In the neurological netherworld between sleep and wakefulness, the mind's delirium can turn tragically real
Ever-rising IQ scores suggest that future generations will make us seem like dimwits in comparison
How far can we push the planet?
The idea that paralyzed people might one day control their limbs just by thinking is no longer a Hollywood-style fantasy
10 projects that push the boundaries of the engineered world
How will we transcend today's barriers to get smarter, live longer, and expand the power of human innovation
Two approaches to longevity research aim to extend the average life span out to a century or more
What would scientists learn if they could run studies that lasted for hundreds or thousands of years—or more?
Our drive to exceed our evolutionary limits sets us apart from other beasts
Once viewed as imposing absolute limits on knowledge and technology, quantum theory is now expanding the power of computers and the vistas of the mind
Whether or not machines can quickly answer yes-or-no questions could affect everything from national security to the limits of human knowledge
The Higgs Boson at Last?
A newfound particle at the Large Hadron Collider looks much like the fabled Higgs
Deadline: Jul 25 2013
Reward: Varies
This challenge provides an opportunity for Solvers to build a web-based or mobile “app” to explore data relationships in scholarly conte
Deadline: Jun 30 2013
Reward: $1,000,000 USD
This is a Reduction-to-Practice Challenge that requires written documentation and&
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