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|Jun 12, 2017
Articles
The (Virtual) Reality of Death
|Jun 11, 2017
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If people who experience near-death experiences have less fear of death, could an out-of-body experience through virtual simulation lead to the same result?
The Mystery of Genius
|Jun 7, 2017
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Can genius be reproduced from extracted DNA? Introducing the Leonardo Project.
Does E.T. Have Extra-Terrestrial Rights?
|Jun 7, 2017
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Exploring the ramifications of consciousness in alien life.
Will the Couple that Prays Together Stay Together?
|Jun 7, 2017
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Two sociologists examine how religious practice impacts African American and Latino marriages.
Five Big Podcasts on Life’s Big Questions
|Jun 7, 2017
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Here are five ORBITER-recommended podcasts sure to challenge your thinking on what it means to be human in this world.
Religion: The Original Social Network
|Jun 6, 2017
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According to the renowned evolutionary psychologist Robin Dunbar, communities that formed around shared religious beliefs and practices, with stronger social bonding as a result, were more likely to survive and grow.
Scientists Have Found the Oldest Known Human Fossils
|Jun 6, 2017
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The 300,000-year-old bones and stone tools could revise the history of our species.
Awe Engages Your Vagus Nerve and Can Combat Narcissism
|Jun 6, 2017
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The vagus nerve is a driver of human compassion, selflessness, and magnanimity.
Supermassive Black Holes May Sterilize Nearby Planets
|Jun 6, 2017
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New study shows how black holes can affect habitability of planets.