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Altruism may be influenced by other biological mechanisms outside of the brain.
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 […]
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New research suggests that Tyrannosaurus Rex could only walk, not run, a big change in its ferocious image.
Some scientists posit that our brains are actually quantum computers.
Here are some of the most impactful scientific achievements in a year full of discoveries.
By 2020, Bitcoin mining will consume more energy than the world currently produces
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Musk is about more than Teslas and rockets.
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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How does music influence behavior?
Bitcoin started at $.008, and today is worth over $12,000. What’s the deal with other cryptocurrencies? We’re here to help.
This new pill could make it easier for people to stick to the treatment.
Can guess what’s on the list?
One researcher warns to stick with activities you enjoy.
Can robots tell stories? In a way, yes. We’re far more likely to see robot nursery rhymes than a robot Shakespeare.
The world has its first robotic citizen in a humanoid robot with an advanced range of emotions.
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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It’s durable, exponentially scalable, and it’ll last millennia, if not millions of years.
The U.S. has been steadily losing its religion for decades — but that trend might ramp up significantly in the years to come.
In his latest book, Selfie, Will Storr explores the history of self-obsession, and wonders how we can fix it.
AI won’t really resemble humanoids. Instead, AI will create a world that countries and large companies can live in.
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A paper argues that the younger generation is no better at technology and multitasking than older people.
Researchers look at crowdsourcing as a way to teach ethics to AI.
Mining asteroids might seem like the stuff of science fiction, but there are companies and a few governments already working hard to make it real.
All the answers may lie at the center of a “regular” black hole.
It’s not only a lack of sleep that’s hurting us. A lack of dreaming might point to health problems.