A new study from the University of Chicago shows that monkey brains can control and adapt to robotic limbs.

A machine learning algorithm has shown it can discover planets from weak signals overlooked in the Kepler spacecraft’s database.

Fatih Akin has first-hand experience of strong cultural cross-winds. Ethnically Turkish and raised in Germany, he has made many films dealing with sudden dislocation and how people respond to it. 

An experimental therapy successfully treats patients who hear voices in their head by having them create digital avatars of the audio hallucinations.

Is life worse or better than non-existence? And if it is, who is judging? Welcome to anti-natalism, a small but lively corner of philosophy. 

The Industrial Revolution brought along the second agricultural revolution, the unthinkable transformations of entire ecosystems, the collapse of the family and community, and the ethics of consumerism. 

‘IQ tests just measure how good you are at doing IQ tests.’ This is the argument that is almost always made when intelligence-testing is mentioned. It’s often promoted by people […]

Possibly the biggest Christmas tree in the history of ever

With the new year fast approaching, people often start brainstorming some personal goals to improve themselves and their lives. However, these “New Year’s Resolutions” aren’t exclusive to individuals. Organizations can […]

Not all books are created equal. Especially when it comes to the ones parents read to children to aid their development. A new study from the University of Florida points to an important characteristic to look for in children’s books.

Think we’ll just responsibly choose more fuel efficient vehicles, and the market will take care of the rest? Good luck with that. Since the first oil crisis of the 1970s, there […]

A new study finds that narwhals race dive deep with their hearts barely beating as they escape humans.

A predictive-keyboard app has just written an utterly crazy new Harry Potter chapter and the internet loves it.

Elon Musk expresses some support for President Trump's new space plans.

The agricultural revolution was one of the best things to happen to the human species, right? Wrong.

Rather than one layer at a time, this method creates an entire object all at once, using lasers.

First, let me tell you how smart I am. So smart. My fifth-grade teacher said I was gifted in mathematics and, looking back, I have to admit that she was […]

A student’s award-winning explanation of relativity and reference frames is the best one yet.

A new study found that listening to other people speak—as opposed to just write—tends to make us think they’re more mentally capable.

Would you work at a job that didn’t treat you like a professional? No wonder public education drove their best teachers away. The ultimate dream of public education is incredibly simple. […]