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Artificial intelligence threatens to take over our entire world. And that's only the 2nd most scary aspect about this documentary shared by Elon Musk.
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Who or what is God? One religion answers this question better than the others
A new study echoes a key finding in a growing body of research on self-estimated intelligence: men tend to overestimate how smart they are.
As human beings we all must do some work for basic survival—but how much? Is there a “minimum daily requirement” of work?
Sibling rivalries can lead to some impressive moments in history, how did these seven sets of siblings do?
Infographics look at jobs 95% likely to be taken by robots and the working hours that will be lost.
Setting short-term performance goals for employees can provide invaluable benefits to your company or organization in the long run. In addition to providing a written set of clear, achievable objectives […]
Scientists in Scotland find tracks of the largest animal that walked on Earth during the Middle Jurassic Period.
Three-quarters of tree species common in the eastern U.S. have moved their population centres westward over the last 30 years – an effect not predicted by assumptions about global warming.
Including where to go, and when, for the most spectacular views. Against the backdrop of a dark, clear night sky, you can see the Moon, planets, stars, the Milky Way, […]
We are discovering that the subtleties of our psychological lives are being managed by specific modules in our brains.
How we define "inequality" is of utmost importance in trying to implement fair equality.
Saudi Arabia began closing its cinemas in 1979. Now, the government is reopening theaters in an effort to diversify and modernize its economy.
A large crack, stretching several kilometres, made a sudden appearance recently in south-western Kenya. 
The results have implications for psychology, neurology, robotics and A.I.
Brewing beer is as much science as art, and here are four reasons why.
What are we really talking about when we debate the existence of God?