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Infinitely Paradoxical: How Contradictions Influence Science Today

Infinitely Paradoxical: How Contradictions Influence Science Today

Do we really think we know what we know? Two millennia after Achilles raced the tortoise and our exploration of how paradoxes challenge scientists continues to unravel new understandings of nature. By Daniel Bilsborrow.

‘Junk DNA’ Proves Valuable in Demystifying Ageing and Cancer

‘Junk DNA’ Proves Valuable in Demystifying Ageing and Cancer

Researchers have recently identified a DNA region, known as VNTR2-1, which drives the activity of the telomerase encoding gene and influences the ageing of certain cell types. By Sara Majernikova.

Estimation of White Dwarf Velocity Distribution Made For the First Time

Estimation of White Dwarf Velocity Distribution Made For the First Time

Scientists unlock the secrets of elusive, near-invisible white dwarfs using new mathematical data and models. By Mephy Liu.

Bipartite Elixir Found to Regenerate Animal Appendages

Bipartite Elixir Found to Regenerate Animal Appendages

A new study by researchers at Caltech has found that appendage regeneration in animals can be promoted by feeding them a mixture of amino acids and insulin or sucrose. This begs the question: is there a limit to our regenerative capabilities? By Kai Mason

DNA Mutations Through the Lens of Quantum Physics

DNA Mutations Through the Lens of Quantum Physics

Researchers at the University of Surrey use quantum physics to unlock the secrets of spontaneous DNA mutations. By Shriraam Thiagarajan

Electrocatalysis: Making Batteries that Breathe

Electrocatalysis: Making Batteries that Breathe

UCL researchers collaborate with an international research team to improve the efficiency of low-cost, sustainable batteries which could power the future. By Melike Temizturk

COVID-19 Sparks Research Into Modelling Future Pandemics

COVID-19 Sparks Research Into Modelling Future Pandemics

COVID-19 brought instability, shock and grief to all. To some, it provoked questions about its predictability. Can artificial intelligence really forecast pandemics? If so, what does this mean for the future of prevention methods? By Teresa Su.