James
James Mercer — Science writer covering Technology & Biology. Former molecular biology researcher with a B.Sc. in Biotechnology and postgraduate training in Science Communication. Writes about AI, robotics, cybersecurity, biotech, genetics, cell biology, and the intersection of tech and biology. Reads methods sections before reporting, aims to translate complex science for non‑scientists. Runner and lifelong science‑book collector.
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Japanese Scientists Just Invented a Device to Replay Dreams
Dreams usually disappear before you can grab them. You wake up with a face, a hallway, maybe the feeling of…
Scientists Rush Experimental Antivirals to EU as Hantavirus Cases Rise
Hantavirus is not a name you hear every day, but recent events have pushed it into the spotlight. A rare…
Anthropic Hits $965bn Valuation, Surpassing OpenAI Today
When a company’s value jumps to nearly a trillion dollars, it’s hard not to sit up and take notice. Anthropic,…
Why China Cheap Energy Could Win the AI Race with the US
Imagine a race where innovation does not hold back the leader in technology; instead, the power required to run their…
Meta Just Rolled Out Subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp — What’s Next?
Imagine paying a few dollars a month just to get a little more control over your Instagram stories or a…
The Science Behind Plastic Films That Destroy Viruses Instantly
You touch hundreds of surfaces every single day — your phone, the bus handrail, your kitchen bench. But how often…