USDA Is Cool With Scientists Genetically Editing Food

Apr 09, 2018 14:21 pm UTC| Science

In case anyone was wondering what the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) was doing with all of the genetic engineering thats going on in the world of food, the answer is absolutely nothing. The agency recently...

Reputed Journal Retracts Flawed CRISPR Paper A Little Too Late

Apr 05, 2018 10:09 am UTC| Science

Science is a process that is often riddled with issues that affect the results of the work being done. This is why multiple experiments need to be conducted first before making conclusions and why papers need to be...

Study Of Chilean ‘Alien’ Mummy Causing Minor International Incident

Apr 02, 2018 16:40 pm UTC| Science

Weird things happen in the scientific community all the time but a recent study that involves the so-called alien mummy called Ata is threatening to cause a bit of an international incident. Basically, the scientists...

Even Chocolate Is Bad For The Environment, Valentine’s Day & Easter Are Natural Disasters

Apr 02, 2018 16:38 pm UTC| Science

Chocolate is undoubtedly one of the most popular treats all around the world. Its practically synonymous with at least two international holidays; Valentines Day and Easter. However, it turns out that this delicious...

Having Clean Air Is Now A Status Symbol In Countries With Severe Air Pollution

Apr 02, 2018 16:34 pm UTC| Science

Theres something to be said about business people being able to turn anything into a means of earning a profit. In the case of some establishments in China, for example, being able to offer customers clean air is...

Free divers have long defied science – and we still don't really understand how they go so deep

Mar 18, 2018 05:23 am UTC| Insights & Views Science

Free divers swim to extreme depths underwater (the current record is 214m) without any breathing apparatus. Champions can hold their breath for extraordinary amounts of time the record for women is nine minutes, and men...

Low-carbon computing is needed to avoid a technological collapse

Mar 18, 2018 05:15 am UTC| Insights & Views Science

Human society has come to rely on superior gadgets being produced every year. Each year, new phones or laptops are faster, sleeker and have even more capabilities. However, electronics are rarely recycled, and the carbon...