Scientists Cured Babies Of Leukemia Through Genetic Engineering
Jan 30, 2017 11:54 am UTC| Science
The field of genetics has always promised revolutionary cures for even the most deadly of diseases. Recently, scientists fulfilled that promise in at least one area by curing two babies who were suffering from leukemia...
Scientists Are Making Dragonfly Drones With Cybernetic Modifications
Jan 30, 2017 08:52 am UTC| Science
The British TV show Black Mirror had an episode wherein a tech company was utilizing miniature drones that mimicked insects to kill people. Real-life scientists are now working on the first part by genetically engineering...
The future of stem cells: tackling hype versus hope
Jan 29, 2017 23:18 pm UTC| Science
For many people suffering from disabling conditions, such as Parkinsons disease, spinal injury and paralysis, multiple sclerosis, macular degeneration, heart disease, renal failure and even cancer, announcements in the...
SmallSat revolution: Tiny satellites poised to make big contributions to essential science
Jan 28, 2017 07:27 am UTC| Science
Tiny satellites, some smaller than a shoe box, are currently orbiting around 200 miles above Earth, collecting data about our planet and the universe. Its not just their small stature but also their accompanying smaller...
Some scientific explanations for alien abduction that aren't so out of this world
Jan 28, 2017 06:37 am UTC| Science
Accounts of mysterious flashing lights in the sky, spacecrafts and encounters with real aliens reflect high levels of public interest in UFOs and the belief that there is something out there. However, many psychologists...
The Outer Space Treaty has been remarkably successful -- but is it fit for the modern age?
Jan 28, 2017 06:12 am UTC| Science Economy Law
Space exploration is governed by a complex series of international treaties and agreements which have been in place for years. The first and probably most important of them celebrates its 50th anniversary on January 27 ...
To tackle the post-truth world, science must reform itself
Jan 27, 2017 10:51 am UTC| Insights & Views Science
Before Brexit and the US elections, Nature magazine columnist Colin Macilwain set out a challenge: If Donald Trump were to trigger a crisis in Western democracy, scientists would need to look at their part in its...
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