Pulsars are a special class of neutron stars that spin very quickly on their axes, releasing pulses of radio waves. These ...

Will AI surpass our natural intelligence in the future? Maybe. Rather than focussing on gloom or glory we must upgrade our ability to see and address the real risks of a hybrid era ...

Will artificial intelligence ever be able to reason, learn, and solve problems at levels comparable to humans? Experts at the University of California San Diego believe the answer is yes—and that such ...

Why are we drawn to the ruthless pragmatism of a character like Tywin Lannister, or the rule-breaking arrogance of Tony Stark? In popular culture, the era of the pure, unwavering hero has largely ...

Testing the biological sex of an athlete is becoming more common in sport, with governing bodies defending the practice as ...

Picture Jesus holding a coin in public, with people waiting for Him to choose a side. The question sounds simple: should we pay taxes to Rome? But Jesus turns it into a question about loyalty. “Give ...

Human trafficking crimes typically involve an act, a means and a purpose, and may include force, fraud or coercion, according to Idaho State Police. Anyone can experience trafficking in any community, ...

One day, probably far off in the very distant future, if astronomers are correct in their assumptions about the vastness of space, Earth will be visited by intelligent beings from another planet.

The recent visit to our solar system by the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has sparked speculation about whether it’s another frozen rock from a distant solar system or an alien craft. Though all ...

A new paper posits that advanced alien civilizations may communicate through subtle flashes, like fireflies do on Earth. The thought experiment suggests that we need to avoid human biases in our ...

The new option will be covered by private insurance beginning in January 2027. A major update to federal women’s health preventive guidance will make it easier for women to get screened for cervical ...