David Chalmers discusses the meaning of consciousness, remarking that we spent more time trying to decide if something is conscious or what parts of the brain it exists in, than even figuring out what really consciousness on an abtract level. I agree with Chalmer’s
Despite carrying the misnomer “vitamin”, vitamin D is one of the many essential molecules (other than ions and some amino acids) that you have to get through your diet that we collectively call vitamins. Of course, vitamin D can be created by yourown body (and is thus
Everywhere we see news about the Ebola situation: on Friday, August 8th, the World Health Organization declared a global public health emergency. Now, before you panic, there are 6 things you need to understand about the disease, this situation, and how to best protect yourself.
Researchers at Temple University have managed to give immune cells the fighting edge against HIV: by allowing it to be completely edited out of the cells. This is one step closer to finding a permanent cure for HIV, as opposed to the current treatments
You’d think that in the age of the internet and science, people would not make totally unfounded claims about nutrition. Unfortunately, sites like NaturalNews and others pump out a continual stream of disinformation, completely unsupported by science. Now science is not perfect, but examining the
The Great Barrier Reef, composed of 2,900 individual reefs and 900 submerged islands, stretches over 2,300 kilometres (1,400 mi) and covers an area of approximately 344,400 square kilometres (133,000 sq mi), is one of the oldest, most beautiful, and incredibly diverse natural wonders on the planet. According to the
For years, everyone had assumed that the “spicy” molecule capsaicin only had an effect on your nerve endings. Aside from being used to spice things up, it has also been used to numb wounds during surgery. Now, it has been shown to help intestinal
Falling asleep at night can be difficult, especially in an age where the streets never sleep and the internet’s always on. The keys to sleeping well lay in light, timing, body temperature, inner calm, and patience. Not sleeping enough can make you hungrier, unhealthier,
The modification of plants using selective breeding, phytohormones which change how cells react or perceive themselves and their environment, for instance allowing an older plant to bloom or grow new roots, and even genomic editing are nothing new to the world of agriculture. The
If you thought the discovery of fungus able to use ionizing radiation for food was surprising, this new discovery will blow your mind. A team led by Dr. Kenneth Nealson of the University of Southern California recently found that at least 8 species of bacteria
