Science

What is Augmented Reality?

Augmented reality is a technology that expands our physical world by adding several layers of digital information onto it.

5 years ago

What is Plagiarism?

An answer that defines plagiarism and outlines the consequences for students who do plagiarise.

5 years ago

What are the social issues with GM insulin (from bacteria)?

What are the social issues with GM insulin (from bacteria)?

6 years ago

Poverty and population growth

It is widely acknowledged that economic prosperity results in lower fertility rates. There are many reasons for this relationship. For...

6 years ago

Unlikely evolution

An explanation of how long it took for fish to evolve into mammals, and why this will never happen again.

6 years ago

How do ethics limit research in the natural sciences?

A brief discussion of how ethics can limit research in various fields.

6 years ago

Is it possible to transplant human brains inside an immune ablated animal host, such as dogs?

The brain, like any other organ of the mammalian organism, can be transplanted, in theory. The first attempts of brain…

6 years ago

Renewable Energy in New Zealand

A short description of some of the New Zealand governments policies in relation to renewable energy.

6 years ago

What is the likely future for Evolution on Earth?

Future evolution for species is difficult to predict, but some relevant evolutionary pressures can be identified.

6 years ago