By: Jolene Creighton/Futurism A New Age in Human Evolution By now, most of us know what CRISPR gene editing is. At the very least, we have heard of this revolutionary technology that allows us to alter DNA—the source code of life itself. One day, CRISPR could allow us to delete genes in order to eradicate genetic diseases, add in…
Students Using Cannabis Fail University Courses More Often, According To Study
By: Robin Andrews/IFL Science When it comes to cognitive benefits, cannabis is a bit of a mixed bag, with various studies concluding that it’s either good or bad in this regard. A new study, published in the Review of Economic Studies, comes down on the latter side thanks to a rather novel experiment. After observing 4,000 students lose…
Korean President Rescues Dog From Meat Trade
By: Lily Feinn/The Dodo On Wednesday, July 26, a shelter pup with a rough past finally found a loving home — one with a rather illustrious address. South Korea’s newly-elected president Moon Jae-In has adopted a rescue dog named Tory, once a victim of the dog meat trade, sending a message of hope to animal lovers everywhere. Moon Jae-In…
Doctors Shocked to Discover Sperm Counts in Western Men Plummeted Nearly 60%
By: ANTIMEDIA — According to a new analysis published Tuesday, sperm counts in Western men have plummeted nearly 60 percent over the last four decades. Though researchers say the specific drivers behind the trend will require further scientific investigation, current data suggest a link between the sharp decline and living in the industrialized world. “The results are quite shocking,” Hagai Levine,…
Chester Bennington’s Death Is A Reminder That Mental Health Is A Lifelong Struggle
By: Thor Benson/Attn: Chester Bennington, lead singer of the rock band Linkin Park, died by suicide on Thursday, according to TMZ. He was 41 years old. Linkin Park bandmate Mike Shinoda confirmed the suicide in a tweet. Shocked and heartbroken, but it's true. An official statement will come out as soon as we have one. — Mike Shinoda…
Africa Set To “Leapfrog” Over Coal And Choose Renewable Energy Instead
By: Robin Andrews/IFL Science Despite America’s temporary lack of leadership on the climate crisis, there is a good chance that a prolonged catastrophe can be avoided. Thanks to a combination of market forces, an unprecedented surge in climate activism, and the increasingly concrete global cooperation on the issue, renewable energy is proliferating across the planet like never before….
Elon Musk Just Announced He Has Approval To Build A 29-Minute Hyperloop From NY to DC
By: Tom Ward/Futirusm Elon Musk has announced on Twitter that he has verbal permission to build a Hyperloop connecting New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington and that in the future he plans to bring the technology to Texas. Elon Musk has announced via Twitter that he received verbal approval for this plan to build an underground Hyperloop between…
State Just Decided To Kill Endangered Wolves — While They’re Still Raising Their Babies
By: Sarah V Schweig/The Dodo Even though the gray wolf is classified as an endangered species in Washington State, the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) just signed a death sentence for members of the Smackout wolf pack because cattle ranchers are complaining. “The purpose of this action is to change the pack’s behavior, while also meeting the state’s…
Dear John McCain, Cannabis Could Help Fight Your Brain Cancer
By: Carey Wedler/ANTIMEDIA Though John McCain reportedly may undergo chemotherapy to treat his recently announced glioblastoma, the survival rate for this aggressive type of brain tumor is not particularly promising. As the American Brain Tumor Association explains: “For adults with more aggressive glioblastoma, treated with concurrent temozolomide [a drug commonly used to treat glioblastoma] and radiation therapy, median survival is…