The 5 Types of Aliens People Most Frequently Say They See

From the Greys to the Nordics, these aliens appear frequently across abduction stories and science fiction tales.

18 of the most famous pets we know and how they rose to fame

Pets have captured the spotlight for centuries, proving that fame isn't reserved for people alone. Some became household ...

This mysterious radio signal has puzzled astronomers for nearly 50 years

The “Wow!” signal is one of our best pieces of evidence for aliens, but researchers are building a compelling case for a more ...

Mummified dogs reveal Tiwanaku people buried companions beside homes long before they became status symbols

In the arid landscapes of southern Peru, around 1,100 years ago, someone carefully dug a small pit, laid down a woven mat and ...
The New Yorker

Are Humanoid Robots Ready to Be Deployed?

But, if a robot needs more brainpower, it can draw it from a local server via Wi-Fi. A robot’s A.I., like most computer ...
Salon

Steven Spielberg’s “A.I. Artificial Intelligence” foretold our solitude

Despite his work existing on a massive blockbuster scale, Steven Spielberg has always had a knack for appealing to the individual. He’s a student of life as much as he is filmmaking, a humanist who ...
Scientific American

A scientist deciphered zebra finches’ vocabulary—and used it to talk back to them

Julie Elie has been studying zebra finch vocalizations for years. Now, she has won the Coller-Dolittle Prize for progress ...

Jennifer Holland, Mom to the Rescue Dog Who Inspired “Supergirl”'s Krypto, Shares How Fame Has Changed the Pup (Exclusive)

A24 hopes to hit a sweet spot in an underserved genre as it serves up comedy The Invite directed by and starring Olivia Wilde ...
The New York Times

The Battle Over A.I. in the Classroom

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