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Red wolf may lose endangered status because it’s just a hybrid
from New Scientist - News
(2016-7-28 3:00)
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Not being a recognisable species could lose the red wolf its conservation status, despite being the only carrier of genes from extinct southern grey wolves
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Done right, seabed mining could be environmentally friendly
from New Scientist - News
(2016-7-28 3:00)
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The world is on the brink of exploiting marine mineral deposits but a legislative vacuum could lead to a destructive free-for-all
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We’re on the cusp of a gene editing revolution, are we ready?
from New Scientist - News
(2016-7-28 3:00)
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Beware the backlash, if fast-moving technologies for editing rogue genes outpace public acceptance
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How drones are learning to find their own way in the world
from New Scientist - News
(2016-7-28 3:00)
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From delivering pizzas to tracking whales, we have high hopes for drones. Here are three advances that will help them live up to the buzz
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Universal ancestor of all life on Earth was only half alive
from New Scientist - News
(2016-7-28 3:00)
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The identification of genes likely to belong to the common ancestor of life suggests its biochemistry was incomplete, forcing it to cling to undersea vents
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Is tech racist? The fight back against digital discrimination
from New Scientist - News
(2016-7-28 3:00)
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From soap dispensers that don't recognise black skin, to algorithms that discriminate and #airbnbwhileblack, some popular tech has a race problem we need to address
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Bacteria made to turn sewage into clean water? and electricity
from New Scientist - News
(2016-7-28 3:00)
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A self-powered waste water treatment plant using microbes has just passed its biggest test, bringing household-level water recycling a step closer
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Squishy cubes with a secret smile could be used for prosthetics
from New Scientist - News
(2016-7-28 2:00)
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A rubber metamaterial that reveals hidden patterns when squashed could help build artificial limbs that move in the right direction
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Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is making its atmosphere hotter
from New Scientist - News
(2016-7-28 2:00)
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A mysterious hot spot in Jupiter's atmosphere may be caused by waves linked to its most famous feature
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CRISPR genome editing could save sight by tweaking DNA
from New Scientist - News
(2016-7-28 2:00)
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A test of the CRISPR technique in mice shows that it has real promise for treating hereditary eye diseases, although several hurdles remain
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