Science

Model human embryo, created from stem cells, survives past two weeks
A model human embryo capable of developing past day 14 could revolutionize our understanding of human development.
How years of fighting every wildfire helped fuel the Western megafires of today
The current approach to fire management poses unnecessarily high stakes for forests. Here’s why fighting every fire does more harm than good.
Record-breaking amount of Earth’s mantle drilled out of ocean floor
Scientists aboard the JOIDES Resolution have retrieved “a staggering” amount of mantle rock from below the ocean floor.
Dolphins use signature whistles to represent other dolphins – like names
CRISPR fully reprograms mammal genome for the first time 
Is your mind just a parasite on your physical body?
Breakthrough in photosynthesis boosts plant growth up to 30% 
New algorithm aces university math course questions 
Mouse embryos with beating hearts have been created entirely in the lab 
Harnessing nature’s secret: How synthetic biology could save the planet
In partnership with Ginkgo Bioworks
Hacking DNA to beat climate change
In partnership with Ginkgo Bioworks
Weed’s “superpower” could help feed the planet
Transhumanism: Savior of humanity or false prophecy?