Scientists have been searching for aliens for decades. But if we ever do get a signal someday, how will we... more

What can we actually do as our world gets populated with more and more robots? How can we take control?... more

A simple parable about a drowning child sparks a moral revolution. Is building AI the way to do the most... more

When a robot does bad things, who is responsible? A group of technologists sounds the alarm about the ways AI... more

Before AI became a mainstream obsession, one thinker sounded the alarm about its catastrophic potential. So why are so many... more

This week on Unexplainable or Not, the newest member of our team, Julia Longoria, tries to figure out which of... more

Dylan got malaria on purpose. And he thinks you should, too. Guest: Dylan Matthews, senior correspondent at Vox’s Future Perfect This episode was made... more

A neuroscientist argues that the focus on dreams has held back the scientific understanding of sleep. So he took dreams... more

Funding cuts and research censorship have shaken the foundations of America’s health and science agencies, leaving researchers shocked, confused, and... more

For thousands of years, there have been four basic tastes recognized across cultures. But thanks to Kumiko Ninomiya (a.k.a. the... more