Why we should be wary of epigenetics, the science that reveals our ‘true’ age

Given its tremendous potential, we must examine issues related to privacy and basic human rights.

Charles Dupras, The Conversation

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Martine Lappé, The Conversation

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Michael S Kobor, The Conversation

· 2 hours ago

How watching too many cat videos harms the planet

In 2018, global online video viewings alone generated as much carbon emission as all of Spain.

Umberto Bacchi, Thomson Reuters Foundation

· Feb 23, 2020 · 11:30 pm

The investment surge in altcoins suggests that cryptocurrencies are here to stay

In the first weeks of 2020, altcoins started to outperform the original cryptocurrency, bitcoin.

Gavin Brown, The Conversation

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Richard Whittle, The Conversation

· Feb 21, 2020 · 11:30 pm

For space exploration to succeed, we must talk about a basic human need: Sex

Sex technology is the answer for astronauts craving intimacy and relationships.

Simon Dubé, The Conversation

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Dave Anctil, The Conversation

· Feb 21, 2020 · 09:30 pm

Despite the decline in biodiversity in the UK, these insects, mosses and lichens are thriving

The most interesting is the case of freshwater insect species, which saw a decline initially and then bounced back.

Charlie Outhwaite, The Conversation

· Feb 20, 2020 · 09:30 pm

People hate being flight shamed, but that won’t stop them from flying

Flying is the single fastest way to grow one’s individual carbon footprint.

Roger Tyers, The Conversation

· Feb 19, 2020 · 11:30 pm

Watch: Patient plays the violin while undergoing brain surgery to remove a tumour in London

Fifty-three-year-old Dagmar Turner played the violin during the surgery to ensure that the parts of the brain that controlled the activity were not damaged.

Scroll Staff

· Feb 19, 2020 · 01:53 pm

Deepfake video replaces original ‘Back to the Future’ actors with Tom Holland and Robert Downey Jr

Iron Man and Spider-Man from the movies in new avatars.

Scroll Staff

· Feb 18, 2020 · 02:32 pm

Eco India: A retrofit device that is attached to diesel generators can help make Delhi's air cleaner

How a clean tech company helping reduce the pollution caused by the toxic gases released by diesel generators.

Scroll Staff

· Feb 17, 2020 · 02:23 pm

Watch: A South Korean mother ‘met’ her dead daughter through a Virtual Reality simulation

‘I really missed you,’ said Jang Ji-Sung.

Scroll Staff

· Feb 16, 2020 · 08:19 am

There is still one domain which machines can’t take over: Human creativity

Without this unique ability, there would be no poetry, no internet and no space travel.

Tim Schweisfurth, The Conversation

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René Chester Goduscheit, The Conversation

· Feb 15, 2020 · 11:30 pm

No, having too much sex is not likely to increase the risk of cancer

Misreading findings of a recent study can lead to stigma around STIs and having multiple sexual partners.

Jayne Lucke, The Conversation

· Feb 15, 2020 · 08:30 pm