Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Author: Wendy Biddlecombe Agsar
06/27/2021
Genetically modified rice used for edible, easily stored cholera vaccine
Japanese researchers have developed a new type of cholera vaccine by genetically modifying rice to carry a non-toxic cholera antigen.
06/28/2021
France could ease path to parenthood for single and lesbian women
France is poised to lift tight restrictions on medically assisted reproduction, making it easier for thousands of single and lesbian women who until how have faced an uphill battle to have children.
06/24/2021
Lego is finally making its iconic bricks from recycled plastic
Lego is finally on its way to making its iconic toy bricks more sustainable.
06/28/2021
Scientists develop wireless pacemaker that dissolves in body
Technology could be used for patients who need only temporary help to regulate their heartbeat
06/29/2021
Mark Zuckerberg must be stopped
How to turn Facebook and other social media platforms from bugs into features
06/28/2021
The Roaring Twenties 2.0
Are we at the start of this century’s Roaring Twenties? That’s what the charts and lots of smart people predict.
06/25/2021
The Perils of 180ism
Stop blindly opposing your adversaries. Stick to your values and think for yourself.
06/25/2021
Germany lifts restrictions for descendants of Nazi victims to get citizenship
The German parliament, the Bundestag, has voted to eliminate restrictions that denied citizenship to some descendants of German Jews and others persecuted by the Nazis. British-based campaigners are relieved.
06/10/2021
The 10 Most Important Health Breakthroughs You Missed During the Pandemic
While most eyes were on COVID-19, researchers have also made groundbreaking advancements in other fields. Here’s a look.
06/23/2021
UK to ban junk food advertising online and before 9pm on TV from 2023
Prohibition of adverts for products high in fat, salt, and sugar could cost broadcasters more than £200m annually in revenue.
06/24/2021
Why Covid Nostalgia Is… Good?
In this episode, we take a deep dive into how our memories work — including why we remember good more than bad, why reminiscing about the past prepares us for the future, and how, in some way, we are all living a lie. (And that’s OK.)
06/25/2021