The creation of Synthetic Biological Intelligence
Scientists have recently combined biology and technology to create a cellar model that exhibits intelligence.
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Unlocking Beethoven’s DNA with locks of hair
A team of researchers from University of Cambridge — led by doctoral student Tristan Begg[1] — recently used five strands of Ludwig van Beethoven’s hair to sequence the musician’s genome. Although ancient DNA studies...
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Lithium – from batteries to synthetic-Knex
A finite resource, we rely upon lithium for the majority of our rechargeable technology. However, to a synthetic chemist, lithium has a much deeper connection.
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Is Blockchain worth the Hype?
Gulpreet Kaur Chadha provides an insight into Blockchain, a great technology that has immense potential to revolutionize the digital world, but it should be embraced with caution, and one should think things through as it could also lead to techno-determinism.
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The Artemis Accords: Who writes the laws of the final frontier?
How eight nations are paving the way for a peaceful future in outer space.
Grasping Ageing by the Horns
Can we defy ageing? Scientists discover that taurine can improve lifespan and health in animals.
Using human learning methods to create human-like intelligence
AI is striding forward recently; we can see it changing the world. But what is the next stage of AI? Can they acquire human-like intelligence? We need to rethink the paradigm we use to let AI get closer to the human mind.
The Climate Crisis is a Health Emergency
The climate crisis is one of the biggest health emergencies facing our generation. In light of recent reports that average global temperatures are set to rise to record levels in the next five years, it is more important than ever that we prepare for the challenges to human health that this will present.
Parallax: The trickery of eyes that unveils the universe
Why do we see the world in 3D? Let’s try to understand it by exploring the mysterious parallax effect.
Contact explosives : chemistry is a blast!
Screaming technicians and exploding frogs — contact explosives are sure to liven up even the dullest of classroom activities.
The creation of Synthetic Biological Intelligence
Scientists have recently combined biology and technology to create a cellar model that exhibits intelligence.
Superpowered Salamanders
How do superpowered salamanders regenerate their brains and can humans do it too? Jennifer investigates.
