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Jan 25, 2019
Even low-level activity may help reduce dementia risk
Posted by Genevieve Klien in category: neuroscience
According to a recent study, older adults who move around more are likely to have significantly better memory and thinking skills.
Jan 25, 2019
New Technique Could Put Electricity-Producing Bacteria To Work
Posted by Genevieve Klien in categories: bioengineering, genetics
How might the process be used in the future?
Due to advancements in genetic engineering, the researchers say they&s;re able to reprogram bacteria and create mutations in cell surfaces with “vast diversity.”
“By combining genetic tools (for creating mutations) with our microfluidic screening (for selection), we have the vision to mutate cells and then pick out the best candidates for electron transfer.”
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Jan 25, 2019
Quasars with a Double-Image Gravitational Lens Could Help Finally Figure out how Fast the Universe is Expanding
Posted by Genevieve Klien in category: space
A team of astronomers is using double-quasars to measure the Universe’s rate of expansion. Can they finally help end the debate?
Jan 25, 2019
Static electricity mystery paves way for better battery life
Posted by Genevieve Klien in category: mobile phones
Does your phone’s short battery life bug you? Static electricity could be coming to the rescue.
Jan 25, 2019
Testing Hawking radiation in laboratory black hole analogues
Posted by Genevieve Klien in category: cosmology
Researchers at Weizmann Institute of Science and Cinvestav recently carried out a study testing the theory of Hawking radiation on laboratory analogues of black holes. In their experiments, they used light pulses in nonlinear fiber optics to establish artificial event horizons.
Jan 25, 2019
Genetic Mutations In Our Bodies Might Be Less Random Than We Thought, Scientists Say
Posted by Xavier Rosseel in categories: biotech/medical, genetics
Well…
(you thought).
A study of thousands of human genomes reveals where mutations happen most often when our parents’ genes combine.
Jan 25, 2019
‘Immortality or Bust’ (Documentary): A Review
Posted by B.J. Murphy in categories: biological, education, geopolitics, life extension, transhumanism
There is a noble frontier in the making that is growing internationally at speeds yet to be comprehended. And this frontier goes by the name “Transhumanism,” which is the pursuit to overcome aging and all biological limitations via advanced science and technology. What started as nothing more than a fringe concept among futurist circles has now become a global movement consisting of philosophers, political activists, scientists, and technologists.
But when it comes to Transhumanism here in the United States, there was one particular event in mind that helped introduce this movement into the national dialogue. That event is now famously known as the “Immortality Bus tour,” for which was led by then-presidential candidate Zoltan Istvan, representing the U.S. Transhumanist Party.
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Jan 25, 2019
One in five Americans wants to live forever
Posted by Paul Battista in categories: life extension, materials
While it might not be quite as big a concern, the environmental impact of death care is also something Americans are paying attention to. Around four in ten (41%) Americans are somewhat or very concerned about the environmental impact of traditional burial methods.
On a similar note, 45% agreed with the statement, “People need to rethink the way we currently deal with ‘death care’ in regard to the environment.” And 11% said that they would like to have a green burial with shrouds and biodegradable material after they die.
Some of the possible environmental impacts of a traditional burial include embalming fluid leaking into the soil, large amounts of water being used for cemetery maintenance, and wood and metal caskets leaving behind toxic residue.
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Jan 25, 2019
The best experts, books, and resources on Crispr
Posted by Genevieve Klien in category: genetics
Looking for the latest on Crispr? Here is all you need to know to keep knowing about the disruptive gene-editing technology.