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...
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.
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.
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.
Penny for your thoughts: the science of daydreaming
Join Hazel in letting your mind wander into the How and Why of daydreaming, and find out why the Default Mode Network is a name to remember.
Can Neuroscience ever explain consciousness?
We all know that there is some hidden mechanism that lets us picture images, play sounds, and sense touch in our heads, a mechanism that we call consciousness. What if such an abstract process could be explained by science? Mauro explains our current understanding on this issue.
Tackling the mysterious 8%: A new chapter for human DNA
In 2022, scientists now have the most complete genome of Homo sapiens in history. How did we get here? Jennifer investigates.
