Guest Thinkers — February 22, 2011

The Creative Mind

This one-minute video uses Chinese brush painting style to guide the viewer through the creation process. Anyway, this aesthetically-pleasing video has already been viewed more than 130,000 times on YouTube and favorited nearly 1,000 times.

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Starts With A Bang

Ask Ethan: Is it possible that gravity isn’t quantum?

For generations, physicists have been searching for a quantum theory of gravity. But what if gravity isn't actually quantum at all?

A samsung galaxy watch is displayed on a display.

Health

Devices that could change how we measure blood pressure

Embedded in a cell phone or in accessories such as rings, bracelets or watches, the novel tools aim to make it easier to manage hypertension. But they must still pass several tests before hitting the clinic.

A black and white moth sitting on a white surface in an anthropogenic environment.

Life

Humans may be the most powerful evolutionary force on Earth

Without even realizing it, we’ve actually become pretty god-like in our powers.

A rat is floating in front of a DNA screen, exhibiting an autistic behavior.

Health

Genome editing reverses autistic behaviors in mice

The study is a solid step toward developing gene therapies against neurodevelopmental disorders.

A close up of a jellyfish on a black background.

Life

Jellyfish surprise scientists by learning without a brain

Lab experiments showed Caribbean box jellyfish are quick studies of their environment.

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