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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
Leo Lukenas III, a former Green Beret, passed away last Thursday in New York City from “acute coronary artery thrombus,” a condition that results in the buildup of a blood clot inside a cardiac blood vessel. At the time of his death, at just 35 years old, Lukenas was one year into a demanding career…
A married Chinese woman in her early thirties, residing in Changzhou with her family, attracted attention when she invested in a secondary property for recreational purposes. Three years ago, Gong Yan purchased the apartment for 500,000 Chinese yuan ($69,000) using her personal savings. Her decision was influenced by the challenges encountered during the COVID-19 pandemic…