biology

Why Our Brain Cells Die: A Breakthrough in Fighting Neurodegenerative Diseases

Posted in Science on 28th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller

A team of scientists has discovered a common mechanism chain leading to brain cell death.

Intelligence May Stem From a Basic Algorithm in the Human Brain

Posted in Science on 26th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller

Since artificial neural networks operate much like the brain, applying this formula may be the key to true versatile intelligence.

Many species will not be able to adapt to climate change

Posted in Featured, Science on 23rd Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller

A study of more than 250 plants and animals suggests their ability to adapt to changes will be vastly outpaced by future climate change.

CRISPR gene editing will be used in living humans to counter aggressive lung cancer

Posted in Medicine on 20th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller

It represents the first human trials of the technology with the United States expected to conduct its own cancer fighting trials next year.

The surface of Mars is much drier than expected

Posted in Science on 15th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller

As if we needed another reminder that Mars isn't friendly to life, researchers from Scotland's University of Stirling have revealed that the planet is more arid than Earth's driest deserts.