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Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The Salam Institute for Peace and Justice, in collaboration with the University of Jordan, is hosting a conference on social and interpersonal forgiveness research and practice in March 2027. Submit your paper before October 30, 2026 👉 bit.ly/46ICkIq

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Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

"The Birth of a Parent," a podcast created by Early Childhood Matters as part of the Van Leer Foundation, explores the emerging science of how becoming a parent changes the human mind. Listen here 👇 earlychildhoodmatters.online/birth-…

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Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The Center for Scholars and Storytellers at UCLA recently published a report exploring how adolescents use media to explore spiritual beliefs, belonging and identity. Read the @usatoday.com article 👉 bit.ly/4hjcO2f Learn more about the TWCF-funded project 👉 bit.ly/4xOvFZ6

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Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

(1/10) This past March, participants of the TWCF-funded Academic Writing Course published six articles in topics ranging from harmful speech to comparative psychology and microgrids. Explore the insights linked below:

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Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Congratulations to Dr @katelaskowski.bsky.social for receiving the 2026 Ctrl-Z award by the Center for Scientific Integrity. The award celebrates scientists who discover errors in their work and take the necessary steps to correct the record. 👉 Learn more about the prize: bit.ly/4hSKk0b

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Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A study led by a team at @durham.ac.uk suggests reassuring body contact promotes social tolerance in bonobos and chimpanzees. Read the study 👉 royalsocietypublishing.org/rspb/article... Read the blog post 👉 www.templetonworldcharity.org/blog/study-s...

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Reassuring body contact promotes social tolerance in bonobos and chimpanzees

Abstract. Social tolerance underpins cooperation in humans and other social animals, but its proximate drivers in short-term, competitive contexts remain p

Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

A new book uncovers the religious, scientific and economic ideas that shaped Sir John Templeton’s vision. For those curious about the foundations of TWCF, this book offers a unique window into the mind of our founder. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/45OQZRW The book 👉 bit.ly/4qXyynT

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Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The TWCF-funded Character Education Leadership Convening in Nairobi, Kenya, focused on helping educational communities cultivate character and human flourishing. Watch the convening summary video 👉 bit.ly/4gtNW6n Learn more about the project 👉 bit.ly/3SrqsqG

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Character Education Leadership Convening | Nairobi 2026

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Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

From a curious boy to a distinguished professor at @tufts.edu, Michael Levin has led a life full of questions, wonder and curiosity. His dedication to uncovering diverse intelligences has led him to uncharted scientific territories. Read the @nymag.com profile on Michel: bit.ly/4g5LQcQ

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What Is It Like to Be a Cucumber?

Biologist Michael Levin is working to prove that minds are hiding everywhere, from a plant to a scrap of skin to a single cell.

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Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

In a recent @washingtonpost.com article, David @daviddesteno.bsky.social, a psychology professor at @northeasternu.bsky.social and TWCF grantee, discusses the findings of his research: people are turning to AI for moral guidance. Read the article 👉 wapo.st/4gmjtZ1

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Opinion | People of faith are finding a new moral guide in AI

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Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

We have recently awarded a grant to @redebrrepro.bsky.social The project aims to develop and test interventions to promote the adoption of open and reproducible research practices in Brazilian graduate programs. Learn more: bit.ly/3Taujby

Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The final episode of the Buddha Pill Podcast returns to the TWCF “From the Heart” project: heart-centered practices and their effects on health, social functioning & interpersonal behavior. Episode Four: Transformation 👉 bit.ly/3TSsxMt Learn more about the project 👉 bit.ly/4pluQ6l

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Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

In “Lasting Wellbeing: Science-Based Practices for Tranquility, Authenticity, Meaning, and Joy,” psychologist and professor emeritus Matt Bloom distills decades of wellbeing research into clear, science-backed strategies for coping with stress, burnout & anxiety. Buy it here: bit.ly/4xbYQEv

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Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

With support from TWCF, researchers at @harvard.edu & the Global Development Incubator developed a trivia game that pairs Republicans and Democrats to cooperate as partners. Contestants gained an understanding that people are more than their political beliefs. 👉 bit.ly/4gJn2Jv

Can a Trivia Game Help Heal Political Division? Joshua Greene Discusses "Tango" on "Here & Now"…

What happens when strangers with different political views work together instead of debating one another?

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Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

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 👉 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.

Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

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 👉 bit.ly/4yH7In5 The paper 👉 bit.ly/4fo0Cwl

Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

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 👉 bit.ly/4x173LO

Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

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.

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Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

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.

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Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

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? 👉 bit.ly/4ygT4Tr 👉 The project: bit.ly/4pluQ6l

Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

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: bit.ly/3Sy6f2a Learn more: bit.ly/4bpohKi

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Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

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: bit.ly/4auYqQP

Belief in the Future Podcast with DZ Kalman on Religion & Tech - Season 2 Begins

The conversation between religion and tech is deepening.

Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

(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:

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Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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: bit.ly/49tAflM

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Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

@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: bit.ly/4fZ4uo3 👉 Learn more: bit.ly/4o6LcPV

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Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

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: bit.ly/4xaXefi 👉 TWCF’s approach to Open Research: bit.ly/4uc2soc

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Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

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: bit.ly/3ZES2Rq

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CIFAR Neuroscience of Consciousness Winter School - CIFAR

Follow 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 […]

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Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

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: bit.ly/4nFAdfT

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Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

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: youtu.be/8xasjsUjGJs?si=ZvRy8w2XZ-J…

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Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

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: youtu.be/JflV1Wt5SH4?si=RFS8NCF-pEf…

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Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

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: www.templetonworldcharity.org/blog/…

The Work From Home Revolution with Nicholas Bloom (video)

Does working from home lead to increased entrepreneurship and more equitable wealth distribution?

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Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

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: bit.ly/4eKECfm

Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

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 Program

This project aims to strengthen the training of the next generation of researchers in neurobiology and philosophy of consciousness, and higher-order…

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Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

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: bit.ly/4d8cNuS

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Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Our latest newsletter focuses on animals and diverse intelligences. This issue looks at joy in animals, soundboard buttons for pets, whether dogs can talk, human minds in the age of #AI, and what intelligence is and is not. 🔗 Read here: bit.ly/4dz3qor 🔗 Sign up: bit.ly/4sTm1C5

Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Prof Simon Conway Morris at @cam.ac.uk has been awarded the #TempletonPrize for his work in paleontology and evolutionary biology. His scientific contributions and exploration of the philosophical implications of his discoveries have reshaped our understanding of evolution. bit.ly/4d1fbnl

Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

A recent article by a TWCF-funded Academic Writing Course participant explores the lessons from a fellowship that funded theologians from across the globe to learn and apply psychological theories and skills to conduct theology research. Read it here: bit.ly/3QIXml6

Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

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An article by a TWCF-funded Academic Writing Course participant showed that burdens were financial, psychosocio-cultural and physical, while parents coped through religion, social support groups, medical intervention and self-acceptance. Read it here: bit.ly/4cv2BfN

Burden and Coping Mechanisms of Cerebral Palsy Caregivers: Qualitative Evidence from Western Kenya | Journal of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences (JPBS)

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Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

An article by a TWCF-funded Academic Writing Course participant revealed that men were more likely than women to initiate increases in aggression, and blocking impulsive behaviour significantly reduced male aggression. Read it here: www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-…

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Men’s impulsivity underpins gender differences in aggressive behaviour - Scientific Reports

Scientific Reports - Men’s impulsivity underpins gender differences in aggressive behaviour

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Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

In a recent blog post featuring insights from Dr @nickhiggs.bsky.social, Vice President of Strategy & Programs, TWCF, and Kristin Eldon Whylly, Director of Operations, we explore why open research is key to TWCF’s ethos and mission, and central to its future direction. bit.ly/4v81qeK

Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

What can ancient wisdom and science teach us about supporting young people? As part of #SkollWeek at Oxford, we co-hosted “Bridging Ancient Wisdom and Contemporary Science for Human Flourishing” with citiesRISE. Thank you to everyone who made this happen!

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Templeton World Charity Foundation @templetonworld.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Simon Conway Morris, a groundbreaking paleontologist whose outstanding scientific contributions have transformed our understanding of the deep patterns that shape the evolution of life, has won the 2026 Templeton Prize. Find out more bit.ly/4d1fbnl