Modern science already offers ways to enhance your mood, sex drive, athletic performance, concentration levels and overall health. But is such medically driven self-improvement always a good idea?

Ari tries a “third thumb” and explores how new tech is reshaping our idea of being human. A rapidly changing modern world, with its technological advancements and pressing global issues, challenges ...

At the heart of AI is the goal of elevating human potential. When technology manages mundane or repetitive tasks, we are free to focus on creativity, collaboration, and decision-making. By offloading ...

Research into various human augmentation technologies is progressing with little regard for the ethical consequences, despite its clear dual use nature for both medical and military applications, says ...

How great it would be to have an extra pair of hands? Carrying your groceries and opening doors would no longer be a balancing act. Brushing your teeth, hair, and readying the razor all at once would ...

Every year, as hundreds of Harvard students dutifully shuffle through Economics and Computer Science department requirements in hopes of an approving scribble on their degree, a few eccentrics design ...

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The past year showed how vital the continuity of the supply chain is to healthcare, goods manufacturing, and practically every facet of everyday life. The recent attention the industry has experienced ...

More than half of U.S. adults (56%) said that widespread use of brain chips to enhance cognitive function would be a bad idea for society. Many Americans who are highly religious and identify with ...