitude and tranquility for individuals seeking mental health.
Mental Health
Solitude, without loneliness, can have mental health benefits
Thuy-vy Nguyen | Aeon
An MRI image of a brain highlighting productivity.
Employment
The centipede’s dilemma: Why overthinking is killing productivity
Jonny Thomson
A black and white drawing of two women, possibly twins, on a white background.
Healthcare
“The twin boom”: why twinning is on the rise
Jonny Thomson
A photo of albert einstein and a photo of his desk.
Psychology
An enormous study links intelligence and personality in surprising ways
Elizabeth Gilbert
Colorful smiley face stickers for iPhone 11 to capture attention.
Psychology
An ancient technique can improve your attention span
Kevin Dickinson
A woman working on a laptop during different life stages.
Aging
Life’s stages are changing – we need new terms and new ideas to describe them
Jeffrey Arnett