What makes some people so creative? There are many common beliefs about the neuroscience of innovation, but they fail to capture its true complexity, says Anna Abraham in her book The Creative Brain: Myths and truthsWhat makes some people so creative? There are many common beliefs about the neuroscience of innovation, but they fail to…
All farmland in the Indian state of Sikkim, shown in these images, has been certified organic since 2016, and local authorities say the change is already improving wildlife populations and the area’s arid soilAll farmland in the Indian state of Sikkim, shown in these images, has been certified organic since 2016, and local authorities say…
The US has been honing its psychological warfare skills since the 19th century, when it started sending anthropologists onto battlefields, says Annalee NewitzThe US has been honing its psychological warfare skills since the 19th century, when it started sending anthropologists onto battlefields, says Annalee Newitz The US has been honing its psychological warfare skills since the…
Feedback gets wind of new research into flatulence, and reminds us all of past studies into “the gas-producing ability of Boston baked beans”Feedback gets wind of new research into flatulence, and reminds us all of past studies into “the gas-producing ability of Boston baked beans” Feedback gets wind of new research into flatulence, and reminds us…
The new Climate Fiction prize aims to reward the best novels about climate change, because books can shift the narrative on global warming, says Tori TsuiThe new Climate Fiction prize aims to reward the best novels about climate change, because books can shift the narrative on global warming, says Tori Tsui The new Climate Fiction prize…
Craig Kirkpatrick-Whitby’s cancer diagnosis added urgency to his project, as part of musical collective Mining, to turn weather and sea data into musicCraig Kirkpatrick-Whitby’s cancer diagnosis added urgency to his project, as part of musical collective Mining, to turn weather and sea data into music Craig Kirkpatrick-Whitby’s cancer diagnosis added urgency to his project, as part…
Ageism is a widespread global prejudice. It’s about time we started acknowledging our unconscious bias towards old age – not least because our own future health depends on itAgeism is a widespread global prejudice. It’s about time we started acknowledging our unconscious bias towards old age – not least because our own future health depends…
Artificial compound eyes made without the need for expensive and precise lenses could provide cheap visual sensors for robots and driverless carsArtificial compound eyes made without the need for expensive and precise lenses could provide cheap visual sensors for robots and driverless cars Artificial compound eyes made without the need for expensive and precise lenses could…
‘I close my eyes and I see black,’ the young woman said, revealing the inky darkness of her purely abstract thoughts – an experience that echoes new psychopathy research’I close my eyes and I see black,’ the young woman said, revealing the inky darkness of her purely abstract thoughts – an experience that echoes new psychopathy research ‘I…
TikTok user @kindlefromthelab, a Florida-based technician, blasted people for chugging water or adding bleach to their urine in an attempt to ‘cheat’ on a drug test.TikTok user @kindlefromthelab, a Florida-based technician, blasted people for chugging water or adding bleach to their urine in an attempt to ‘cheat’ on a drug test. TikTok user @kindlefromthelab, a Florida-based…