science

Can Consciousness Be Explained by Quantum Physics?

Posted in Science on 3rd Aug, 2021
by Alex Muller

New knowledge of quantum fractals could provide the foundations for scientists to experimentally test the theory of quantum consciousness. If quantum measurements are one day taken from the human brain, this could help researchers decide whether consciousness is a classical or a quantum phenomenon.

A vision for the next decade of UK life sciences

Posted in Business, Medicine, Science on 1st Aug, 2021
by Alex Muller

It may set a bold ambition to increase funding for UK life science, but what could the government’s Life Sciences Vision mean for cancer research? Here we summaries the plan and find out how Cancer Research UK influenced its formation.

Record high temperature for Antarctica confirmed by WMO

Posted in Science on 4th Jul, 2021
by Alex Muller

Such readings are important because Antarctica is one of the fastest warming regions on Earth and is a major driver of climate.

STEM in VR

Posted in Reviews, Science, Software on 14th May, 2021
by Alex Muller

Students who are passionate about VR are likely to be drawn to STEM subjects and will be eager to see how this emerging technology can help them with a fun new way to learn more about their favorite subject matter.

Innovations to plant more trees and regrow forests

Posted in Reviews, Science on 15th Mar, 2020
by Alex Muller

According to the Committee on Climate Change, the government's statutory advisers on the climate crisis, the UK should have 1.5bn new trees by 2050 to meet the net zero carbon target, set in line with international scientific warnings on the climate crisis.