Science & Technology

Dealing With Hemolyzed Blood Samples: An Unresolved Dilemma!

Blood sample contamination happens easily, for example when red blood cells burst due to improper handling. Opinions on how to deal with test results obtained from these unsuitable samples differ.

Arts & Humanities

How German Refugees Found a New Home in Ireland

Several hundred German-speaking refugees came to Ireland between 1933-1945. Their story has only recently been rediscovered – and we have a lot to learn from their experience.

Science & Technology

Insect silk – biotech approaches for medical applications

Nature provides an enormous diversity of insect silks ranging from the well-known silk worm (Bombyx mori) silk to completely unrelated […]

Arts & Humanities

Robot Sex, Roombas — and Alan Rickman

Robot lovers, given current technology, are not particularly good at being robots, much less at being Alan Rickman. The good news is: as cyborgs we don’t really need actual robot technology in order to have robot lovers.

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