Science

Ultra-thin “second skin” tattoos redefining electronics for medical, health & wellness applications

On August 21, 2011, in Science & Tech, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

An electronic device consisting of tiny, snake-like filaments and circuitry that can be applied to the throat, forehead or chest to monitor the body’s electrical activities is redefining how scientists measure the functions of living systems. A team of researchers led by John A. Rogers, Professor of Engineering at the University of Illinois, released their [...]

Brain building has no foundation

On April 25, 2010, in Science & Tech, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

Brain teasers and puzzles have long been believed to help improve people’s concentration, attention and memory.

In fact, the production of books and computer games to build cognitive function is a multi-million dollar industry.

According to Sharp Brains, sales from such games may reach between $1 billion and $5 billion by 2015.

But are these brain workouts really effective?

CRYONICS: Is the scientific quest for ‘life after life’ giving false hope to the dying?

On October 4, 2009, in Featured, Health, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

A terminal disease is ravaging your body. Doctors have given you less than three weeks to live. Your cryonics membership is paid up, all of your legal affairs are in order, and your family understands your last wishes. A standby team is ready to step in once the attending physician pronounces you legally dead. You are about to be preserved, an act of faith in the hopes of being revived to live a healthy life sometime in the future…