Cryopreservation: Can you freeze your body and come back to life? [Science Video]

In 1967, James Bedford had a plan to cheat death. He was the first person to be cryogenically frozen. This process promised to preserve his body until a theoretical future when humanity could cure any illness, and essentially, reverse death. So is it possible to freeze a human, preserve them indefinitely, and then thaw them […]

What is gene editing and how could it shape our future?

Gene editing revolutionised science. PopTika/Shutterstock Gavin Bowen-Metcalf, Anglia Ruskin University It is the most exciting time in genetics since the discovery of DNA in 1953. This is mainly due to scientific breakthroughs including the ability to change DNA through a process called gene editing. The potential for this technology is astonishing – from treating genetic […]


Chocolate chemistry – a food scientist explains how the beloved treat gets its flavor, texture and tricky reputation as an ingredient

In what form do you eat your annual share of the approximately 5 million tons of cocoa produced worldwide? Tracey Kusiewicz/Foodie Photography/Moment via Getty Images Sheryl Barringer, The Ohio State University Whether it is enjoyed as creamy milk chocolate truffles, baked in a devilishly dark chocolate cake or even poured as hot cocoa, Americans on […]

Neurosurgeon Answers Brain Surgery Questions From The Internet [Video]

It’s not brain surgery! Well, actually, it is! Neurosurgeon Brian Kopell answers the internet’s burning questions about brain surgery. What’s harder, rocket science or brain surgery? Do you have to be AWAKE during brain surgery? What part of the brain remembers the Jurassic Park theme song? Brian answers all these questions and much more! [Wired]

Important Discoveries That Were Brought to Light by Accident

Accidental discoveries and inventions have often turned out to be some of the most important to human history. While it might seem intuitive to think that all archaeological finds were discovered by archaeologists or that all scientific discoveries were purposely made by scientists, that just isn’t always the case. Sometimes, discoveries are made by ordinary […]

The Last Of Us’ Fungal Infection Is Actually Present in Nature And is Absolutely Terrifying

From Wired: The infection from HBO’s The Last of Us is actually based on a real parasitic fungus. This fungus turns insects into zombies. The creators of the game and the show were inspired by zombie carpenter ants. WIRED spoke with Dr. Charissa de Bekker to talk about the real fungus that inspired the show’s […]

Immunologist Answers Important Immune System Questions From The Internet

Scientist and Immunologist Dr. Shruti Naik answers the internet’s burning questions about our immune systems. Are viruses alive? Is chicken soup actually good for the immune system? What does the spleen even do? Is playing in dirt good for your child’s health?? Dr. Shruti answers all these questions and much more! [Wired]