Jiankui He claims he has used CRISPR to edit the
genomes of twin girls. Merlin Crossley, Picture - Author provided
I am currently at the Second International...
Chinese scientist He Jiankui of Shenzhen claims he helped
make the world’s first genetically edited babies. from www.shutterstock.com
Gene editing technology is revolutionising biology –...
Signs of life on Mars? These are the tracks of
NASA’s Curiosity rover exploring the Martian landscape. NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS
It’s touchdown again on Mars, with NASA’s InSight probe due...
An artist’s impression of `Oumuamua, the first
interstellar object discovered in the Solar System.
ESA/Hubble, NASA, ESO, M. Kornmesser
As an astrophysicist, probably the most...
An artist’s impression of the surface of the planet
orbiting Barnard’s Star. ESO - M. Kornmesser
The potential discovery of a planet orbiting Barnard’s Star...
When individuals from different groups interact positively
and cooperate online, society changes for the better. rawpixel/Unspalsh
The internet often gets a bad rap, and for...
In the case of mānuka honey, there are serious questions
about what authenticity actually means. from www.shutterstock.com
Adulterated honey and fake mānuka honey have repeatedly made headlines in...
Applications are now open for the Carl Nielsen Design Accelerator, supported by a generous bequest from Carl and Judy Nielsen.
The accelerator is open to...