DeepMind AI Speeds Up the Time to Determine Proteins’ Structures
DeepMind AI Speeds Up the Time to Determine Proteins’ Structures
The technology solves proteins’ 3-D shapes in minutes, when traditional methods may take years.
The technology solves proteins’ 3-D shapes in minutes, when traditional methods may take years.
COVID-19 Lockdowns Will Have Negligible Effect on Climate Change
Amanda Heidt | Aug 7, 2020 | 3 min read
A new study finds reductions in greenhouse gases are insufficient to substantially slow warming, and the authors argue that to continue the benefits of reduced emissions, policymakers will need to adopt green economic recovery strategies.
Can Social Media Inform Public Health Efforts?
Emma Yasinski | Jan 6, 2020 | 9 min read
Scientists are using social media to track diseases and understand how people respond to them.
Google Bans Ads for Experimental Medical Treatments
Ashley Yeager | Sep 9, 2019 | 2 min read
The new policy will increase scrutiny and pressure on stem cell clinics, according to industry experts.
The Rising Research Profile of 23andMe
Catherine Offord | Nov 30, 2017 | 7 min read
An exploration of the genetics of earlobe attachment is just the latest collaborative research project to come out of the personal genetic testing company.
Notable Science Quotes
The Scientist | Sep 1, 2017 | 2 min read
Wildebeest, science advice for Trump, antibiotics, and more
Google’s DeepMind, UK’s NHS Criticized for Sharing Data
Diana Kwon | Jul 6, 2017 | 2 min read
Two reports raise concerns about privacy and proper consent during a controversial data-sharing agreement, but find that only the National Health Service broke the law.
Mapping Zika with Google
Catherine Offord | Mar 4, 2016 | 1 min read
The tech giant contributes funding and technical support to monitor and respond to the spread of Zika infection across Latin America.
NIMH Head Leaves
Kerry Grens | Sep 16, 2015 | 1 min read
Thomas Insel, the director for the National Institute of Mental Health, will work for Google Life Sciences on the prevention and detection of mental diseases.
Alphabet Announces Life Sciences
Tracy Vence | Aug 24, 2015 | 1 min read
Google’s parent company is launching a research-and-development project as a standalone firm.
Google Offers Genome Storage, Analysis
Kerry Grens | Nov 11, 2014 | 1 min read
The Internet search giant joins a number of other companies offering cloud computing and genome storage.
Google, Novartis to Develop Smart Contacts
Bob Grant | Jul 17, 2014 | 2 min read
The technologically advanced eyewear monitors blood sugar concentrations in diabetic patients.
Google Scholar Going Strong
Bob Grant | Jan 7, 2014 | 1 min read
Despite persistent rumors of its demise, the academic publishing arm of the search engine juggernaut shows no signs of slowing.
Mapping Coral Reefs
Jef Akst | Sep 27, 2012 | 1 min read
Google Maps is adding panoramic images of coral reefs to its Street View option, allowing web surfers to better navigate the oceans.
Googling Hydrogen Bonds
Megan Scudellari | Feb 21, 2012 | 1 min read
Chemists apply Google software to the study of molecules.
Google Launches Citation Stats
Jessica P. Johnson | Aug 3, 2011 | 1 min read
Another free academic citation tracking service adds more competition to the field.
Google Memory
Jessica P. Johnson | Jul 15, 2011 | 1 min read
A study reveals that people may rely on the internet to store information rather than their own brains.
Mapping HIV in the US
Cristina Luiggi | Jun 3, 2011 | 1 min read
A detailed interactive map shows the distribution of people in the United States who are infected with HIV, Wired reports.