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Things You Can Do to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia

aweGene | 24 January

An ageing population is leading to a growing number of people living with dementia. Dementia is an umbrella term for a group of symptoms including memory

Two-Hour Genius Rule

aweGene | 23 January

Albert Einstein was 16 years old when he first flirted with the idea of special relativity.He was a daydreamer. The pioneering theory that lead him to

The Problem With Exponential Innovation: People

aweGene | 23 January

We’re linear humans in a world of exponential change.“Exponential emerging technological changes run counter-intuitive to the way our linear brains make

Simulating the Universe: The Next Generation

aweGene | 23 January

For almost 10 years, an international team of astrophysicists has been working on a project to simulate the evolution of the universe, from just after the Big

The Power to Upgrade Our Own Biology Is in Sight. Is Society Ready for Human Enhancement?

aweGene | 22 January

Upgrading our biology may sound like science fiction, but attempts to improve humanity actually date back thousands of years. Every day, we enhance ourselves

Understanding A 10 Dimensional Universe

aweGene | 22 January

When someone mentions “different dimensions,” we tend to think of things like parallel universes - alternate realities that exist parallel to our own

Brain Scans Show Why People Get Aggressive After a Drink or Two

aweGene | 22 January

Researchers have used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans that measure blood flow in the brain to better understand why people often become aggressive and

A CRISPR Future: Five Ways Gene Editing Will Transform Our World

aweGene | 21 January

Over the past few years, CRISPR has been making headlines. Experts predict that this gene editing technology will transform our planet, revolutionizing the

Technology Can and Should Be Designed for Emotional Wellness

aweGene | 21 January

Sofia University’s Transformative Technology Lab is certainly a unique space in Silicon Valley. The lab exists specifically to support entrepreneurs

Designer Babies and the New Technology of Having Children

aweGene | 21 January

Imagine a near future where the process of having a child is not left up to the vagaries of Mendelian genetics. After all, we strive to give our children the

New Study Reveals Why Some People are More Creative than Others

aweGene | 20 January

Creativity is often defined as the ability to come up with new and useful ideas. Like intelligence, it can be considered a trait that everyone – not just