How much sleep do you really need?
We are used to hearing that 8 hours is the magic number – here's the truth (Source: New Scientist - Genetics)
Source: New Scientist - Genetics - May 25, 2016 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research
Sleep better to be better. It’s a no-brainer for doctors
Doctors routinely encourage us to eat better and exercise more - they could do just as much good by advising us on the right amount of sleep (Source: New Scientist - Genetics)
Source: New Scientist - Genetics - May 25, 2016 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research
So many reasons why sleep is too important to miss
Getting enough sleep is arguably one of the best things you can do for your health. How can you make the most of it? (Source: New Scientist - Genetics)
Source: New Scientist - Genetics - May 25, 2016 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research
Treating cows with antibiotics doubles dung methane emissions
Antibiotic-treated cows are bad news for climate and possibly ecosystems, because the drugs play havoc with microbes living inside dung beetles (Source: New Scientist - Genetics)
Source: New Scientist - Genetics - May 24, 2016 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Tags: biology Source Type: research
5000-year-old beer-brewing kit found in China
Pottery from China has revealed the secrets of some of the oldest known beer makers, who may be linked to the rise of hierarchical societies in East Asia (Source: New Scientist - Genetics)
Source: New Scientist - Genetics - May 23, 2016 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research
Tentacled sea creatures are taking over the Earth’s oceans
Warming seas and overfishing may be behind the global rise in populations of squid, cuttlefish and octopus
(Source: New Scientist - Genetics)
Source: New Scientist - Genetics - May 23, 2016 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research
Monkey seen caring for dying mate then grieving after she dies
The actions of a snub-nosed monkey in China appear to be rare evidence of compassionate care in the wild, hinting that animals may comprehend mortality (Source: New Scientist - Genetics)
Source: New Scientist - Genetics - May 23, 2016 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research
Checklist of worst-case scenarios could help prepare for evil AI
What should we do if a powerful future artificial intelligence goes rogue? Thinking of the worst that could happen might be a good start (Source: New Scientist - Genetics)
Source: New Scientist - Genetics - May 23, 2016 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Tags: artificial intelligence Source Type: research
Volcano in Chile dampened lunar eclipse’s glory
Last September's lunar eclipse was a third dimmer than expected, and a relatively small volcano could be to blame (Source: New Scientist - Genetics)
Source: New Scientist - Genetics - May 20, 2016 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research
What your social media profile photo says about your personality
An attempt to correlate profile pic styles with personality traits has produced a few insights (Source: New Scientist - Genetics)
Source: New Scientist - Genetics - May 20, 2016 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research
Explore a map of London’s extraordinary archaeological finds
From the grisly aftermath of a distant volcanic eruption, to the huge amphitheatre where criminals met their deaths, dig into one of the world's greatest cities (Source: New Scientist - Genetics)
Source: New Scientist - Genetics - May 20, 2016 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Tags: archaeology cemetery history Londinium London MOLA Roman Source Type: research
Twins’ close bond makes them more likely to live to retirement
The close social bond of identical twins seems to protect them against life’s ravages, at least until they are in their 60s (Source: New Scientist - Genetics)
Source: New Scientist - Genetics - May 18, 2016 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research
Pinball planets: How life could start in a violent solar system
We assumed habitable planets couldn't exist in solar systems where gas giants ricochet around. So why do we keep finding them? (Source: New Scientist - Genetics)
Source: New Scientist - Genetics - May 18, 2016 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research
Physics killed free will and time’s flow. We need them back
Modern science has taken a wrong turn – and it's all because real numbers aren't real at all, argues quantum physicist Nicolas Gisin (Source: New Scientist - Genetics)
Source: New Scientist - Genetics - May 18, 2016 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research
Pictures: Hyperloop gets a test run as first pod is unveiled
The first basic test of Elon Musk’s ambitious high-speed transport system for California has taken place – and it was over in an instant (Source: New Scientist - Genetics)
Source: New Scientist - Genetics - May 18, 2016 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research
