Category Archives: Science and Health

AI Deepfakes and the Ethics of Synthetic Harm in Science

… , the evidentiary standards in science, and the long-term … of interdisciplinary collaboration across forensic science, computer vision, ethics, … issues early.
And because science is global, the solutions … create ethical challenges for scientists. Here’s how to …

The alpha dog myth is based on outdated science

… that’s rooted in outdated science.
The idea of the … back to 1947, when scientist Rudolph Schenkel published a study … asserting dominance.
Despite this updated science, the alpha myth has … the ground.
Modern canine behavioural science is very clear; dogs …

  MOHERST Holds Workshop On Investment In Science, Technology

… Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) has … workshop on transformative investments in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) … food security.
“Government recognizes that science, technology and innovation are powerful …

Norfolk scientists mobilised as new disease strain threatens half of UK wheat crop

… wheat varieties from yellow rust.
Scientists say the breakdown of this … crops.
John Innes Centre plant scientist Prof Diane Saunders (Image: JIC …  exemplifies how the UK’s scientists, plant breeders and industry can …

International cooperation in science was discussed at a forum at the University of Turkmenistan named after Oguz han

… topic «International cooperation in science – an important condition for … joint scientific research by scientists from the two universities … order to improve national science and education systems, … current topics in modern science as innovative technologies …

Scientists give verdict on popular theory that massive Himalayan earthquake is ‘overdue’

… in the lakebed sediment.
Scientists identified about 50 such layers … of the US.
Everywhere, scientists found that earthquake patterns are … as smaller ones. The science is blunt: major quakes … study published in the journal Science Advances.
Until now, several …

The Science of ‘Love at First Sight’; Is It Real, or Just Your Brain Playing Tricks?

… tricky part lies in how scientists define “love.”
According to Theresa … to neuroscience research discussed by science communicators, attraction and early love … ?Here’s the honest answer science gives:
Yes, intense emotional and …

Scientists Film Colossal Squid in the Deep Sea for the First Time Ever

… giants, was known to science almost exclusively through dead … natural environment.
Why This MattersTo scientists, seeing a creature alive, … Essex, recounted in BBC Science Focus Magazine how her … charting new frontiers in marine science one frame at a …

Why Valentine’s roses wilt — and how UT Arlington scientists are trying to stop it

… problem.”
Miriam Fauzia is a science reporting fellow at The Dallas … and PTSD, but questions remain.
Scientists are exploring how environmental exposures …

You think this is bad? British winters will get even WETTER thanks to climate change, scientists warn

… ; in the jet stream. 
Now, scientists from the University of Newcastle …