Exposure to fine particulate matter air pollution has been associated with increased risk of cardiopulmonary and lung cancer morbidity and mortality, suggesting that sustained reductions in pollution exposure…

Though popular with athletes for its ability to help build muscle mass, new studies have shown that whey protein has impressive longevity benefits that can mimic those of…

In late 2008, economist Robin Hanson and AI theorist Eliezer Yudkowsky conducted an online debate about the future of artificial intelligence, and in particular about whether generally intelligent…

A few deceptively prim-looking machines represent an even greater technological leap, the biggest advance in automated gambling since Charles Fey introduced the one-armed bandit in 1895. They owe…

The billionaire will be supporting the new effort both intellectually and financially. Exact dollar amounts for the new center — to be called the Allen Institute for Artificial…

This is why the world needs unemployed brilliant people. [TRIGGER WARNING: Violence, Kidnapping, Time Travel] See on www.awsm.com

A beautiful and interactive resource to explore negative aspects of the Bible. Visually scan through over 450 contradictions and simple graphs showing the prevelence of violence, inaccuracy, misogyny,…

Make damn sure you’re not slowly compromising yourself into a life where you serve nothing and no one, and never stick your neck out. See on zenpencils.com

Research shows it’s pretty hard to be creative in a quiet space. And a loud workplace can be frustrating and distracting. But, the mix of calm and commotion in…

“Utilitarianism” can most generally be described as the doctrine that states that the rightness or wrongness of actions is determined by the goodness and badness of their consequences….

From November 23-29, MIRI will host another Workshop on Logic, Probability, and Reflection, for the first time in Oxford, UK. This workshop will focus on reflective agents, probabilistic logic, and the intersection…