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Nov 16, 2018
Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend: How to watch
Posted by Michael Lance in category: space
The best time to see the meteor showers will be between midnight and dawn on both mornings, wherever you are in the world. If you live in an urban area, you may want to drive to a place that isn’t littered with city lights that will obstruct your view.
Find an open area with a wide view of the sky, and don’t forget to bundle up. If you want to photograph the Leonid meteor shower, NASA suggests using a camera with manual focus on a tripod with a shutter release cable or built-in timer, fitted with a wide-angle lens.
Nov 16, 2018
Fasting Molecule Delays Vascular Aging
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in categories: biotech/medical, life extension
A molecule produced during fasting or calorie restriction has anti-aging effects on the vascular system, which could reduce the occurrence and severity of human diseases related to blood vessels, such as cardiovascular disease, according to a study led by Georgia State University.
Nov 16, 2018
Tesla cuts prices on solar power systems as it looks to entice customers
Posted by Genevieve Klien in categories: energy, sustainability
Nov 16, 2018
Electric unicycle: Fun toys or serious commuter personal electric vehicles?
Posted by Genevieve Klien in category: transportation
You’ve probably heard a lot about electric bicycles and electric scooters by now. These small personal electric vehicles (PEVs) are often touted as last mile vehicles that can help commuters travel short distances between home or work to other mass transit hubs, or as complete commuting alternatives in cities.
But one PEV you might not have heard about yet are electric unicycles. These odd-looking little EVs consist of just a single wheel that a rider straddles. They self balance like a Segway or hoverboard, but are much more narrow and nimble. Though they look like a toy, electric unicycles might be a more serious transportation alternative than many people think. Read on to learn why.
Nov 16, 2018
The Amazing Ways Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Genomics and Gene Editing
Posted by Genevieve Klien in categories: bioengineering, biotech/medical, robotics/AI
It is predicted that artificial intelligence (AI) will transform many aspects of our life including healthcare and genomics. AI and machine learning have helped us to understand the genome of organisms and will potentially change the way we treat disease, determine effective drugs and edit genes.
Nov 16, 2018
Lab-Grown Mini Kidneys ‘Go Rouge,’ Sprout Brain and Muscle Cells
Posted by Genevieve Klien in categories: biotech/medical, neuroscience
Kidney organoids — miniature organs grown in the lab — recently went “rogue,” producing brain cells and muscle cells alongside the expected kidney cells.
Nov 16, 2018
These DNA Startups Want to Put All of You on the Blockchain
Posted by Genevieve Klien in categories: biotech/medical, bitcoin, genetics
Two different marketplaces for genetic data, Nebula and EncrypGen, recently launched with the promise of better protections for their users.
Nov 16, 2018
You can’t characterize human nature if studies overlook 85 percent of people on Earth
Posted by Xavier Rosseel in category: futurism
Ninety percent of psychology studies come from countries representing less than 15 percent of the world’s population. Researchers are realizing that universalizing those findings might not make sense.