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Homophobia and mass shootings are problems that won’t be solved overnight. But the problematic ban on gay blood donors could be.

How does snow artist Simon Beck trace massive, intricate patterns in the snow? With a little math and a lot of legwork.

Computer scientist and founder of encrypted email service, ProtonMail, Andy Yen argues that privacy is a fundamental right that should not be squandered in the name of security.

Community member Laragene Williams responds to Daniel Goleman’s TED Talk, “Why aren’t we more compassionate?” with a story of her own experience as a Montessori school teacher.

Is sharing the solution to our global challenges? Robin Chase says yes. Read about the founder of Zipcar’s vision for future collaborative economies.

Inspired by one of nature’s most efficient swimmers, bio-roboticist Auke Ijspeert and his team are building a sinuous robot that can venture into toxic waters.

Who knew equations and graphs could guide you in your love life? Mathematician Hannah Fry does — and gives a few formulas for finding The One.

Becoming aware of the thoughts that we have after we get angry can help us react to difficult situations in healthier ways, says psychology researcher Ryan Martin.

Most employers are approaching job interviews all wrong, says business consultant Anthony Tjan. To identify the candidates who have substance and not just smarts, here are better questions to ask.

Living through a sexual assault is bad enough — what makes things worse is a broken legal system that routinely ignores, loses and even destroys crucial evidence, an institutional injustice that one legal-system survivor set out to fix.