Biology software promises easier way to program living cells ‘Cello’ automates the fast, reliable design of DNA-based logic circuits. Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2016.19671 Source: Nature News Biology software promises easier way to program living cells Nature News
Flagship brain project releases neuro-computing tools
Flagship brain project releases neuro-computing tools Human Brain Project asks wider neuroscience community to start using its hardware and software. Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2016.19672 Source: Nature News Flagship brain project releases neuro-computing tools Nature News
Zika highlights role of controversial fetal-tissue research
Zika highlights role of controversial fetal-tissue research Fetal tissue may prove crucial to probing link between virus and birth defects. Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2016.19655 Source: Nature News Zika highlights role of controversial fetal-tissue research Nature News
Geologists to drill into heart of dinosaur-killing impact
Geologists to drill into heart of dinosaur-killing impact Quest aims to uncover secrets of big craters across the Solar System. Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2016.19643 Source: Nature News Geologists to drill into heart of dinosaur-killing impact Nature News
Should C-section babies get wiped down with vagina microbes?
Should C-section babies get wiped down with vagina microbes? A study suggests that a post-birth rubdown with vaginal fluid offers starter microbes to babies born by C-section. But it might not always be a good idea. Source: Science News Should…
Ancient Assyrians buried their dead with turtles
Ancient Assyrians buried their dead with turtles Why did ancient Assyrians bury their dead with turtles? The reptiles may have served as symbolic protectors of the dead. Source: Science News Ancient Assyrians buried their dead with turtles Science News
Hobbits died out earlier than thought
Hobbits died out earlier than thought Tiny Indonesian hominids disappeared earlier than thought, around 50,000 years ago. Source: Science News Hobbits died out earlier than thought Science News
The cattle battle: How one supermarket is stepping up to stop Amazon destruction for beef
The cattle battle: How one supermarket is stepping up to stop Amazon destruction for beef One major Brazilian supermarket chain has just committed stop selling beef linked to Amazon destruction and human rights violations – because Brazilians demanded it. Today…
This eclipse goes on and on
This eclipse goes on and on The longest known stellar eclipse hides a nearby star for nearly 3.5 years behind a thick clump of orbiting dust once every 69 years. Source: Science News This eclipse goes on and on Science…
Protecting the chorus of nature: When international companies threaten the Amazon
Protecting the chorus of nature: When international companies threaten the Amazon Before I joined Greenpeace, I lived in the Amazon rainforest for several months. I still remember waking up every morning and listening to the amazing sound of birds and…
