Discovery of ‘alien’ DNA hailed by scientists, raises ethical concernsAmerican scientists have for the first time ever made it possible for an organism to survive with artificial DNA, making it more likely new medicines can be developed, while raising ethical concerns among some advocates.For researchers at the Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California the... Continue Reading →
Protestors shut down Missouri state Senate to demand Medicaid expansionThe Missouri state Senate was shut down temporarily Tuesday by a group of protesters demanding the state expand Medicaid under Obamacare.Missouri is one of more than 20 states that has chosen not to expand low-income assistance to the poor under the program. Those opposed to expansion argue... Continue Reading →
Protestors shut down Missouri state Senate to demand Medicaid expansion
Don't let Comcast and AT&T control the future of the Internet"Dear FCC, we need net neutrality. Protect internet users from monopolistic ISPs and don't let companies censor, slow down, or block websites while requiring other sites to pay for faster service. Please stand up for all Internet users and our right to communicate."Sign their petition... Continue Reading →
Don’t let Comcast and AT&T control the future of the Internet
New 3D Printer Allows You to Print Your Own Makeup at Home Makeup creates a massive amount of waste, from the packaging to the containers, but what if you could print your own at home with no packaging and no limitations? That’s the idea behind inventor Grace Choi’s Mink, a 3D printer that allows you to... Continue Reading →
New 3D Printer Allows You to Print Your Own Makeup at Home
New element 117 discoveredScientists in Russia and the US have observed the fleeting existence of a new element with 117 protons, produced by firing calcium ions at a radioactive target. The discovery fills in a notable gap in the periodic table and bolsters the idea that neutron-rich superheavy nuclei could be extremely stable, perhaps having... Continue Reading →
New element 117 discovered
Major ISPs accused of deliberately throttling trafficFive major internet service providers in the US and one in Europe have been accused of abusing their market share to interfere with the flow of the internet for end users. The accusations come from Level 3, a communications company that helps connect large-scale ISPs like Comcast or AT&T... Continue Reading →
Major ISPs accused of deliberately throttling traffic
Petition To Make Environmental Destruction Carry Real Consequences Petition To Make Environmental Destruction Carry Real Consequences It would take at least 10,000 words to even attempt to list all of the known examples, even within the last 12 months, in which grievous environmental damage has been swept under the rug instead of properly punished. Corporate... Continue Reading →
Petition To Make Environmental Destruction Carry Real Consequences
FCC Establishes New Inbox for Open Internet CommentsThe Commission will consider proposed rules to protect an Open Internet on May 15. The proposed rules will ask questions about how best to ensure the Internet remains an open platform for innovation and expression.Chairman Wheeler is encouraging the public to share their views now. He intends to... Continue Reading →
FCC Establishes New Inbox for Open Internet Comments
Quantum Switches Controlled By Single Photons Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize computing by exponentially increasing speed, computing power, and security as single atoms would be capable of performing tasks. Though quantum computing is probably overkill for the typical person, it holds a great deal of promise for researchers and others who need ramped... Continue Reading →
Quantum Switches Controlled By Single Photons
Genetically Modified Babies Are Already A RealityMarcy Darnovsky is the executive director of the Center for Genetics and Society. “This is a dangerous step”, warns Darnovsky. According to her, these methods will “change all the cells in the bodies of children born as a result of their use, and these changes will be transmitted to future generations.”We are talking about the methods that FDA calls the... Continue Reading →
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