Start-Ups Are Supercharging Algae to Clean Up the EnvironmentOn the barren coast of Akhfenir, Morocco, a nature-based solution to the climate crisis is taking shape. Raffael Jovine is building an oblong, mechanically stirred pool full of pea-green water. He claims it’s the world’s largest “algal raceway pond.” Nov 01 24November 01, 2024Article at ACS
Ancient Humans May Have Turned to Cannibalism For A Deeper Meaning(Credit: Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock) Newsletter Paleoanthropologist Briana Pobiner wasn't expecting an ancient revelation during a routine examination of a Paleolithic shin bone in 2017. She observed clean, carved cuts on a human tibia that mirrored… Jun 03 24June 03, 2024Article at Discover Magazine
Job title of the future: Climate equity specialistOur world reflects a carbon divide, with the richest 10% of the population contributing half of net carbon emissions and the poorest 50% bearing the brunt of the climate crisis. So extreme is this climate inequality that marginalized communities are… Feb 28 24February 28, 2024Article at MIT Technology Review
Ultrasound Waves Boost Sperm Health, Study FindsScientists from Monash University in Australia are offering hope for couples struggling with infertility by enhancing sperm motility through ultrasound waves, addressing a significant fertility challenge. According to the researchers, 59% of… Feb 23 24February 23, 2024Article at Tech Times
Scientists Develop World’s First 3D Printed Brain With Human-Like FunctionalityScientists have 3D-printed the world's first human brain replica that grows and behaves like natural brain tissue in what's seen as a potential game changer in diagnosing neurological disorders like Down Syndrome and even making neurosurgery safer.… Feb 16 24February 16, 2024Article at Tech Times
How AI Could Help Detect Cancer Using SalivaScientists at Sweden's University of Gothenburg have developed an AI-driven method to detect early-stage cancer. The new test is poised to be a game-changer in cancer prognosis as it is non-invasive, offers improved accuracy, and can pick up… Feb 13 24February 13, 2024Article at Tech Times
