A slice of immortality: A time capsule for your DNA

The Hermetically Sealed DNA Time Capsule. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the only form of identification that cannot be faked. DNA degenerates when you die. Your unique genetic code fades away with time. But you can halt the clock, by storing a few drops of blood. Your genetic fingerprint can be used by future generations to … Read more

Golf isn’t the only gender offender

The R&A’s ban on female members may at last look doomed, but sport is still riddled with inequality of many kinds

Why it’s vital the organic food industry is given room to grow

Take it from this mung bean-munching Guardianista – organics could solve many of the UK’s problems with food poverty and how we eat

Are medical apps on your smartphone good for your health?

Handheld digital tools that record vital signs are revolutionising healthcare, allowing people to be monitored at home, but also raising concerns

Gym for the brain – the next trend in hotel wellness

Meditation – the next trend in hotel wellness.   Health-conscious travelers have more and more options to maintain healthy diets and regimens during their stay. Along with fitness programs, special customizable beds, and in-room gym, the meditation and mindfulness is taking the concept of well-being one step further. Westin Hotels & Resorts is the first … Read more

Nanotechnology so good you can eat it

Electroednics that dissolve in the environment or are even edible are the answer to the ever-growing problem of e-waste