Neowin News Feed for: Biology

Scientists baffled by plant said to do something nearly impossible

Sayan Sen — Wed, 14 May 2025 16:16:01 +0000

Research on an uncommon plant reveals something that was previously thought impossible in challenging environments. Read more...

Google Arts & Culture learning gateway now available

Paul Hill — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:58:01 +0000

Google has launched a learning gateway for its Arts & Culture content to help educators use the material to teach children that are currently learning online due to lockdown restrictions. Read more...

Researchers have used a smart computer algorithm to suggest a treatment for child cancer

Ather Fawaz — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 15:22:02 +0000

After analyzing genetic and pharmacological data, a smart algorithm suggested an effective, possible future treatment of a special type of life-threatening cancer in children—neuroblastoma. Read more...

China becomes the first country to grow plants on the Moon

Paul Hill — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 16:24:01 +0000

China has taken photos of cotton seeds sprouting in a contained environment on the Moon. This marks the first time any kind of biological life has been grown on Earth's only natural satellite. Read more...

New study shows mixed results in linking cellphone radiation to cancer

Faheemmuddeen Patel — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 23:00:01 +0000

A new study by NIH, the most comprehensive study conducted in determining whether cellphone radiation is linked to the appearance of cancer, has been published, and the results are kinda weird! Read more...

This week in science: World's thinnest hologram and Earth's accidental protection bubble

Gabriel Nunes — Mon, 22 May 2017 02:48:02 +0000

A team of scientists has developed the thinnest hologram ever made that can be seen without 3D goggles and NASA has discovered an accidental human-made protective shield around Earth. Read more...

Scientists 3D print working mouse ovaries as the journey to bioprinting for humans continues

Christopher White — Sun, 21 May 2017 15:36:02 +0000

Scientists successfully used a 3D printer to create mouse ovaries that are capable of supporting reproduction. This is the first step to being able to do the same with human patients who need it. Read more...

Need a new heart? Doctors will soon use 3D printers to make organs

Christopher White — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 15:52:01 +0000

The most interesting panel at SXSW talked about using 3D printing to create entirely new organs. While we're still 20 years away from being able to print large organs, smaller ones are being worked on Read more...

Biologists skeptical of Google's nanoparticles: "A good Star Trek episode"

Christopher White — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 23:32:01 +0000

Google wants to create "nanoparticles" that will attack and destroy cancer cells, but many biologists are skeptical, saying it can't be done and is nothing more than science fiction. Read more...