A smart drug or Nootropics as they are known are cognitive supplements that are used to boost cognitive functions, intelligence and attention. Modafinil is a commonly used cognitive…

Eradicating any organism would have serious consequences for ecosystems — wouldn’t it? Not when it comes to mosquitoes. Malaria infects some 247 million people worldwide each year, and…

Just as Soylent is disrupting the traditional food industry, Bitcoin is revolutionizing the way value is transferred between individuals and businesses. A completely decentralized online currency,… I’m glad…

Exercise science is a fine and intellectually fascinating thing. But sometimes you just want someone to lay out guidelines for how to put the newest fitness research into…

Today MIRI released a new technical report by visiting researcher Katja Grace called “Algorithmic Progress in Six Domains.” The report summarizes data on algorithmic progress – that is, better performance…