70 INSIDE BIOLOGY’S BLACK BOX
Research doesn’t get more cutting-edge or controversial than
bioengineering and human embryos.PAUL BIEGLERexplores
ziggurats, stem cells and debate about ethics and intentions.77 THE COURSE OF CURIOSITY
There is a human face to every bit of research – in this case, two.
ELIZABETH FINKELtells a story of determination and revelation,
from fruit flys to brain organoids.82 HOOK, LINE & THINKER
NATALIE PARLETTAvisits a remote Pacific atoll where a single-minded
scientist and motivated locals have worked together to create a sustainable
industry – and future.86 BORN IN CHINA, TAUGHT BY AI
China is leading the charge to put AI at the forefront in education,
with computers replacing people at a startling rate.KAREN HAO
talks to some of the movers and shakers.ZEITGEIST
96 ODE TO GREEN
It’s a colour fundamental to our natural world, from
sweeping vistas to the environment in miniature. And,
saysASHLEY HAY,it’s needed now more than ever.99 HEAD IN THE CLOUDS
What cloud is that? ReadNATE BYRNE’Sprimer and you’ll
know your cirrus from your stratus and your lumpy from
your layered – and what they go on to do.104 CITIZEN SCIENCE
The science of everything should be for everyone. Find out
how you can help with identifying stars and bush recovery,
and get an update on the butterfly project.108 REVIEWS
Books, podcasts and an eclectic choice of things to consider,
along with this issue’s writers’ picks.112 MINDGAMES
Fiendishly fun puzzles.114 PORTRAIT
CAYNE LAYTON, marine biologist and kelp hunter.34
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