biology
Rise in atmospheric CO2 slowed by green vegetation
Posted in Science on 9th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller
The growth in the amount of CO2 in the Earth's atmosphere has been slowed by the increased ability of plants to soak up the gas.
Digital Life aims to make a 3D scan of every animal species
Posted in Featured, Software on 3rd Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller
The team is working with zoos, scientists and other organisations to gain access to subjects for scanning, starting with endangered species.
Fighting Agings Diseases: Humanitys Biggest Investors Unite
Posted in Business on 31st Oct, 2016
by Alex Muller
Unity Biotechnology has raised $116 million more to fight diseases that originate from aging.
World's largest marine protected area declared in Antarctica
Posted in Science on 29th Oct, 2016
by Alex Muller
Delegates from 24 countries and the European Union have agreed that the Ross Sea in Antarctica will become the world's largest marine protected area.
Scientists Bring Sense of Touch to Amputees Using Neural Signals
Posted in Medicine on 27th Oct, 2016
by Alex Muller
By directly stimulating the nervous system, scientists have been able to produce realistic sensations to test patients.