The future of CRISPR With three patients who have genetic diseases now successfully treated by CRISPR, gene editing may be the tool we have all been searching for. Could this be the future of medicine? A recent trial studied whether CRISPR could be used to treat inherited diseases. Beta thalassemia...
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COVID-19 will undoubtedly continue to change many aspects of our daily lives, at least for the foreseeable future. Transport is one sector that has been heavily impacted by this pandemic. What many people are trying to figure out is how the transport industry will change in the long run. Will...
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It can be difficult to attract tourists but Lithuania knows the way to their hearts: through their stomachs.
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The meaning and purpose of different flowers has changed substantially throughout the years. Simona Valeviciute looks back at the vibrant history of flowers.
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Our planet is under extreme stress. With pollution levels rising as well as increasing emissions of carbon, fighting to stop the climate crisis is a matter of urgency. Mini-forests, an impressive invention that aims to increase biodiversity, have sprung up across Europe. Could this be the solution to our problems? ...
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Fossil fuels are used to make 300 million tonnes of plastic every year. In fact, plastic is one of the largest contributors to the climate crisis. One of the most common types of disposable plastics is plastic bottles. It is estimated that at least 14% of all litter is made up...
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SpaceX recently sent two astronauts to the International Space Station. Simona Valeviciute explains how rockets could represent the future of travel.
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In February, East Africa suffered one of the largest locust swarms on record. The second wave is imminent, predicted to be 20 times worse than the first. Could climate change be the cause? What are locusts? Locusts are small insects closely related to grasshoppers. They are distinguished by a gregarious phase. During...
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Two writers provide differing perspectives on the idea that every person has a 'soulmate' - someone out there who is made just for them.
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Simona Valeviciute asks us to consider how we are online shopping during the pandemic.
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With many of us having lots of free time at home, Simona Valevicuite gives a guide to the most exciting and experimental breakfast ideas.
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Viruses are microscopic infectious agents which can only replicate when inside a host. They are dynamic; often evolving very rapidly. They may result in outbreaks or, in the worst case scenario, a pandemic. But how exactly do they evolve? Evolution in viruses Evolution is when a gene pool changes over...
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Simona Valeviciute tells us about a thriller novel that flitters between three different narrators and is full of twists and hidden secrets that are guaranteed to keep you on your toes
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