Neuralink, the brain-computer interface (BCI) company founded by Elon Musk, has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining “breakthrough device” designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Blindsight implant. The…
Scientists have developed a “5D memory crystal” capable of storing the human genome with the aim of preserving the continuity of the species, even in the face of possible extinction. This innovative device…
Researchers have developed an innovative technique to visualize internal organs of the body by making overlapping tissues transparent to visible light. The surprising approach, which uses a safe food dye, has been shown…
Anthony Bloxham, Nottingham Trent University People have pondered whether dreams have a purpose throughout human history. Modern scientists are fascinated with this question too. For a long time the science of dreams has…
Aimee Drane, Swansea University Mammals, from the mighty blue whale to the tiny shrew, inhabit nearly every corner of our planet. Their remarkable adaptability to different environments has long fascinated scientists, with each…
Andrew McCaig, University of Leeds If you were to slice through it, you would see the Earth is divided into distinct layers. On top is the relatively thin crust where we live. Beneath…
In Mount Juliet, Tennessee, a rare and intriguing phenomenon has caught the attention of biologists and animal lovers: a cat was born with four ears due to a genetic mutation. The protagonist of…
Jonathan Losos, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis What prompted the idea for the course? I’m an evolutionary biologist who has spent my career studying the evolution of small lizards…
In many gardens, the tree known as the tulip tree, belonging to the genus Liriodendron, stands out for its beautiful flowers and foliage. However, researchers have recently discovered an intriguing secret about the…
It’s so sad to think that lung diseases are responsible for millions of deaths worldwide every year. Despite the amazing advances in medicine that we’ve seen, treatment options remain limited and animal models…