What happens to a nation that only reads headlines? They get journalists who chase clicks, rather than facts.

Some experts take issue with Elon Musk’s frightening warning about AI taking over.

There is no end to philosophies on living a good life, just as there is no end to those wanting to sell you a program for doing so.

“No great genius has ever existed without a strain of madness.” -Aristotle  

Can robots tell stories? In a way, yes. We're far more likely to see robot nursery rhymes than a robot Shakespeare. 

Evidence from recent research suggests that it does matter where a calorie comes from because its source influences the intake of the next calorie. 

Elon Musk issues a stark warning at the National Governor's Association meeting.

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? 

Organizations of all kinds are putting a whole new emphasis on their “company culture.” A strong and positive company culture promotes employee well being, satisfaction, and drive—which translates into higher […]

We used to use technology. Now technology uses us. Silicon Valley ethicist Tristan Harris explains how the attention economy hijacked our self-worth for profit.

Edward Luce's new book is The Retreat of Western Liberalism, but let's clarify its logic. 

Researchers succeed in an 80-year-old quest to find the elusive "angel particle".

Why are beliefs, even plainly irrational ones, so stubbornly resistant to change?

A new report shows a marked uptick in individualism worldwide. The collective voice of societies will be the loser. 

Should Jon Snow go to Dragonstone? Should Samwell "operate" on Ser Jorah? The line between intuition and foolishness can only be drawn in hindsight.

Totality is a time to look at the eclipsed Sun, enjoy, and marvel at it. But for photographers, there’s even more in store. “Having totality means being capable of following ‘what […]

A neural network was trained to create its own cookbook recipes, resulting in some strange and unappetizing concoctions. 

Creators of the mega-hit tv show "Game of Thrones" face growing controversy over their next show.

Every week one of our brave editors dives deep into the Facebook comment section of our articles to mine for gems. Here's the best, most thought provoking, and wittiest comments of the week. 

Humans tend to hunker down in our own minds and trust what we already believe to be true. This emotion-based way of thought isn't often the best way to think about anything, and often leads to gridlock.