This new technique is delicate enough for human skin, which could enable technologies such as high-adhesion, embedded electronic tattoos, and bandages tricked out with patient-specific bi...

Ken Kingery · Futurity 08 Oct 2019

Human Enhancement

What this Greek philosopher teaches us about living in the modern world

The two philosophies of ancient times - Stoicism and Epicurean - have been reduced to competing attitudes about comfort and pleasure, but both have a say when it comes to the pursuit of h...

Temma Ehrenfeld · Big Think 30 Jul 2019

Precision Medicine

Nerve transfers can restore hand motion after spine injuries

People suffering from tetraplegia now have hope of regaining function in their limbs, after successful research into nerve transfers.

University of Melbourne · Futurity 23 Jul 2019

Neuroscience

Does upgrading our minds mean losing the spark of genius?

More and more genetic hacks exist to increase our cognitive abilities. But could eliminating all mental illnesses rob us of vital neurodiversity?

George Church and Murali Doraiswamy 04 Jun 2019

Mental Health

A sense of purpose could prolong your life

A sense of purpose could have health benefits, a new study shows.

Ephrat Livni · Quartz 31 May 2019

Biotechnology

Security and the genetics revolution – why governments worldwide need to talk about regulation

The genetics revolution is already here and will affect us all; but too little is being done to ensure its benefits are optimized, argues Jamie Metzl of the Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council 25 Apr 2019

Values

These seven moral rules unite human beings, according to research

We may be a tribal species but this Oxford University anthropology researcher proved that we are more similar that we think.

Jenny Anderson · Quartz 18 Mar 2019

Arts and Culture

We should care more for each other – it’s good for our health

Perhaps the biggest challenge of all today is our individual insularity. But by looking inwards, we are missing out on the life-enriching opportunities that caring for other people has to...

Nico Daswani 21 Jan 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

This breakthrough in plant engineering could feed millions more people

A naturally occurring 'glitch' in certain crops has been suppressing growth and yield, but scientists believe they have found a way to bypass it.

Thin Lei Win · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 07 Jan 2019

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

This is how AI can help humanity

Development bottlenecks and application risks must be addressed before AI's true global potential to transform lives can be realised.

Michael Chui and Martin Harrysson · Project Syndicate 07 Jan 2019

Future of Health and Healthcare

It's time to bust some myths about genes, inheritance and health

The billions of microbes that live within our body can be beneficial to our physical and mental health.

Ian Myles · The Conversation 17 Dec 2018

Education and Skills

How Africa can rebuild its scientific talent and return to the pinnacle of innovation

Some of humanity’s greatest innovations – from vaccines to brain surgery – were pioneered by Africans.

Daniel Mundeva · Project Syndicate 10 Dec 2018

Book Club

Here are 15 sci-fi books that actually predicted the future

Sci-fi has always had a reputation for predicting and inspiring technology and inventions.

Megan Willett · Business Insider 05 Dec 2018

Digital Economy and Society

Scientists have discovered how memories are inherited

Our individual life experiences may be passed down to later generations, according to the study of Epigenetics.

June Javelosa · Futurism 04 Dec 2018

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Sci-fi movies are the secret weapon that could help Silicon Valley grow up

The fine line between what science could do and what it should do is thinner than ever. Here's what Hollywood can teach us.

Andrew D. Maynard · The Conversation 29 Nov 2018

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