The Future of AI: Predictions for 2024
How AI is Shaping the Future: Predictions for 2024 By Emily Phillips | 5 days ago We live in a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving, and its impact on various aspects of our lives is becoming increasingly…
Exploring the Origins of Multiple Sclerosis and Extreme Survival in Genetics
This week on Naked Genetics, we delve into the origins of multiple sclerosis (MS) in Northern Europe and its potential benefits, as well as the fascinating survival of organisms in extreme conditions. Hosted by Will Tingle, the episode also explores…
Video Depicts Terrifying Consequences of Earth Losing Oxygen for Five Seconds
A new video has been causing a stir on social media, shedding light on the terrifying consequences Earth would face if it were to lose all its oxygen for just five seconds. The hypothetical scenario depicted in the video has…
Human Evolution and Climate Crisis
Human evolution might be the biggest threat to solving the climate crisis, according to a new study from the University of Maine. The research aimed to understand how the process of cultural adaptation to the environment, a significant driver of…
Children Anticipate Others’ Food Preferences, But Great Apes Don’t
Children Anticipate What Others Want, But Great Apes Don’t New research published in PLOS ONE suggests that the ability to anticipate others’ food preferences may be unique to humans, setting them apart from nonhuman great apes. The study, conducted by…
6 Traits You Can Thank Neanderthals For — From Bad Habits to Bedtimes
6 Traits You Can Thank Neanderthals For — From Bad Habits to Bedtimes By Tracy Swartz Published Jan. 7, 2024, 4:13 p.m. ET Research shows that many humans have Neanderthal DNA. People with European or Asian backgrounds have 1% to…
The Power of Biohacks for Health and Wellness
Biohacking or Bust Little changes can make a big difference Intermittent fasting. Wearable devices. Nutrigenomics. What do these buzzwords have in common? They all fall under the umbrella of another buzzword you may not yet have heard: biohacks. A term…
Human Evolution and Climate Change
Evolution might stop humans from solving climate change, researchers say By Marcus Wolf, University of Maine Humans have come to dominate the planet with tools and systems to exploit natural resources that were refined over thousands of years through the…
Study Reveals Unique Characteristics of Human Purkinje Cells in the Cerebellum
Recent research has shed light on the morphological and physiological characteristics of human Purkinje cells (PCs), a crucial type of neuron in the cerebellum. While these cells have been extensively studied in rodents, our understanding of them in humans has…