Topological Insulators: The New Frontier in Condensed Matter Physics
Topological insulators have been hailed as a groundbreaking type of material in the history of solid state physics. They unite […]
How Genetic Diversity is Shaping the Evolution of Humanity
Genetic diversity — the genetic variations among individuals within a species — means all the difference in the world to
Recycling Myths vs. Reality: What Actually Happens to Your Waste?
Recycling is widely regarded by many of us as an easier way to deal with the huge amount of waste
The Search for Extraterrestrial Life: Are We Alone in the Universe?
That first sentence has remained for centuries as a question causing people’s hearts to beat fast against the background of
The Role of Physics in Renewable Energy: Harnessing the Power of the Sun
As our society increasingly turns toward sustainability due to climate change and other environment problems, solar energy–one among those many
The Promise and Perils of Designer Babies: Is Genetic Perfection Possible?
The Challenge of Research Teeth are the hardest tissue in mammals – yet they can still come down with tooth
How Global Water Scarcity is Impacting Agriculture and Human Health
Water is a vital necessity in every aspect of life, from human health and agriculture to sustained developing economics within
Genetics and the Immune System: How Our DNA Protects Us
The pure immunity system that our body plays host to, this is where the Greeks had to be imaginative. But
The Circular Economy: Redesigning Business for Environmental Sustainability
Encouraged by growing environmental concern and dwindling natural resources, many businesses are beginning to regard sustainability in terms of the
Space Law: Who Owns the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies?
With the human race extending into space as never before, the question increasingly being posed is “Who has the rights