This bold social experiment forces people to confront a question they’re never prepared for: would they let a stranger live ...

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AI can be as prejudiced as humans but can also help humans overcome prejudice. Prejudice, a derogatory attitude or antipathy ...

Jeffrey Epstein's sprawling New Mexico ranch has long been reported to have served as one of his private playgrounds for sexual abuse and trafficking – but disturbing new allegations suggest something ...

The data tells a concerning story. Millions of Gen Z and Millennials around the world communicate more with digital tools ...

Mind control weapons may sound like something from a dystopian science fiction film, but experts now say they could soon become a reality.

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In 1960, a theoretical physicist named William Newcomb presented a thought experiment. (Thought experiments, as I've ...

A new video shows wolves may be smarter than we think. Are they smart enough to use tools? And are they getting smarter?