Does watching Gangnam Style videos dull you intellectual edge? Can the Harlem Shake cross between species? And just how dangerous are screaming goats? Or sheep for that matter. Risk Bites takes a critical look at the extreme dangers of viral memes like Gangnam Style, the Harlem Shake, and Screaming Goats -- just in time for April the first! This week's Risk Bites team: David Faulkner (post-production) Andrew Maynard (all the other stuff) Sources: PSY Gangnam Style (original): http://youtu.be/9bZkp7q19f0 MIT Gangnam Style: http://youtu.be/lJtHNEDnrnY Harlem Shake (Army Edition): http://youtu.be/Zg55JR990tc c. elegans Harlem Shake: http://youtu.be/4U4N9MQXcgc The Screaming Sheep (original upload): http://youtu.be/SIaFtAKnqBU Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/RiskBites
Okay so this has nothing to do with risk. Or science (sort of). But I couldn't resist making it! I love Thanksgiving. This has to be one of the best holidays, period. Negligible commercialization, great food, and a chance to relax, catch up with family and friends, and contemplate everything you
A gene drive is a radical new way of re-engineering the genetic makeup of an entire species - including harmful insects like the mosquito. But as the technology steams head, fueled by powerful gene editing techniques coming out of synthetic biology like CRISPR Cas9, what are the risks, and how can w
Advanced brain computer interfaces like the one being developed by Elon Musk’s Neuralink have the potential to transform our lives for the better. But they also come with complex ethical challenges. In this collaboration with Elma Hajric, Risk Bites dives into some of ethical risks and responsible
