Nick Bostrom is famed for developing simulation theory. Now he's turning his attention to AI -- and risk to humankind.

The Toba supereruption 74,000 years ago was so massive it may have plunged Earth into years of darkness and cold, leading some scientists to believe humanity nearly went extinct. Yet archaeological ...

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Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

Pokémon Go fans are criticizing the recent launch of an elusive new creature that's now unavailable in many countries following a change by developer Niantic. Last week, IGN reported that players were ...

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It’s easy to get lost in the cozy gameplay-loop as you craft a paradise in Pokemon Pokopia, but have you thought much about the story behind it all? Do you know where the humans went, and why the ...

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A drop in the number of huge animals 200,000 years ago may have forced ancient humans to abandon heavy-duty stone tools in favour of lightweight toolkits to hunt smaller animals. That’s according to a ...