After postponing its IPO, WeWork is making big cuts.

Stuart Russell’s new book, Human Compatible, explores ways to ensure that superintelligent machines don’t pose a danger

Giambattista della (John Baptist) Porta (1537?-1615), was a Neapolitan scholar of notable ability who had devoted great
attention to the study of natural and physical science. Compendeum of life's work, completed
in 1584. 1658 English Translation

When I learned “show, don’t tell,” I thought I’d discovered a guide that would never fail me. And sure, it was good for me, in the way training wheels help in learning to ride a bike. The directive…

Absolutely incredible paper presented at the @StiglerCenter's Political Economy of Finance conference in Chicago this weekend, by @NicolaLimodio.

Takeaway: fluctuations in the international price of silver can predict the probability of terrorist attacks!…

The researchers were able to scoop the bubbling water out of the sea with buckets.

Bushbucks are small, handsome antelopes: a deep orange­-brown broken up with white dots and dashes. They’re about the size of large dogs. They’re browsers (as opposed to grazers, eating…

Being a global multinational sure is hard! Yesterday, World of Warcraft maker Blizzard faced global criticism after it disqualified a high-stakes tournament winner over his statement of solidarity …

Previously: Card Balance and Artifact, Artifact Embraces Card Balance Changes, Review: Artifact Epistemic Status: Looks pretty dead Artifact had every advantage. Artifact should have been great. Ar…

BANGKOK — A minister said on Tuesday cafe and restaurant operators with free wifi service must collect internet traffic data used by their customers up to 90 days, or face punishment.

Known as Unit 29155, the group is skilled in subversion, sabotage and assassination and has only recently become known to Western intelligence agencies.

The Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Accord, Tesla Model 3, and Toyota Camry were all tested.

The world's largest coral reef system is now anticipated to be in "very poor" health in future, due to climate change. Despite large-scale bleaching of the coral, experts insist the problems are not insurmountable.

On the lure of climate entrepreneurism.

Songs are getting snappier, with shorter intros and earlier choruses

Oooof. Was just subjected to the most credible phishing attempt I've experienced to date. Here were the steps: 1) "Hi, this is your bank. There was an attempt to use your card in Miami, Florida. Was this you?" Me: no.

AsiaOne - Did you know that high-resolution phone cameras can expose more than just pimples and pores? You might be revealing your location to internet predators without even realising it.Japanese idol Ena Matsuoka was attacked outside her home last.... Read…

Governments breaking encryption is bad, and 'will get worse once breaking encryption means people can die', says one of the world's leading security experts.