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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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…
Recent Research Uncovers About let-7f and Male Growth Trajectories
Have you ever wondered how a father’s life experiences could shape his child’s growth? It might sound like science fiction,…
What Happens When Your Brain Controls Selective Hearing in Complex Soundscapes
Imagine sitting in a noisy café, desperately trying to catch every word of your friend’s story while dozens of conversations…
Cure of Down Syndrome: New Study Shows CRISPR Can Remove Extra Chromosomes
Imagine a future where scientists correct a genetic condition like Down syndrome at its root by removing the extra chromosome…
Scientists Found Sound Waves Can Kill COVID and Flu Viruses — Here’s How
What if the very waves we use to see inside the body could also wipe out viruses like COVID-19 and…