The Next Chapter

Terraforming: Is it possible to CREATE a planet? (The Next Chapter #2)

By Aaron Zhao What happens if Nature’s resources are exhausted and Earth becomes so polluted with carbon dioxide that it is unable to support life adequately? What happens if Earth becomes so overpopulated that we are unable to keep up with the demand for food and energy? What happens if our world is dying? We immigrate to another planet. But, this new home didn’t appear … Continue reading Terraforming: Is it possible to CREATE a planet? (The Next Chapter #2)

Aaron Zhao
Space

Could Supposedly Immortal Creatures Revolutionise Space Exploration?

By Nicole Tolmachev As far as we know, there are no other planets where life could possibly flourish as much as here on Earth. Most of the planets that meet the condition of a “hospitable” environment are hundreds and millions of light-years away. The answer though could lie right at our own doorstep. Other planets or their moons of our solar system are also contesters … Continue reading Could Supposedly Immortal Creatures Revolutionise Space Exploration?

Nicole Tolmachev
Agriculture

GMO-nster? Nope.

By Aaron Zhao Agriculture was always associated with farmers, but things have changed in the modern era. Fellow scientists from Bayer and other acclaimed corporations are hopping into the tractor. With more climate oddities, this duo needs to adopt a new method of growing and protecting their crops. Remember: we are their consumers. But we are also analyzers, and there is an urgent need to … Continue reading GMO-nster? Nope.

Aaron Zhao
Tech

Is nanotechnology the ultimate cure?

By Nicole Tolmachev Nanorobotics are the hottest stuff in today’s medical research. They bring a lot of benefits and new ways to cure diseases, that were deemed incurable until now. As always, there are two sides with this matter. Since nanorobotic research in the medical field is quite new compared to others, there still are risks and things unknown. In this article, let’s find out … Continue reading Is nanotechnology the ultimate cure?

Nicole Tolmachev
Bioethics

Misunderstanding the embryos and ethics

By Aaron Zhao Flaring in the sky is a dogfight between two groups; bioethicists and scientists. What instigated this controversy? Human stem cell research. To be more specific, scientists are conducting experiments at the expense of life. We are increasingly becoming more conservative when dealing with matters that involve the loss of human life (spark any abortion law notes?) and it is because of this … Continue reading Misunderstanding the embryos and ethics

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Space

Is space exploration worth the money?

By Aaron Zhao In 2012, NASA’s budget was a whopping 16.8 billion USD. The following year, it rose to 18 billion, accounting for 45% of the total US funding. This year, it has grown to 21.5 billion, roughly 0.5% of the federal budget. Take note: that’s only ONE company. We can’t forget about the existence of SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, Boeing, Blue Origins, Axiom Space, Orbital … Continue reading Is space exploration worth the money?

Aaron Zhao