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musings on synbio and more
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Synthetic Biology: The Last Frontier

What is synthetic biology and why do we need it?

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Green is the New Black: the Lure of Conspicuous Conservation

Does owning a Tesla make you a better person? What about two Teslas?

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We Have a Recycling Problem

Recycling has significant downsides and limitations. How can we address these? Read to find out. 

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10 CRISPR Applications Beyond Gene Editing

Is there anything that can't be solved with CRISPR? From live cell imaging to COVID diagnostics, this biotech tool can do a lot more than just edit DNA.  

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10 Next Decade Sci-Fi Trends in Biotechnology

Biotechnology is developing at an accelerating pace. Here is a list of 10 crazy Sci-Fi ideas that are likely to become a reality by 2030. 

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The Renaissance of Interdisciplinary Education

In a world where specialization is everything, truly interdisciplinary scientists are a dying breed. Let's rescue them from extinction. 

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Curiosity Killed the Cat

What discovery of CRISPR and Richard Feynman have in common: A story about the importance of random curiosity in science. 

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Galileo's Curse

Why are scientists overworked and underappreciated? Changing the mindset from the labor of love to something more sustainable.

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On Contemporary Art

Making great art means diving deep and facing the unknown, taking risks and exposing your vulnerability. But is it worth it?

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Other writing: essays, etc.

Some writing from past life: short essays on film and art history, book and play reviews, scientific publications, and a thesis on the Treatment of Time in Early Indian Art. 

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