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Evolution is far harsher to men than any militant feminist. Having said that, men are cheats. A developing zygote needs a certain amount of nutrients from the two sex cells (gametes) that have combined to form it. Yet sperm are tiny, and the majority of nutrition is provided by the female egg cell. Hence, the […]
Continue ReadingOn Friday 15th February, a large meteorite crashed into Russia’s Ural Mountains. Latest reports suggest 1200 people were injured by the incident with a number of people still being treated in hospital. Although there are some reports of fragments of the meteor striking the ground the vast majority of damage in the region is believed […]
Continue ReadingDisposable penis A species of sea slug, Chromodoris reticulata, found in the Pacific Ocean, is the only known animal that has a disposable penis. Japanese researchers have recently observed the creatures mating then detaching their penis. The sea slugs are then able to regrow a new fully functioning penis in 24 hours which they can […]
Continue ReadingIn the past genetic engineering has arguably just been a cut and paste job, take a gene or two from one organism put it into another and observe. Whilst this technology has served us incredibly well, producing everything from insulin to glowing mice (not to mention a little controversy), we are on the precipice of […]
Continue ReadingWhat do we mean when we say a ‘loud shirt’? A shirt doesn’t actually make noise. And how can a voice be soft? Or tastes be sharp? Our senses are largely thought to be separate, but we use cross-modal metaphors (that combine descriptions from different senses) like these all the time. And our senses might […]
Continue ReadingLunar living project underway The prospect of living on the moon is fast approaching, plans are being developed for a inflatable four person dwelling on the south pole of the moon. This structure would be completed by a team of robots wielding 3D printers which would convert the mineral rich surface soils of the moon […]
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