Most problems the human race is facing have not only been already encountered but rather, solved by nature in some capacity over the past 3.8 billion years. It has taken a long time for nature to develop into an effective and efficient functioning system. This understanding is the foundation of Biomimicry. Biomimicry is the observation and imitation of nature to solve our problems.
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Climate change, the long-term alteration in the earth's average temperatures and weather conditions, is primarily a result of human activity. This is a crucial point to understand, as it empowers us to take action. The high demand for more energy, driven by a rising population and economic and technological developments, is contributing to the causes of climate change. From deforestation to overconsumption and burning of fossil fuels, with many other factors, humans are the main drivers of the drastic climate changes we are witnessing. These changes significantly impact our earth today, leading to extreme weather changes, environmental changes, and a toll on humans. These three broad factors are interconnected, and by 2030, most scientists agree that climate change's impacts cannot be reversed if significant change is not made in time.
Countless frantic Twitter rants, Instagram posts, and lengthy studies have been written on microplastics. They are the unseen monster in the closet for anyone who has researched human effects on the environment. But what are microplastics, and what is their effect on microbiota?
Menstruation is the process in which a woman’s body discards the buildup of the lining of her uterus. The menstrual cycle is defined as monthly menstruation. It begins with puberty, which generally occurs between the ages of 10 to 15, and ends with menopause, between the ages of 50 to 55. A menstrual cycle is counted from the first day of a woman’s period up to the first day of her next period. The menstrual cycle has three phases: The follicular phase(before the release of the egg), the Ovulatory phase(egg release), and the Luteal phase(after egg release).
For decades, biologists have sought methods to leverage molecular repair processes for genome editing, aiming to introduce new functions or eliminate mutations. Recently, CRISPR/Cas9 has emerged as the leading approach for genome editing. This is due to its high fidelity. It is also simple and cost-effective. Despite its potential benefits, this technology's extensive capabilities and power raise significant ethical concerns. This article provides an overview of CRISPR/Cas9 technology, its diverse applications, and the ethical challenges it presents. It advocates for a balanced and responsible approach to its use.
The U.S. Department of Energy defines a superfluid as the ‘property of a liquid in which it has zero-resistance for flow, and thus flows without loss of kinetic energy’. It was first observed by physicist Heike Kamerlingh-Onnes when he cooled helium-4 to temperatures close to absolute zero [1].
Alzheimer's disease, a progressive neurological disorder, stands as the most common cause of dementia. In 2023, an estimated 6.7 million Americans aged 65 years or older had Alzheimer's disease. In Alzheimer's, neurons in the memory-related regions in the brain, such as the hippocampus and amygdala, as well as other cognitive areas lose function and eventually die. Some common characteristics as a result of this neuronal damage are memory loss, difficulties in learning and communicating, and changes in behavior. Forensic science, as the branch of science dedicated to the investigation of crime scenes, utilizes various scientific techniques and methods to analyze evidence and solve criminal cases, including murder.
Forensic scientists are those who analyze crime scenes using scientific methods and technology. They are responsible for providing evidence from the crime scene to assist with legal procedures. Emotions are a complex but fundamental part of human experience. Our emotions are the driving forces behind many behaviors, whether beneficial or detrimental. Our brain is wired to look for threats or rewards; if one is detected, the brain's limbic system alerts us through the release of chemical messages. These chemical messages, traveling from our brain throughout the body, are responsible for generating our emotions.
Sending missions to other celestial bodies is tough, with a lot of aspects to be considered. Even the most basic, like tires, have to be well-thought out, due to extreme terrain. This is where NASA’s (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) new Superelastic Tires come in.
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