Category Archives: Biology

Consciousness Beyond The Brain: Inside The Radical Scientific Theory Rewriting Reality

Digital illustration of a glowing human silhouette, sitting in a yoga pose, meditating, woven into a cosmic fabric of golden threads and stars. The radiant figure is embedded in a grid-like structure symbolizing consciousness forming space and time, set against a deep blue star-filled universe. Conceptual art representing consciousness as the foundation of reality in a cosmic setting. Artwork: NaturPhilosophie with AI

What happens when we die? This spiritual question has haunted humanity since the dawn of thought. Yet despite centuries of soul-searching, the mystery of consciousness remains unsolved.

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Neural Oscillations – Are You Having a Brain Wave?

Brain wave or not brain wave? - Ideation Artwork: NaturPhilosophie

The brain is a bio-chemical organ that emanates electromagnetic waves.  That little, we do know.  And brainwaves are linked to cognitive states from awareness and consciousness, to dream states.  But what are their particularities?  And are brain waves modulated by external frequencies?

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Our Burning Planet – Beyond Net Zero, Will We Adapt Or Die?

An illustration showing a large part of the Atlantic side of the Northern hemisphere almost entirely engulfed by orange flames, created for the post: Our Burning Planet - Beyon Net Zero Will We Adapt or Die? Artwork: NaturPhilosophie

As World leaders meet for COP26 in Glasgow, the Earth has already reached 1.2 °C warming above pre-1880s industrial levels.

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Within The Blood

Human blood is quite remarkable.  It transports oxygen, hormones and nutrients.  It tracks down and kills pathogens, carries away waste products, helps regulate body temperature, and it irrigates all our internal organs.  And the blood is packed with information.

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Looking Into The Abyss – The JOIDES Resolution Progress Update

Looking into the Abyss... The Moon pool onboard the JOIDES Resolution scientific vessel. Artwork: NaturPhilosophie, after IODP original photograph.

A 42-year-old converted oil exploration ship, JOIDES Resolution is one of the few drilling vessels available to earth scientists for the geological study of the seabed at ocean depths below 8,000 metres.  Its ultimate aim is to become better acquainted with what goes on beneath the Earth’s crust.

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Saving Hope… – Cetacean Strandings and Satellites

A composite drawing image of Hope the Blue Whale's skeleton swimming between two waters.  Artwork: NaturPhilosophie

It’s unclear why so many great whales beach en masse around the World.  And it’s really difficult to estimate their number, especially when the cetacean strandings occur along remote shores.  But there is hope.  Scientists are now developing techniques to monitor marine populations from space.

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Digital Forensics and The Case of the Dead Dodo

A humoristic montage illustration for the post "Digital Forensics and The Case of the Dead Dodo" showing The Simpsons' character Moe Szyslak with his hunting rifle on the look-out for the bird. Unbeknownst to him, the Dodo is behind his back thinking "D'Oh!!!" Artwork: NaturPhilosophie

The very latest technology in scanning and 3D printing is now providing vital clues and evidence in murder.  And as it happened, scientists can now ascertain that World famous flightless extinct bird… the Dodo… died… AFTER BEING SHOT… in the back of the head…

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Trudeau’s Canada: From Climate Champion to Environmental Pariah?

A composite illustration for the post "Trudeau's Canada: From Climate Champion to Environmental Pariah?" Artwork: NaturPhilosophie

Canada.  A land of unspoiled wilderness and natural beauty, led by the poster boy of progressive politics Justin Trudeau who has cast himself as an environmental champion.  Canada as the World sees it…

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Sash, Chillers and Power Hungry Accelerators – The Embarrassing Truth about Modern Science Laboratories

A drawing illustrating the Carbon Lab Print: Fume hoods that are left open can use the same amount of energy over a given period as 3.5 homes. Image: NaturPhilosophie

Come in.  Step into the pristine environment of a modern science laboratory.  With all its cutting-edge equipment neatly arranged and organised work spaces clearly delineated, you might just be forgiven for thinking it is a model of sustainability but…  Look a bit closer!  You might be surprised…

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A Bouquet of Pesticides – The Dark Side of Flowers

An illustration for the post "A Bouquet of Pesticides - The Dark Side of Flowers" showing a skull and bones design over a background of freshly cut tulips. Artwork: NaturPhilosophie

Pesticides have a dramatic impact on the health of ecosystems, posing real risks to pollinating insects, such as bees.  But did you know that your favourite bouquet may be posing a risk to your own well-being?

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