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In conversation with experts, the third episode of the Buddha Pill Podcast, considers how spiritual traditions have described unusual states of consciousness — and what science can, and cannot, measure. Listen to Episode Three: States of Consciousness 👉 https://bit.ly/44YZTMc

“The Buddha Pill” with Miguel Farias - States of Consciousness - Part 3/4: (podcast)Episode 3 explores how meditation traditions and contemporary science understand altered states of consciousness.bit.ly

Can physical touch help us keep the peace? A recent study led by @durham.ac.uk, funded by TWCF and published in @royalsocietypublishing.org found that chimpanzees and bonobos use physical touch to reassure each other. The blog post 👉 https://bit.ly/4yH7In5 The paper 👉 https://bit.ly/4fo0Cwl

The second episode of the Buddha Pill Podcast is out! Psychologist Miguel Farias asks experts whether the hundreds of practices we call "meditation" can really be bundled under one term. Listen to Episode two: Varieties of Meditation 👉 https://bit.ly/4x173LO

While the primary Diverse Intelligences Summit was hosted at @princeton.edu, the Diverse Intelligences Down Under conference took place at the Minds and Intelligences Research Center at Macquarie University – the Oceania hub for the TWCF Diverse Intelligences (DI) Initiative.

The Lithuanian Free Market Institute has opened a #CallForPapers inviting scholars to explore the shared foundations that connect Philosophy, Politics and Economics. Abstract submissions (300-500 words) are open until 15 August 2026. Reach out to aneta@llri.lt or elena@llri.lt to learn more.

The Buddha Pill podcast explores the “multidimensional science” of meditation. It draws on its history, philosophy, and science to show that the practice is more varied than its popular image suggests. Episode one: What is meditation? 👉 https://bit.ly/4ygT4Tr 👉 The project: https://bit.ly/4pluQ6l

What helps young people build inner strength? With support from TWCF, citiesRISE developed and tested an arts-based, peer-led intervention focused on “Gratitude, Kindness, and Hope” for youth ages 12-15 in India and Kenya. The interview: https://bit.ly/3Sy6f2a Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bpohKi

What happens when religion & technology enter conversation? Belief in the Future, hosted by @dzkalman.bsky.social and funded by TWCF, explores the ethical, social & existential implications of new technologies through creative conversations. Learn more about Season 2: https://bit.ly/4auYqQP

Belief in the Future Podcast with DZ Kalman on Religion & Tech - Season 2 BeginsThe conversation between religion and tech is deepening.bit.ly

(1/9) This past February, participants of the TWCF-funded Academic Writing Course From published eight articles in topics ranging from self-employment to neuroscience and parent-teacher communication. Explore the insights linked below:

The TWCF-funded Academic Writing Course supports grantees in publishing peer-reviewed articles, writing book chapters, delivering high-quality paper and poster presentations at leading academic conferences. Here are five new articles from previous participants. 👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/49tAflM

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@seanjwestwood.bsky.social, director of the TWCF “Taking the Pulse on Global Partisan Animosity” project, was recently awarded the Cozzarelli Prize in Behavioral and Social Sciences, awarded by @pnas.org. 👉 Read the awarded paper: https://bit.ly/4fZ4uo3 👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4o6LcPV

The online courses from @cos.io were developed to help researchers build practical skills across the research lifecycle and provide them with everything they need to practice open scholarship effectively. 👉 Enroll: https://bit.ly/4xaXefi 👉 TWCF’s approach to Open Research: https://bit.ly/4uc2soc

The CIFAR Neuroscience of Consciousness Winter School is now open to applications! This TWCF-funded three-day event brings together tomorrow’s neuroscience leaders to work closely with world-class researchers. 🔗 Apply before June 10: https://bit.ly/3ZES2Rq

CIFAR Neuroscience of Consciousness Winter School - CIFARFollow Us FaceBook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Instagram The CIFAR Neuroscience of Consciousness Winter School is a unique, three-day event where tomorrow’s neuroscience leaders work closely […]cifar.ca

In a recent TEDtalk connected to his TWCF-funded research on political extremes, behavioral scientist @joaconavajas.bsky.social explores what polarized disagreement can reveal about the possibility of progress without violence. 🔗 Watch it here: https://bit.ly/4nFAdfT

The Climate Smart Map, developed by the Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator and supported by TWCF, helps users compare progress, spot gaps and connect climate solutions projects across 29 Caribbean countries 🔗 Watch the interview to learn more: https://youtu.be/8xasjsUjGJs?si=ZvRy8w2XZ-Jc5hfm

The TWCF-funded documentary "War Child: Reducing the Suffering of Children in Conflict Zones Around the Globe" has been named a 2026 #WebbyAwards Honoree. Congratulations! 🔗 Watch it here: https://youtu.be/JflV1Wt5SH4?si=RFS8NCF-pEfnHeSu

With support from TWCF, economist Nicholas Bloom is leading research to discover whether working from home leads to increased entrepreneurship and more equitable wealth distribution. 🔗 Learn more: https://www.templetonworldcharity.org/blog/the-work-from-home-revolution-with-nicholas-bloom-video

The Work From Home Revolution with Nicholas Bloom (video)Does working from home lead to increased entrepreneurship and more equitable wealth distribution?www.templetonworldcharity.org

Congratulations to @storiesofimpact.bsky.social on their fifth consecutive Hermes Creative Award for their episode with Kurt Shaw and Rita da Silva on resistance and renewal through play in Brazilian communities. Listen here: https://bit.ly/4eKECfm

This unique event will bring together the next generation of leaders in neuroscience researchers from across the globe and give them the opportunity to learn from world-class experts on frontier topics in consciousness research. Learn more: www.templetonworldcharity.org/projects-res...

Neuroscience of Consciousness Winter School in CIFAR’s Brain Mind & Consciousness ProgramThis project aims to strengthen the training of the next generation of researchers in neurobiology and philosophy of consciousness, and higher-order…www.templetonworldcharity.org

Only 0.001% of Earth’s deep sea has been visually explored. The TWCF-funded project, “Exploration of The Bahamas’ Deep Sea Habitats,” aims to conduct a comprehensive survey of The Bahamas’ deep-sea habitats. 🔗 Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4d8cNuS