The Universe isn’t a true fractal, but even in the realms where it’s only approximately a fractal, there are still some compelling cosmic lessons just waiting to be learned. If you take a look at […]
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Harvard Astronomer believes Oumuamua was Alien Tech
In his book, Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth, Dr. Avi Loeb lays out why he believes the object was an intergalactic attempt to contact Earth. “The most exciting aspect of the […]
Creating “Alcohol” that Doesn’t Cause Hangovers
Can a mood-enhancing drink quench our thirst for boozing without the hangover? Scientist David Nutt believes it’s possible with Alcarelle, his alcohol substitute. Men’s Health: Your synthetic alcohol alternative, Alcarelle, sounds too good to be […]
How mRNA Became a Pandemic Crusher
For decades, Katalin Karikó’s work into mRNA therapeutics was overlooked by her colleagues. Now it’s at the heart of the two leading coronavirus vaccines. n 1995, Katalin Karikó was at her lowest ebb. A biochemist […]
How Claude Shannon Invented the Future
More than 70 years ago, in a single groundbreaking paper, Claude Shannon laid the foundation for the entire communication infrastructure underlying the modern information age. Communication is one of the most basic human needs. From […]
Why Time Feels so Weird in 2020
Some days seem to pass very slowly while some weeks, and even months, fly by. A set of simple perception tests illustrate some factors that can distort our sense of time. The global coronavirus pandemic […]
Gene-Editing Shows Promise for Treating Sickle Cell Disease
Scientists are seeing promising early results from the first studies testing gene editing for painful, inherited blood disorders that plague millions worldwide. Doctors hope the one-time treatment which involves permanently altering DNA in blood cells […]
What Is a Particle?
Given that everything in the universe reduces to particles, a question presents itself: What are particles? The easy answer quickly shows itself to be unsatisfying. Namely, electrons, photons, quarks and other “fundamental” particles supposedly lack […]
Exciting Times for the Science of Brain Zapping
The ability to alter brain function with small currents of electricity has caused great excitement in recent years. Electrical stimulation is a real medical intervention and it’s far from new. Way back in 46 CE, […]