In a rather bold move, scientists in the arctic circle are looking to bring back a species that we pushed to extinction: the woolly mammoth.
The Threat to Science No One Talks About
We needed this push for change decades ago, on a global scale. Now, the results will tear us, and science, down.
Animals Do Have Memories, and Can Help Us Crack Alzheimer’s
It has long been disputed, but it seems animals do possess the ability to create memories, and that discovery could aid in the fight against Alzheimer’s.
Is This Study Legit? 5 Questions to Ask When Reading News Stories of Medical Research
The internet is awash with articles that extol amazing advances in science and medicine. However, proving if they’re legit is quite easy.
An Incomplete List of the Times Science Was Used for Evil
Here’s the thing: science is often used for good … until it isn’t. Consider the following an incomplete example of us using our brains for ill.
What’s Really Behind Baseball’s Home Run Surge?
Learn from the authors of Corked: Tales of Advantage in Competitive Sports, Brian J. Love and Michael L. Burns, why so many home runs are being hit in the majors lately.
A Woman Discovered the Greenhouse Effect – We Don’t Know Her Name
While we’ve long known of the “greenhouse effect,” we know very little of the woman who authored the term.
AI Believes We Express Emotions the Same Six Ways – That Is a Problem
As it has been long established, humans are subject to six unifying emotions. However, with the birth of technology that mimics us for our benefit, this represents a problem.
The God Complex: If We’re Refusing Religion, Are We Ready to Accept the Truth?
As a species, we’re drifting away from religion. However, if we accept that there’s nothing greater out there, are we fine with being the sole occupants of the void? I think not.
When Do We Start Treating Humanoid Robots Like People?
We can’t stop it, humanoid robots are coming. However, with growing technology making them more lifelike, when do we start treating them like people?