Researchers call for greater awareness of unintended consequences of CRISPR gene editing
CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing can lead to unintended mutations (DNA damage) at the targeted section of DNA in early human embryos, researchers have revealed. This highlights the
World’s first 3D printed school in Madagascar
Nonprofit organization Thinking Huts wants to build the world’s first 3D-printed teaching institution in Madagascar, collaborating with established organizations and local workers. The school building
Scientists create tear organoids that cry, can treat eye disorders
These were created out of tear-producing cells
Are Pfizer and Moderna vaccines gene therapy?
A Reuters fact-checking report says one man’s claims against the mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines are false
Spacecraft launches to clean up space junk
Elsa-d is the world’s first-ever commercial mission demonstrating a space debris removal system
[WATCH] Solar powered lighting fixture turns saltwater into freshwater
The inexpensive prototype utilizes solar energy and collects seawater to create a solar desalination skylight which emits natural diffused light. This device produces drinking water and uses leftover salt brine to create energy to be used as a light.
Does harsh parenting lead to stunted brain growth in children?
A new study found that repeated anger, yelling, hitting or shaking can have long-term repercussions on children’s brain development
Toronto-based artist sells first-ever digital house in the world for over $600,000
The mars-based house may be worth more than your own real-life house
Is the government tracking our cell phones?
Both Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor John Tory admitted to obtaining cell phone data to track people during the pandemic, raising ethical and legal questions
Psychedelic drug could ‘reset’ brain
Researchers believe a hallucinogen drug may be the answer for treating depression. The powerful drug is currently being trialled, and researchers think it could ‘reset’
1,200 creatives to launch artwork to moon
Fly me to the moon! Toronto-based writer Samuel Peralta is sending a time capsule of writing, artwork, music, and more from 1,200 international creatives to
Researchers to win Abel prize for algorithmic study
In a world powered by algorithms, two mathematicians have helped pioneer the field of computational complexity — that is, the study of the speed and
India’s Koo App — Twitter’s doppelgänger — gains rapid, unprecedented traction amid the country’s techno-nationalism
Home to the world’s second largest internet population, India is on the precipice of a whole new online ecosystem.
Deepfake creator wants viewers to ‘think twice’
Chris Ume, creator of viral Tom Cruise deepfake, said that he wanted viewers to “start thinking twice” about the content they are watching and that
Dutch designer invents biodegradable masks made of rice paper that can be planted after use
A report by Oceans Asia estimated that 1.56 billion face masks will have entered the oceans in 2020, which will result in an additional 5000
The world’s first all-hemp plane powered by cannabis oil in the works
A Canadian company is creating an ultra-lightweight plane that runs on hemp fuel
Farmers threaten to boycott UN Food Systems Summit as it focuses on big players alone
Climate change continues to intensify globally, contributing to a world hunger crisis. Some farmers and human rights groups aren’t thrilled that the UN’s Food Systems Summit concept paper left them out of the plan for change and highlighted the importance of big corporations.
UK startup wants to give vegan meats the flavour of animal fat — sans cruelty
With its ‘hero ingredient,’ London-based Hoxton Farms has vegan meat innovation down to a science
[WATCH] How this teen activist is promoting environmental stewardship, one seed at a time
Meet Alicia Serratos, the 14-year-old Girl Scout who brought seed library to every US state
Fungi turns rotting wood into electricity
A team of scientists led by Ingo Burgert at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, found a way to transform wood into clean electricity by treating it with
