Scientists, physicians and software developers are working together to create computer and smartphone games that not only test a player’s dexterity and hand-eye coordination, but also educate them and let them contribute to research projects. Welcome to the gamification of cancer. Image: Doonvas
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It’s not quite as simple as X marks the spot, but uncovering the roots of neural disorders should be much easier now that we have a complete brain map. The Allen Mouse Brain Connectivity Atlas is the first detailed map of any mammal’s neural network. It’s an essential stepping stone and should provide insights into conditions such as schizophrenia. Image: Allen Institute for Brain Science
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Out of crisis comes opportunity. An asteroid-triggered mass extinction 65 million years ago famously wiped out the dinosaurs – but it may also have helped establish the modern reef fish communities. Image: Foto di Spalle
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The burrowing owls of Argentina have embraced town life. While owl nests in rural areas can be separated by as much as 15 kilometres, urban nests may be little more than 10 metres apart. So do urban owls stay faithful, like their country cousins? Image: Annette Herz
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As teaching begins to move online, we no longer need to wait until the end of a course to perform assessments. Instead, computer software can assess understanding during the learning process itself by analysing a student’s every mouse click and keystroke. So could we finally be able to get rid of the dreaded final exam? Image: Paul Robert Lloyd
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