Author: Erik Ortlip
Warming World, Potent Poppies
Rising carbon dioxide levels lead to higher concentrations of opiates in poppies.
Raising Mosquitoes to Fight Malaria
Jean Robert Nonon raises mosquitoes at New York University, sending them across the globe for malaria research.
Gesture Based Interfaces–Bringing Technology Back to the Human Roots of Language
A Minority Report type interface may revolutionize how we interact with our iphones and free us from the keyboard for good.
Nature’s Chemical Warfare – Good News for the Worldwide Malaria Epidemic
A microscopic arms race may lead to a new cost effective malaria treatment.
Black Holes—The Universe’s Prima Donnas?
New research shows black holes cannot grow indefinitely, sparing the cosmos from eventual consumption.
