Grasping Ageing by the Horns
Can we defy ageing? Scientists discover that taurine can improve lifespan and health in animals.
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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.
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.
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.
