Socially isolated people have differently wired brains and poorer cognition – new research
Socially isolated people have poorer cognition, including in memory and reaction time.
Jianfeng Feng, Professor of Science and Technology for Brain-Inspired Intelligence, Fudan University •
conversation
June 16, 2022 • ~8 min
June 16, 2022 • ~8 min
Facial recognition technology: how it's being used in Ukraine and why it's still so controversial
Lawmakers around the world are making decisions about whether facial recognition technology is acceptable.
Felipe Romero Moreno, Senior Lecturer and Research Tutor, School of Law, University of Hertfordshire
• conversation
June 14, 2022 • ~8 min
June 14, 2022 • ~8 min
'Jurassic World' scientists still haven't learned that just because you can doesn't mean you should – real-world genetic engineers can learn from the cautionary tale
As genetic engineering and DNA manipulation tools like CRISPR continue to advance, the distinction between what science ‘could’ and ‘should’ do becomes murkier.
Andrew Maynard, Professor of Responsible Innovation, Arizona State University •
conversation
June 9, 2022 • ~11 min
June 9, 2022 • ~11 min
Making room for wildlife: 4 essential reads
The recent goring of a tourist who approached within 10 feet of a bison in Yellowstone National Park is a reminder that wild animals can be dangerous and people should keep safe distances.
Jennifer Weeks, Senior Environment + Energy Editor, The Conversation •
conversation
June 6, 2022 • ~8 min
June 6, 2022 • ~8 min
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