Trump’s research funding cuts threaten health, climate, and innovation. Learn what’s at risk—and how you can help fight back to save American science.

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What if the key to understanding you—your thoughts, your awareness, your sense of self—lies in a flicker of brain activity? It’s one of the most profound questions in science, and the answers might change how we see the mind, free will, and even what it means to be alive.

In this week's bleedingedgebiology.com post I scrutinize the premise of free will. Do mechanistic processes constrain our freedom, or is there room for genuine choice?
#Neuroscience, #Freewill, #Consciousness, #TheMind
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The devastating 2025 LA fires were a wake-up call. In my latest post I share 16 essential ways to fireproof your community. Taking action now can save lives, protect ecosystems, and make our communities more resilient to climate change.

In this post, I examine the parallels and contrasts between human and artificial intelligence, exploring the question: Do AI language models exhibit consciousness?This piece examines the science, ethics, and implications of creating machines that might one day think for themselves.

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Just in time for his presidency, Elon has changed his online avatar to a white-supremacist hate symbol, his screen name to a 4chan slogan neo-Nazis favor (“kek”), and his bio icon to two swords.

This is your POTUS.

Are these also gamer symbols? Yes. Does he know they’re far more? You bet your ass.

Now, this is too accurate 👍

In this post, I explore how synthetic biology in fashion is reducing reliance on petroleum, and unlocking possibilities for entirely new kinds of fabrics that could transform the way we think about clothing.
#SyntheticBiology, #BioFabrication, #FutureFashion, #SustainableStyle, #BioDesign

Gut microbes may have fueled brain evolution. A study found human and large-brained primate microbes boost energy use, while small-brained promote fat storage—linking microbiota to cognitive demands. #Microbiome #Evolution

DMT's Mysteries Unveiled: Exploring how the naturally occurring psychedelic DMT influences consciousness and its potential therapeutic applications.

Researchers created method to profile gene activity in living brains, linking RNA and DNA from implanted electrodes to seizure activity. This breakthrough offers insights into epilepsy and could be applied to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and schizophrenia research.
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Scientists discovered Homo juluensis, a 200,000-year-old human species with large brains and teeth, suggesting a link to Denisovans and possible interbreeding with Homo sapiens and Neanderthals. This challenges linear evolution models, revealing a web of coexisting ancient populations.

In an effort to increase yields and reduce costs, industrial agriculture erodes soil health, strains water resources, and displaces native wildlife.

#IndustrialAgriculture
#EcologicalCosts
#WaterQuality
#BiodiversityLoss
#SustainableAgriculture
#FoodSystems
#AnimalWelfare
#ClimateImpacts