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- To develop a coronavirus vaccine, synthetic biologists try to outdo nature https://www.statnews.com/2020/03/09/coronavirus-scientists-play-legos-with-proteins-to-build-next-gen-vaccine/ 43 comments
- Bacteria with synthetic gene circuit self-assemble into working device http://pratt.duke.edu/news/pressure-sensor 19 comments
- U.S. soldiers accused of smuggling and distributing synthetic marijuana in South Korea https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna107946 3 comments army
- Synthetic Embryos & Artificial Wombs Are Comming https://www.diamandis.com/blog/synthetic-embryos-artificial-wombs 12 comments futurology
- Without Egg, Sperm or Womb: Synthetic Embryo Models May Enable Growing Organs for Transplantation https://scitechdaily.com/without-egg-sperm-or-womb-synthetic-embryo-models-may-enable-growing-organs-for-transplantation/ 15 comments technology
- How Fashion Giants Recast Plastic as Good for the Planet | An influential system overseen by retailers and clothing makers ranks petroleum-based synthetics like “vegan leather” as more environmentally sound than natural fibers. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/12/climate/vegan-leather-synthetics-fashion-industry.html?amp%3Bsmid=url-share&unlocked_article_code=AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACEIPuomT1JKd6J17Vw1cRCfTTMQmqxCdw_PIxftm3iWka3DLDm8YiO8RAo2J50qKe6dsbt122zmSWN9MKvo0VfpuzuJDPkd2DgehuZuFn5JAIiM5tJmvRHJw347IWfpw1w7WWVSDCbU1wqyj7VXBOSKsAPaBhWtwIlk2qJA1fUWojHRe2qvOG-Fq0oZ5jeMgUct6Q2xXMyePuvn4Gl4pboX9GxLY7Ak1W-pbUSiC3oLPruJdL3gBTA7OX3h94m0j6dxDONhxPKj3LhAoeMKWkqxGQyUzb9_vX8ttMtCSw7Z6srfNqgiOzt61xJg1EqZWurDHsgWqJdT8liWSChE6OYerCQdKIQM 12 comments environment
- Realizing topological edge states with Rydberg-atom synthetic dimensions | Nature Communications https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-022-28550-y 2 comments science
- Researchers create strong synthetic enamel similar to natural tooth covering https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abj3343 4 comments science
- [R] AnimeCeleb: Large-Scale Animation CelebFaces Dataset via Controllable 3D Synthetic Models https://arxiv.org/abs/2111.07640 2 comments machinelearning
- Synthetic biology moves into the realm of the unnatural https://phys.org/news/2021-10-synthetic-biology-realm-unnatural.html 2 comments futurology
- Users of the synthetic cannabis mimic "Spice" exhibit significantly more severe withdrawal effects than individuals using actual cannabis https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/928672 140 comments science
- A new way to get P from pee: researchers show they can extract phosphorus from synthetic urine with a simple electrochemical approach https://cen.acs.org/environment/sustainability/new-way-p-pee/98/i43 3 comments science
- Washing Synthetic Clothes Spreads Microplastics Even Further Than We Thought https://www.sciencealert.com/microplastics-from-synthetic-clothes-are-polluting-land-even-more-than-water 143 comments science
- Synthetic biology companies receive $250 million from NIH to add millions of Covid-19 tests per day https://www.statnews.com/2020/07/31/nih-shark-tank-covid-19-testing-ginkgo-mammoth/ 5 comments science
- Synthetically engineered mosquitos could neutralize dengue virus infection https://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/pressrelease/mosquitoes-engineered-to-repel-dengue-virus 6 comments science
- A synthetic, non-intoxicating analogue of cannabidiol (CBD) is effective in treating seizures in rats. It is easier to purify than a plant extract, eliminates the need to use agricultural land for hemp cultivation, and could avoid legal complications with cannabis-related products. https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/synthetic-version-cbd-treats-seizures-rats 18 comments science
- H2CBD is a synthetic analogue of cannabidiol (CBD) that is non-intoxicating and cannot easily be converted to THC. It has a comparable effect to CBD on treating seizures and rats and could be an alternative to cultivating hemp or marijuana for medical purposes. https://rdcu.be/bdra0 13 comments science
- Synthetic alcohol that doesn't cause hangovers or liver damage may be available in five years https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/alcohol-hangover-liver-damage-alcosynth-david-nutt-a8841141.html 4003 comments worldnews
- Scientists Successfully Double the DNA Alphabet by adding four synthetic nucleobases https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-just-doubled-number-letters-dna-alphabet-180971552/ 9 comments worldnews
- Put on a $CELG synthetic long. https://www.reddit.com/r/wallstreetbets/comments/74gomz/put_on_a_celg_synthetic_long/ 5 comments wallstreetbets
- Scientists Hold Secret Meeting To Consider Creating A Synthetic Human Genome http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/14/science/synthetic-human-genome.html 6 comments worldnews
- Recoded organisms engineered to depend on synthetic amino acids http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/nature14095.html 4 comments science
- Science AMA Series: We're a collection of synthetic biologists spanning academic labs, advisors and employees of iGEM (the International Genetically Engineered Machine competition), and industry. We build genetic devices that reprogram bacteria and yeast to make stuff & solve problems. AUA! http://www.bayareascience.org 327 comments science
- UO-Berkeley Lab unveil new nano-sized synthetic scaffolding technique: Scientists have tapped oil and water to create scaffolds of self-assembling, synthetic proteins called peptoid nanosheets that mimic complex biological mechanisms and processes. http://uonews.uoregon.edu/archive/news-release/2014/8/uo-berkeley-lab-unveil-new-nano-sized-synthetic-scaffolding-technique 3 comments science
- OC: Mises’ Synthetic a Priori Quote Overplayed http://hanktheblog.wordpress.com/2014/06/07/mises-synthetic-a-priori-quote-overplayed/ 55 comments philosophy
- Scripps researchers expand the genetic alphabet with two new, synthetic nucleotides, X and Y. The first experiment in truly synthetic biology - and greatly expands the number of possible codons. http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/genetics/x-y-scientists-create-two-new-letters-for-dna-16769967 50 comments science
- Craig Venter who created the world's first synthetic life, is building a gadget that could teletransport medicine and vaccines into our homes or to colonists in space http://www.theguardian.com/science/2013/oct/13/craig-ventner-mars 11 comments technology
- How are a priori synthetic judgements possible? -Lecture series examining Kant's Critique of Pure Reason delivered by Professor Dan Robinson http://media.podcasts.ox.ac.uk/philfac/kant/2011-03-01-robinson-kant-4.mp4?camefrom=podcastsget 4 comments philosophy
- Marijuana Is Safer, So Why Are We Driving People To Synthetic Alternatives? http://thejointblog.com/synthetic-marijuana-wake-up-and-get-the-point/#.uq4bsqn0-m0.reddit 51 comments politics
- The US could eliminate the need for crude oil by using synthetic fuel http://www.princeton.edu/main/news/archive/s35/39/49i49/index.xml?section=topstories 3 comments science
- In Medical First Doctors Implant Lab Grown Synthetic Trachea Into Patient http://singularityhub.com/2011/07/09/in-medical-first-doctors-implant-lab-grown-synthetic-trachea-into-patient/ 6 comments science
- Adding neutrons to synthetic atoms drastically alters shape of their nuclei, affects their stability http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-08-adding-neutrons-synthetic-atoms-drastically.html 11 comments science
- Has anyone tried these "synthetic cannabinoids"? What are the effects and in what quantities? http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/11_26/b4234058348635.htm 9 comments reddit.com
- Synthetic blood saves woman's life http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/05/05/3208136.htm?site=news 3 comments science
- Tonight on the Science Channel: Creating Synthetic Life http://science.discovery.com/tv/creating-synthetic-life/press-release.html 3 comments science
- First synthetic cell created http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/offbeat/first-synthetic-cell-created-14813834.html 3 comments science
- "Researchers at MIT and elsewhere have succeeded in creating a synthetic crystal that can very effectively control the transmission of heat — stopping it in its tracks and reflecting it back." http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2010/perfect-insulator-0322.html 5 comments science
- The Predator drone, using Synthetic Aperture Radar, can compare two radar images of the same area and can determine if tank tracks, or even footprints in some cases, have appeared since the first image was taken. http://www.sandia.gov/radar/sarapps.html 13 comments technology
- The first direct information about the molecular structure of prions. In addition, the study has revealed surprisingly large structural differences between natural prions and the closest synthetic analogs that scientists have created in the lab http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091005161324.htm# 4 comments science
- TED Talks -- Craig Venter: On the verge of creating synthetic life http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/view/id/227? 9 comments science