Society

A person holds up a cardboard sign with the message "psychedelics are not a crime" in a crowded room.
Drugs
Psychedelic drugs and the law: What’s next?
The push to legalize magic mushrooms, MDMA, LSD, and other hallucinogens is likely to heighten tensions between state and federal law.
Ben Seal | Knowable Magazine
A break-routine alarm clock with a chain.
Psychology
Trapped in routine? Here’s how to “dishabituate” and rediscover joy
Neuroscientist Tali Sharot shares two ways to “dishabituate” yourself from your routine: take a break or make a change.
Jonny Thomson
A group of Buddhist monks practicing mindfulness while meditating on rocks.
Psychology
The 3 myths of mindfulness
Mindfulness is hugely popular today, but one philosopher has argued that certain unchecked types of mindfulness are deeply flawed.
Jonny Thomson
A woman is pole vaulting at a stadium, showcasing her athletic ability.
Sports
The “steroid Olympics” aims to find out what happens when athletes are doped to the gills
Aaron CT Smith and Catherine Ordway
An image of a pile of money with a clock in the middle, perfect for those who work from home.
Employment
Study: one in five workers would sacrifice 16% to 33% of salary to work from home
Akshay Vij and Lynette Washington
A man holding a cell phone in his pocket.
Stopping retail crime before it happens with new tech
In partnership with Axon
A mesmerizing compilation showcasing the brilliance of Albert Einstein through a vibrant image medley.
Physics
Einstein’s 7 rules for a better 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
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
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