Articles for category: Biology & Genetics, Biotechnology

Panda relaxing in a lush forest setting.

Machine Learning and Its Role in Detecting Endangered Species

Trizzy Orozco

Machine learning has quickly become a transformative force across various industries, reshaping how we handle complex tasks. In the realm of biodiversity conservation, this technological innovation is making significant strides in the efforts to detect, monitor, and protect endangered species. As the loss of biodiversity accelerates due to habitat destruction, climate change, and human activities, ...

Scientist holding a petri dish with microbes.

Synthetic Biology: Engineering Life From Scratch and Its Promise for Solving Global Challenges

Trizzy Orozco

Synthetic biology stands at the frontier of biotechnology, blending biology and engineering principles to design and construct new biological entities or modify existing ones. This interdisciplinary field aims to create organisms with novel functions, kickstarting a revolution in how we understand and interact with life. With roots in genetic engineering, synthetic biology pushes boundaries by ...

solar panels on green field

Dr. Robert Smalls: A Revolutionary Innovator in the Field of Solar Energy

Annette Uy

Dr. Robert Smalls is a remarkable figure in the field of renewable energy, particularly in advancing solar energy technologies. Known for his groundbreaking work and innovative ideas, Dr. Smalls has made significant contributions that have transformed how solar energy is harnessed and utilized globally. His work not only promotes sustainability but also paves the way ...

The surface of Mars.

Could Animals Adapt to Life on Mars? The Future of Interplanetary Animal Habitats

Trizzy Orozco

As humanity sets its sights on Mars, the idea of creating habitable environments for not just humans, but also animals, begins to capture the imagination. The concept of interplanetary animal habitats raises intriguing questions about adaptation, evolution, and the resilience of life. Could animals, which have shown remarkable adaptability on Earth, extend their adaptability to ...

Forensic scientist use swab for recover DNA evidence.

What It’s Like to Be a Forensic Scientist: Solving Crimes with the Help of Biology

Trizzy Orozco

Forensic science is a fascinating field where biology meets criminal investigation, offering critical insights that help solve crimes. As a forensic scientist, one is tasked with analyzing biological evidence collected from crime scenes to assist law enforcement in piecing together the circumstances of criminal activities. This multifaceted career combines scientific expertise with a keen sense ...

Scientists Say Death May Not Be the End of Consciousness

Scientists Say Death May Not Be the End of Consciousness

Gargi Chakravorty

  Have you ever wondered what happens when we die? It’s a question that haunts us in quiet moments, especially when we lose someone we love. For centuries, we’ve imagined death as a clear line between existence and nothingness, but recent scientific discoveries are challenging everything we thought we knew. Emerging research suggests that consciousness ...

The Question About Consciousness That Keeps Returning After Every Explanation

The Question About Consciousness That Keeps Returning After Every Explanation

Gargi Chakravorty

We’ve all been there. You’re reading about some new neuroscience finding, a fresh theory about how the brain generates awareness, and at first it seems promising. Exciting, even. The researchers are confident. Then you finish the article and feel it. That persistent, nagging sense that something essential is still missing. The explanation tells you how ...

Why Consciousness May Be Older Than Life Itself

Why Consciousness May Be Older Than Life Itself

Gargi Chakravorty

What if everything we believe about consciousness is backwards? What if the very awareness that allows us to ponder these questions existed long before the first neurons fired, before the first cell divided, perhaps even before the universe took its current shape? It sounds like something out of science fiction, honestly. Yet a growing number ...