Researchers develop a next generation technique to control individual neurons in the brain, paving a new road towards curing brain disorders.
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Some scientists posit that our brains are actually quantum computers.
New research suggests that Tyrannosaurus Rex could only walk, not run, a big change in its ferocious image.
Altruism may be influenced by other biological mechanisms outside of the brain.
Kids say the darndest things. They’re also far more adept at workflow management than adults are. What can we learn from them?
Interest in learning certain skills, like computer science, can wax and wane with economic opportunity and job availability. But Gene Luen-Yang explains why it’s a valuable skill in any season.
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It all surrounds your outlook on the self-presentation process.
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One of the three basic circuit elements just got a lot smaller for the very first time, in what promises to be a trillion-dollar breakthrough. In the race for ever-improving […]
Is our existence base reality—or are we pawns in a matrix? Cognitive scientist Joscha Bach explains how we might be able to tell.
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Can robots tell stories? In a way, yes. We’re far more likely to see robot nursery rhymes than a robot Shakespeare.
By 2020, Bitcoin mining will consume more energy than the world currently produces
Here are some of the most impactful scientific achievements in a year full of discoveries.
It’s durable, exponentially scalable, and it’ll last millennia, if not millions of years.
AI won’t really resemble humanoids. Instead, AI will create a world that countries and large companies can live in.
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How far back in time would you need to travel to find a common human ancestor of people living today? The answer is surprisingly recent.
Musk is about more than Teslas and rockets.
One researcher warns to stick with activities you enjoy.
Bitcoin started at $.008, and today is worth over $12,000. What’s the deal with other cryptocurrencies? We’re here to help.
How does music influence behavior?
This new pill could make it easier for people to stick to the treatment.
A paper argues that the younger generation is no better at technology and multitasking than older people.
The world has its first robotic citizen in a humanoid robot with an advanced range of emotions.
The U.S. has been steadily losing its religion for decades — but that trend might ramp up significantly in the years to come.
Researchers look at crowdsourcing as a way to teach ethics to AI.
Employees at 32M, a company based in Wisconsin, now have the option of getting microchipped. Workers implanted with the RFID chip will be able to open doors, store medical info, and pay for purchases. Should this be the future workplace?
He created Windows and made billions of dollars. But that wouldn’t have happened if it weren’t for a few small things in his early life.
But there are resources, tips, and telltale signs to keep you from being duped. “Some people think that the truth can be hidden with a little cover-up and decoration. But as […]
It’s not only a lack of sleep that’s hurting us. A lack of dreaming might point to health problems.