A string of terror attacks across the globe have shaken the world’s most powerful nations to their core. As a result of these tragic events, and the fear-mongering from politicians […]

When was the last time you were well and truly bored? If you can't remember, you're not alone. Manoush Zomorodi on what our brains really need, and what they're getting. 

By 2020, Bitcoin mining will consume more energy than the world currently produces

While we often criticize the humanities for not providing an education that leads directly to employment, one philosopher argues they have an even more important role to play in our societies.

This remarkable breakthrough is sure to usher in a new generation of robots.

Many organizations look for ways to improve their employee learning and development programs in the new year. One solution with proven results is self-directed learning.Self-directed learning, or SDL, is a process […]

The Planetary Habitability Laboratory has made up some periodic tables of all of the confirmed and suspected exoplanets so far, plus planetary bodies in our own solar system.

Economist Joseph Stiglitz explains why surging cryptocurrency bitcoin should be banned.

Who actually practices what they preach? Various studies suggest that blue states do a better job at staying married and avoiding teen pregnancy—but like all data, it's not so simple.

This has implications for linguistics, biology, musical composition, and even A.I.

Recent research in psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA, which all affect our serotonin receptors, suggest these substances can help make us content. 

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,Courage to change the things I can,And wisdom to know the difference.

Scientists have discovered an endless energy supply in the naturally occurring Brownian motion of graphene.

A new study shows how access to medical marijuana significantly impacted the use of opioids by patients.

Unraveling the psychology behind gun ownership may offer fresh insight into the gun control debate.

Comprehensive DNA sequencing of artifacts reveals the yeti to be bears, mostly Himalayan brown bears.

A study finds that conflicting points of view are more likely to lead to dehumanizing others if they're written and not spoken.

Here's why coding skills alone won't save you from job automation.

Cheating is deeply embedded in everyday life. Part of the problem is that many individuals fail to see such behavior as a problem.

If we’re going to treat psychological suffering as effectively as we treat pneumonia and broken bones, we’d better think outside the box.