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Rethinking Science’s Magic Number
For generations, scientists have relied on one number to determine the value of their research. Now, some are considering alternatives.
Single Gene May Dramatically Reverse Age-Related Mental Decline
With people living longer than ever, can science give us a means to defy age, and keep our minds intact?
Can You Change Your Microbiome?
Boosting beneficial microbes sounds simple enough, but the benefits for healthy people are hard to pin down.
We May Be Able to Outsmart Superbugs Using Their Own Defenses
Scientists Want to Turn the Sun Into Massive Lens for a Telescope
Current technology has given us breathtaking imagery, but to detect what’s hiding in deep space, telescopes are very limited.
DNA Origamists Folded These Nanobots to Snuff Out Cancer
Chinese and American scientists are using DNA origami technology to snuff-out cancer with microscopic precision.
GMO Crops Have an Unintended Side-Effect: Protecting Non-GMOs
In a new study, which examined the landscapes of pests radiating from GMO crops, researchers found that GMO crops are enabling non-GMOs to flourish with fewer pesticides.