Brain Science and BioTech
The Blockchain in Davos
Voices of change rose above the blockchain pavilions and bitcoin pizza carts that sprouted in Davos, Switzerland, in May. At the World Economic Forum’s 2022 conference, blockchain, crypto, and digital currencies made the main stage and the mainstream, [...]
An Astronaut’s Guide to Earth Exploration
Chris Hadfield knew he wanted to become an astronaut when he was nine. After witnessing history being made in 1969 when Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon, he decided that every action he [...]
Honey, Health, and Longevity
Most of us think of honey simply as a sweetener to stir into coffee or tea, but it turns out that this golden syrup produced by bees all over the world offers a wealth of health benefits. As [...]
Why Changing to a Plant-Based Diet Could Add 10 Years to Your Life
It’s a widely accepted and unsurprising truth that nutrition directly impacts health. Regardless of age, the things we eat significantly influence how we feel, function and even behave. In the ongoing quest for a longer, more healthful life, [...]
Preparing for the Commonplace 100-Year Lifespan
Living to see 100 isn't as uncommon as it used to be. Statistics and ongoing medical progress suggest that most people in their twenties and thirties today are highly likely to hit that century-old milestone. It's estimated that there [...]
Exploring the Potential of Synthetic Biology
In an age of rapidly growing technology, it seems like there is no limit to what science can do for humankind. There are no boundaries to our curiosity and exploration, from space exploration to atomic energy, as we [...]