There are several ways to treat cancer, including radiation and drugs. Some drugs attack DNA and some attack other cell processes in order to fight cancer. How do chemotherapy drugs work? […]
So-called “weak” AI is here, but “strong” or self-aware AI is yet to come. Weak AI can suggest similar purchases based on your shopping history, but strong AI would be closer to a nonorganic brain. Can artificial intelligence achieve self-awareness? […]
Humor has influenced society for several centuries with wit and satire. Comedy as commentary on page and on stage has had an effect on public perception and even official policy. Why do comedians discuss politics? […]
The British Museum says it wants to celebrate ancient civilizations. Its permanent collection boasts pieces from ancient Egypt and Greece, among others. Greece’s prime minister would like some items returned to Athens. […]
In 2003, the National Institutes of Health published a final draft of the human genome. It was a project that had its roots 30 years earlier with a British biologist. How did the Human Genome Project begin? […]
Two species of butterfly have been named after Sauron from Lord of the Rings. The Saurona triangula and Saurona aurigera were discovered by an international team of scientists. Why name an animal after a fictional character? […]
Sufferers of Alzheimer’s disease face a number of difficult symptoms. Memory loss is just one, alongside the inability to perform familiar tasks. What happens structurally to the brain of an Alzheimer’s patient? […]
Extreme weather events can cause effects thousands of miles away. Earthquakes that cause tsunamis have devastating consequences far from their points of origin. What does El Niño do to the Earth? […]
Over the last 10 years, the prominence of small-scale drones has skyrocketed. From hobbyists to delivery services, the skies are becoming increasingly populated. Why do drones seem to be everywhere these days? […]
Mars has two moons, both of which are very small—the largest is just 13 miles in diameter. For some time, scientists have debated what their origins are. Are Phobos and Deimos really asteroids? […]
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