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Using Facebook for science a guide for megalomaniacs
Facebook was recently
criticised for conducting
research on users without their knowledge. One consideration seems to have been overlooked, however, which is that theres nothing to say this is the only study Facebook is doing. What else could it be up to, given its influence? Continue...
ECT and ketamine in the treatment of depression - a response
Ian Anderson, the chief investigator of a new study looking at the effectiveness of
ECT and ketamine on depression, responds to claims that it should be suspended
and investigatedHealth experts attack ketamine plan to tackle depression Continue...
Nasa to launch CO2-tracking satellite
US space agency will take an inventory of the places that absorb carbon from the atmosphere, reports Climate News Network Continue...
Facebook emotion study breached ethical guidelines, researchers say
Lack of 'informed consent' means that Facebook experiment on nearly 700,000 news feeds broke rules on tests on human subjects, say scientistsPoll: Facebook's secret mood experiment: have you lost trust in the social network? Continue...
Fertility problems linked to children's mental health issues, research claims
Danish doctors who studied 2.4 million kids say they have higher risk of conditions such as autism if mum had trouble conceiving Continue reading...
A journey to the heart of the planet we made - podcast
The Earth is entering a new epoch shaped by human activity. Gaia Vince embarked on an epic journey to discover the fate of the planet, and what ordinary folk are doing to preserve it. Plus, we look into new research suggesting low-dose aspirin can prevent cancer Continue...
SUNDAY 29. JUNE 2014
Lab Scouse
A visit to Liverpool and a video from the Royal Institution Continue reading...
Nasa launches balloon carrying Mars landing 'saucer' prototype - video
Nasa launches a saucer-shaped vehicle by balloon high into the Earth's atmosphere on Saturday. The saucer splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after completing a successful test of technology that could be used to land on Mars. The giant parachute used in the experiment is designed to deliver heavier spacecraft and eventually, scientists hope, astronauts Continue...
Five insights challenging science's unshakable 'truths'
If you thought dying of loneliness was just an old wives' tale, or that genetic inheritance is fixed think again. Michael Brooks on science's most unexpected findings Continue reading...
Stephen Wolfram: 'The textbook has never interested me'
The British child genius who abandoned physics to devote himself to coding and the cosmos Continue reading...
SATURDAY 28. JUNE 2014
Nasa launches saucer-shaped vehicle to test technology for landing on Mars
Vehicle with giant 'puffer fish' parachute takes flight in $150m experiment over Hawaii, designed to test technology for Mars Continue reading...
Scoring makes the goal seem bigger
Our actions, abilities, and intentions may influence the way we perceive things, on the playing field and elsewhere. Continue reading...
FRIDAY 27. JUNE 2014
Capsule coffee machine: astronauts' espresso desire is answered
Specially designed espresso machine will go into space to coincide with Italian astronaut's stint on space station Continue reading...
New Books Party: books received this week
A plethora of phenomenal books await your inquisitive mind this week! Continue reading...
Ebola virus kills around 400 people in west Africa - video
Doctors in Sierra Leone say people in west Africa are ignoring warnings about the spread of the deadly Ebola virus as the number of people killed by the infection since February reaches 400. Doctors say it is difficult to change burial practices which spread the disease. The World Health Organisation has recorded 635 infections of Ebola since February Continue...
Stop shops sorting toys by gender, says equalities minister
Putting toys in boys' and girls' aisles may discourage girls from science and engineering careers, says Jenny Wilmott Continue reading...
Women scientists take to their soapboxes on London's South Bank
The public rarely gets to hear successful women in science talk about their work. Soapbox Science is helping to change thatYou can hear the authors and 12 other women in science at Gabriels Wharf on Londons South Bank on Sunday, 12-3pm Continue...
Calculus, pandas and experimental music - blogs roundup
Posts on our network included a new alliance for science advice in Europe, fruit bats, and a critical look at research into the impact that breasts have on exercise Continue reading...
THURSDAY 26. JUNE 2014
Stephanie Kwolek obituary
Chemist who developed the polymer fibre Kevlar, used in bulletproof vests and body armour Continue reading...
We can send humans back to space if we fund Elon Musk instead of Nasa
The private-space industry is booming and weaning off federal money. Why is Congress still wasting billions on a mini-Apollo? Continue reading...
What should a 20 year vision for science and mathematics education look like?
Today the Royal Society launches a report proposing major reforms of science and mathematics education to give students the breadth needed to face the challenges of the 21st century Continue reading...
Looking for a new John Harrison
With the announcement of the winning challenge for the Longitude Prize, Richard Dunn asks what history tells us about finding a 'new John Harrison' Continue reading...