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Category: Science
I Build Mathematical Programs That Could Discover the Drugs of the Future
Discovering a new drug is one of the most challenging tasks in biology. It takes over 10 years and about US$2.6 billion to bring an average drug to market.
Soviet-Era Treatment Could Be the New Weapon Against Antibiotic Resistance
Every year an increasing number of health tourists are travelling to Eastern bloc countries to receive an old Soviet medical treatment.
UNOOSA and ESA Join Forces To Address the Space Debris Challenge
UN Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) signed a joint statement on their wish to cooperate on the challenge of space debris.
Climate Change Is Putting Even Resilient and Adaptable Animals Like Baboons at Risk
The final baboon species, the chacma baboon from South Africa (known for raiding tourist vehicles to steal treats) is predicted the worst habitat loss.
Pharmacologist Looks at the Untapped Healing Compounds of Marijuana
Marijuana is more than just a source of cannabinoids. It is a particularly rich source of medicinal compounds that we have only begun to explore.
Pi Might Look Random but It’s Full of Hidden Patterns
Despite the endless string of unpredictable digits that make up pi, it’s not a random number. And it actually contains all sorts of surprising patterns.
Hacking the Stress System to Let Psychology Influence Physiology
The balance between physiology and psychology can be hacked by training the brain to deal with exposure to cold. The outcome is breathtaking.
How One German City Developed Then Lost Generations of Math Geniuses
The story of the rise and fall of mathematics in Göttingen has been forgotten, but its legacy survives in other mathematical powerhouses around the world.
If You’re Coming off Antidepressants, Withdrawals and Setbacks May Be Part of the Process
Returning to a lower dose of antidepressants and slowing down the discontinuation over a longer period may be a sensible way to go.
3 Times Political Conflict Reshaped American Mathematics
History shows that mathematics is much more than equations and facts. It’s a living discipline shaped, in part, by the political forces around it.
Using Computers To Crack Open Centuries-Old Mathematical Puzzles
Software will help mathematicians solve important problems and enhance their understanding of the nature, beauty and effectiveness of mathematics.
Black Hole Photo Confirms Einstein’s Theory of Relativity
Black holes are long-time superstars of science fiction. But their Hollywood fame is a little strange given that no-one has ever actually seen one.
Simple Optical Cloaking Device Using Four Mirrors
A Scientist from the University of Rochester explains a simple do-it-yourself optical cloaking device using four mirrors.
Omnivore Sharks and Cannibal Hippos – the Strange Dinnertime in the Animal Kingdom
Some animals break the “rules” we’ve set for them. If the plant-eating shark was a shock, what about supposedly strict vegetarians turning to meat?
Your Pet on Pot or CBD: Not a Good Thing, a Toxicologist Explains
Many prescription and over the counter drugs as well as foods that are safe for humans are not safe for pets. This includes pot and CBD.
Why the Placebo Effect Scares Big Pharma?
The placebo effect has become an established reality in medicine. In many cases, providing sugar pills leads to the same results as a real treatment.
New Evidence for a Human Magnetic Sense That Lets Your Brain Detect Earth’s Magnetic Field
Do human beings have a magnetic sense? Biologists know other animals do. They think it helps creatures including bees and birds navigate through the world.
What Happens to the Natural World If All the Insects Disappear?
Despite their ubiquity in the animal kingdom, a report warned of a “bugpocalypse”, as surveys indicated that insects are declining at an alarming rate.
Could Consciousness All Come Down To the Way Things Vibrate?
Why is my consciousness here, while yours is over there? Why is the universe split in two for each of us, into a subject and an infinity of objects?
Endangered Species Could Be Saved From Extinction by Mathematical Models
It’s now possible to predict how likely an endangered species is to go extinct, with mathematical models acting as windows into the future.
The Forgotten Woman of Nuclear Physics Who Deserved a Nobel Prize
Although the Nobel committee never acknowledged its mistake but the U.S. Department of Energy awarded her the prestigious Fermi Award.
Bees Can Perform Basic Math Including Addition And Subtraction
Bees are able to use symbols to perform basic math operations including addition and subtraction, shows new research.
New Caledonian Crows Smart Enough To Solve Tricky Problems
New Caledonian crows can plan out a sequence of three behaviors while using tools in order to solve an intricate problem.
How Realistic Are China’s Plans To Build a Research Station on the Moon?
The first lunar base would likely be an unmanned facility run by automated robotics – similar to Amazon warehouses – to ensure that the necessary infrastructures and support systems are fully operational before people arrive.