A new breed of human is on its way. Transhumanists are a group who seek to accelerate the evolution of humanity through science and technology. Oliver Pickup investigates the movement, the implications for humankind and asks, is it morally wrong…
Global life expectancy rates continue to rise, which poses the question: will the trend ever stop? New research reports there’s no sign of a fixed age limit for the human body, with human beings set to keep living longer and…
Each year, roughly 20,000 people in the United States alone are left waiting for a bone marrow transplant which could help them recover from bouts of cancer or cure them of bone marrow diseases. Researchers have developed a synthetic bone material…
A small and preliminary clinical trial has found that injecting a common cold-like virus into the eyes of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patients – one of the leading causes of blindness in the US – can halt and even reverse…
From code-teaching caterpillars to colorful chemistry kits, manufacturers and retailers alike are eager to cash in on a growing toy sector, known by the buzzworthy term STEM, that promises to deliver on science, technology, engineering, and math education. Read more…
In 2006 at the age of 21, Andy Sandness attempted suicide. A shot to his chin destroyed most of his face, but he survived.Once he was stable, doctors at the Mayo Clinic tried to repair his face as best they could,…
Stretchy sensors that detect ultraviolet (UV) rays could soon be embedded into clothing and wearable accessories to warn people when they have been in the sun for too long. read more in stylus Smart Bandage Predicts Infection By Kate Johnson…
Women in the sciences have long faced unfair prejudices and setbacks because of their gender. These obstacles deter many women before they even have a chance to pursue studies in such fields. Still, some truly remarkable women have triumphed, and…
Since time immemorial, humans have tried to halt the aging process. Various avenues have been explored. The Elixir of Life was thought to be a formula for immortality, sought by alchemists throughout the Middle Ages. read more in big think …
The allergen is a Trojan horse of sort. Much like the Greeks who slipped into the city of Troy, the allergen slips by disguised inside a friendly outer shell. read more in mnn Did researchers find a cure for allergies…
