‘Who are we to say they shouldn’t exist?’: Dr. Neal Baer on the threat of CRISPR-driven eugenics
Dr. Neal Baer discusses a new book about the incredible promise and potential pitfalls of…
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‘Enhancing’ future generations with CRISPR is a road to a ‘new eugenics,’ says ethicist Rosemarie Garland-Thomson
“Eugenics seeks to improve by eliminating the characteristics considered at a particular time and place…
New study shows targeted brain stimulation can block traumatic memory consolidation
A study published in Behaviour Research and Therapy has demonstrated that targeting a specific part…
Mantle waves buoy continents upward and bedeck them with diamonds
A phenomenon occurring deep underground may explain how vast plateaus form far away from tectonic…
Ikea takes on Craigslist with classifieds site for its used furniture
Enlarge (credit: ) Ikea is taking on the likes of eBay, Craigslist, and Gumtree with…
Ikea takes on Craigslist with classifieds site for its used furniture
Enlarge (credit: ) Ikea is taking on the likes of eBay, Craigslist, and Gumtree with…
What do genes have to do with psychology? They likely influence your behavior more than you realize
As a species, humans like to think that we are fully in control of our…
What do genes have to do with psychology? They likely influence your behavior more than you realize
As a species, humans like to think that we are fully in control of our…
Extreme heat and rain help send dengue cases skyrocketing
As parts of the U.S. sizzle and others flood, Extreme Climate Update looks at the…
‘Unbreakable’ quantum communication closer to reality thanks to new, exceptionally bright photons
Scientists build a new light source for quantum communications by combining existing technologies together to…
Porn addiction: Are your habits problematic? This test can tell you
As pornography becomes increasingly accessible, the question of how its consumption impacts individuals is gaining…
The last woolly mammoths offer new clues to why this species died out
Four thousand years ago, the world’s last woolly mammoth took its final breath. But the…
Scientists Say: Cosmic rays
Cosmic rays (noun, “KOZ-mick rayz”) Cosmic rays are high-energy particles that zoom through the cosmos.…
Polar Ignite 3 Titanium review
The Polar Ignite 3 Titanium offers a stylish upgrade to the mildly-received Polar Ignite 3,…
People adopt anti-establishment attitudes when they feel threatened, study suggests
A series of four studies confirmed the link between feeling threatened and anti-establishment attitudes. The…
Why do we shrink as we age?
Height loss could be an early sign of a more serious health condition.
Humans were living near West Papua at least 55,000 years ago, study finds
New evidence from West Papua offers fresh clues about how and when humans first moved…
Insecure attachment to fathers linked to increased mental health issues and alcohol use
A longitudinal study in the U.S. found that adolescents with less secure attachment to their…
Birth of a hurricane: What meteorologists look for as they hunt for early signs of a tropical cyclone forming
The first signs of a potential hurricane can be detected days before a storm gains…
How a woman dresses affects how other women view her male friendships, study suggests
When it comes to friendships between men and women, many people hold the belief that…
Space photo of the week: 1st-ever close-up of Neptune is Voyager 2’s final portrait of a planet
Voyager 2, NASA’s longest-running mission, explored Neptune during a historic encounter on Aug. 25, 1989,…
High-intensity interval training boosts cognitive function, with effects lasting up to five years
High-intensity exercise isn’t just good for your muscles — it might also be the key…
Why are so many Roman statues headless?
There are many reasons an ancient statue might accidentally lose its head — and some…
NASA’s Starliner decision was the right one, but it’s a crushing blow for Boeing
Enlarge / A Starliner spacecraft mounted on top of an Atlas V rocket before an…
