Society

A black and white drawing of two women, possibly twins, on a white background.
Healthcare
“The twin boom”: why twinning is on the rise
Since the 1970s, the rate that twins are born has doubled in most developed countries. What caused this and is it going to change soon?
Jonny Thomson
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Psychology
An enormous study links intelligence and personality in surprising ways
A database containing over 1,300 studies from across the world establishes reliable relationships between personality traits and cognitive abilities.
Elizabeth Gilbert
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Psychology
An ancient technique can improve your attention span
According to neuroscientist Amishi Jha, 12 minutes of mindfulness training a day strengthens your attentional systems.
Kevin Dickinson
Building Community
More Americans than ever have no friends. Here are 5 steps to make more friends.
Elizabeth Gilbert
Psychology
The secrets of cooperation
Bob Holmes | Knowable Magazine
History
Today, people fear Twitter. In the 1850s, they feared telegrams
Louis Anslow
Surveillance
China’s spy balloon: Inflatable eyes in the sky have been used for centuries
Frank Ledwidge
Business
No, 90% of new businesses don’t fail. Here’s why.
Jason Feifer
Neuroscience
Why changing your mind is a feature of evolution, not a bug
David McRaney
private social networks
Building Community
Will 2023 be the year of the private social network?
Shubham Agarwal
AI
The dawn of AI has come, and its implications for education couldn’t be more significant
Vitomir Kovanovic
Education
“Personalized curriculums” could get kids to care about school again
Maya Gunawardena
3 rules to express your thoughts so that everyone will understand you
Kevin Dickinson