In what seems like a publicity stunt for the newest iteration of the Call of Duty franchise, it has been reported that British SAS troops play the game for hours. They were inspired by race car drivers playing racing games. The benefits of playing the game are twofold. First, troops are able to have multiple lives to […]
Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) have created synthetic meat in space. I say created on purpose, because the meat wasn’t harvested, grown, or butchered. It was 3D printed. By using a 3D printer to stack layers of meat molecules on top of each other, the scientists were able to create the meat. It’s easier […]
In a tale familiar to many indigenous populations, the Argentinian government has denied the Mapuche people the rights to their land after finding the area rich in natural gas. They believe the area’s natural resources will help kickstart their struggling economy. Hundreds of fracking wells have been in operation on a plateau where the Mapuche […]
The experiment, ran by the Chinese Space Program, involved growing the plant in an container which was able to mimic the Earth’s environment. The plant still had to deal with space radiation and reducted gravity. This was the first instance of a plant being grown on the moon. The plant died after two weeks, when […]
Theory of mind is the ability or belief that others have mental states different from one’s own. Most humans have this trait; it’s necessary for normal human interactions. It’s been unclear if humans are the only animal possess theory of mind. New research has suggested that apes do indeed have the ability to understand another individual […]
In a study out of the UK, 700 twins and 400 non-twins had their blood sugar and blood fats measured in response to food. It found that different people respond differently to different foods, even the twins. This means that genetics don’t determine your optimal diet. Lifestyle was much more telling at how a body responds […]
The US Department of Justice brought charges against thirty-five individuals who created an elaborate scheme to “provide” genetic testing for elderly individuals in an attempt to collect money from Medicare. Their plan involved convincing Medicare recipients they needed genetic testing, often invoking the possibility of death. Willing participants would provide their identification, Medicare information, and a […]
The haze is the result of wildfires, themselves the result of illegal clearance for agriculture. The main agricultural sector responsible for illegal clearance is the producers of palm oil, a controversial ingredient in food products. The haze has caused widespread rspiratory problems, and at least 8 people have died as a result. Malaysia has accused the Indonesian […]
The neutron star, 4600 light-years away, is twice as heavy as the sun, and 700k times heavier than Earth. What’s more, it’s only 5 miles across! Researchers are fascinated by the discovery because this much mass in such a small volume is getting close to the limits of how heavy an object can be without […]
First, lets discuss the difference between biological aging and true age. Biological age is measured by changes in DNA that accumulate as humans get older. These markers are the ones which showed signs of reversal, not any outward appearances. Volunteers took a combination of growth hormone, diabetes medication, and hormones for a year. On average, […]
