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The controversial theory about magic mushrooms and human evolution gets a much-needed update.

The emergence of life in the universe is as certain as the emergence of matter, gravity, and the stars. Life is the universe developing a memory, and our chemical detection system could find it.

Murmurations have no leader and follow no plan.

“How long someone thinks about [a] problem is a really good proxy of how humans behave.”

Analog could serve as “always-on” computing, while digital is turned on only when necessary.

By improving quantum error correction, quantum computations are now faster than ever. But parallel universes? That’s utter nonsense here.

The cognitive scientist argues the current AI environment is failing us as consumers and a society. But it’s not too late to change course.

The evolution of quantum technology is far from over.

He peppers his sentences with words like “neat” and “cool,” he’s not great at working the room after dinner — oh, and he’s a peerless visionary.

The cat-and-mouse game between China and the world’s semiconductor companies is already having enormous consequences.

Hackers are in an arms race with cyber defenders. Will AI tip the balance?

Iceland consistently ranks as the most gender-equal nation. It is also the nation where men and women are most likely to pursue sex-typical jobs.

Nature may not allow us full access to the weirdness of quantum mechanics.

Can quantum computers do things that standard, classical computers can’t? No. But if they can calculate faster, that’s quantum supremacy.

Independent of cultural background, people seem to share a sense of what makes certain color combinations aesthetically pleasing.

Ever wondered what oxytocin receptor proteins sound like?

While we’re busy wondering whether machines will ever become conscious, we rarely stop to ask: What happens to us?

Our bodies crave more food if we haven’t had enough protein, and this can lead to a vicious cycle.

A new technique that can automatically classify phases of physical systems could help scientists investigate novel materials.

It’s the best-known transcendental number of all-time, and March 14 (3/14 in many countries) is the perfect time to celebrate Pi (π) Day!

There is one obstacle that reliably blocks innovative ideas: how we fund science.

A National Center for Data and Evidence could supplement our archaic and expensive system and more accurately measure AI’s impact on jobs.

Meet the ‘brain coach’ who has found a way to flip negative thoughts and actions and use them for good We’re all assigned a label at some point in our […]

One home was printed in 28 hours. Now, Alquist 3D is building 200 more.

Former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman just invested $100 million into the company.

The tech world’s fixation on artificial intelligence has spawned beliefs and rituals that resemble religion — complete with digital deities, moral codes, and threats of damnation.

In the international competition, people with physical disabilities put state-of-the-art devices to the test as they race to complete the tasks of everyday life.

Dennis Klatt developed trailblazing text-to-speech systems before losing his own voice to cancer.

The future of healthcare may bring powerful collaborations between AI and medical professionals.

Acclaimed writer Mauro Javier Cárdenas used AI in his latest work to surprising effect.