Tag Archives: development

Most human embryos die naturally after conception – restrictive abortion laws do not account for this embryo loss

Many state legislatures are seriously considering human embryos in the earliest stages of development for legal personhood. Total abortion bans, which assume that humans have full rights from the moment of conception, have created a confusing legal landscape affecting areas as diverse as assisted reproductive technology, birth control, basic medical care, and parental rights. But… Read More »

Artificial intelligence may be responsible for our inability to communicate with alien civilizations

This article was first published at: Speech. The publication was contributed to the article by Space.com. Expert Voices: Commentaries and Insights. Michael Garrett Sir Bernard Lovell is Head of Astrophysics and Director of the Jodrell Bank Center for Astrophysics at the University of Manchester. Artificial intelligence (AI) has advanced at an astonishing pace in the… Read More »

The (almost) radical rebirth of King’s Cross

The nearly quarter-century-old, mile-long, 67-acre project to redevelop London’s King’s Cross is a monument to its age. This is the urban reorganization of the Blair era and where the third way was conceived, the idea that market forces, wisely directed by moderate government, could be a force for good. It will go down in the… Read More »

New Study Identifies Predictor of Teens’ Future Happiness

Foresight, called “transcendental thinking,” can grow young people’s brains over time, researchers say. Halfway Images via Getty Images Every parent’s wish is for their child to grow up and live a fulfilling, happy life. During teenage years, this desire often leads to a laser-like focus on grades, test scores, and chances of college admission. After… Read More »

Synthetic human embryos allow researchers to study early development by bypassing ethical and logistical hurdles

Embryonic development, also known as embryogenesis, is a cornerstone of understanding the origins of life. But studying this complex and layered marvel of biological processes in humans faces significant challenges. Early stage human embryos are difficult to obtain. There are also ethical issues surrounding their use. This has made it difficult for scientists to understand… Read More »

CRISPR and other new technologies are opening the doors to drug development, but which diseases are prioritized? Depends on money and science

Prescription drugs and vaccines have revolutionized healthcare, significantly reducing deaths from disease and improving quality of life worldwide. So how do researchers, universities, hospitals, and the pharmaceutical industry decide which diseases to try to develop drugs for? Working as director of the Health Outcomes, Policy, and Evidence Synthesis group at the University of Connecticut School… Read More »