biology
1 in 6 species could risk of extinction because of climate change
Posted in Featured, Science on 1st May, 2015
by Alex Muller
If carbon emissions continue on their current path, and temperatures rise by 4 degrees, 16% of animals and plants will be lost, according to a review.
We're Getting Closer to Creating a Universal Blood Supply
Posted in Science on 1st May, 2015
by Alex Muller
A newly developed enzyme could change type B blood into type O, what's known as a 'universal' blood type, allowing for a successful emergency transfusion.
Scientists discover a key driver of human aging:
Posted in Science on 1st May, 2015
by Alex Muller
This discovery may lead to slowing or reversing the aging process.
Hidden water below Antarctica provides hope for life on Mars
Posted in Science on 29th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
Antarctica is the Earth environment that most resembles Mars.
Butterfly wings may be the answer to glare-proof screens
Posted in Featured, Hardware on 24th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
Butterfly wings could inspire phone and laptop screens that are glare-proof, putting an end to awkward squinting while trying to read emails on a sunny day.