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…