A new study published in The Astrophysical Journal argues that “space weather” could be distorting incoming transmissions from extraterrestrials. The paper, penned by researchers at the SETI (Search ...

Looking for molecular evidence of life on other worlds is tricky, but a test based on the reactivity of carbon compounds ...

Humans have practiced head shaping for tens of thousands of years, and anthropologists are beginning to uncover clues as to why.

Aden Kahr Humans have long been fascinated by crystals. Archaeological evidence suggests our ancestors have treasured small ...

Scientists are studying forms of ‘social’ interactions between artificial-intelligence agents. Will they find a fresh form of ...

Assuming intelligent aliens know how to harvest energy from stars, would humanity be able to spot these high-level structures?

The research, titled Who Gets More Trust—AI or Humans, and Why? A Cross-Cultural Analysis of AI and Interpersonal Trust, maps where AI sits in the social trust hierarchy and dissects the psychological ...

Prevent the Legalization of Humans is the nineteenth main mission in High on Life 2. After attempting and failing to kill ...

Abstract: Neurorehabilitation conventionally relies on the interaction between a patient and a physical therapist. Robotic systems can improve and enrich the physical feedback provided to patients ...

When interacting with highly realistic humanoid robots, the simple presence of eyes strongly shapes how humans perceive the machine’s mental abilities. A recent study published in Consciousness and ...

The animal-loving team at Ginger Cat brings together dogs delivering the most comical and unforgettable interactions with humans ever caught on camera. Here’s what happens when you eat a banana every ...

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