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The Antikythera Mechanism: is the oldest known scientific computer, built in Greece at around 100 BCE. Lost for 2000 years, it was recovered from a shipwreck in 1901. But not until a century later was its purpose understood: an astronomical clock that determines the positions of celestial bodies with extraordinary precision. 

In 2010, we built […]

Huntington disease is caused by a mutation in the HTT gene. Understanding how the mutation causes neurodegeneration might help researchers develop treatments that protect brain function. This animation describes the genetic defect that underlies Huntington disease. Created by the editors at Nature Reviews Disease Primers. Learn more about Huntington disease with the Primer http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nrdp.2015.5 and […]

The earth has been through some major changes! Animals we wish still existed: http://youtu.be/wutj5z1lElU SUBSCRIBE (it’s free): bit.ly/10kWnZ7

Some scientists see religion as a threat to the scientific method that should be resisted. But faith «is really asking a different set of questions,» says Collins. Question: Why is it so difficult for scientists to believe in a higher power?Francis Collins: Science is about trying to get rigorous answers to questions about how nature […]

The astrophysicist wants to see more engaged teachers.