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Globe Deniers Gather at UK’s First Flat Earth Convention
Even though the Ancient Greeks first argued more than 2,000 years ago that the planet was round, a whole convention of flat earthers have come together in the UK discuss their debunked theory that Earth is not a globe, but flat. Over the weekend more than 200 globe-deniers attended Britain’s first ever Flat Earth Convention in Birmingham. Imagine that – … Continue reading
Europe to Create First Genetically Modified Humans Ever
Once again another idea from science fiction is slowly coming to fruition, exciting but just imagine when this gets out of control. via March Against Monsanto: The acceleration of human progress and knowledge about health has reached a breakneck pace, and it appears as though there are two distinct camps emerging: people who believe natural health is the answer to … Continue reading
New Dream Control Device Developed by MIT Scientists
From Inception to the anime classic Paprika, science-fiction is filled with devices that let people manipulate dreams. Though researchers have started work on machines that can read your mind and translate thoughts into text, the realm of sleep has remained relatively unexplored…until now. Scientists at MIT are working on the third generation of a device called Dormio, which is already … Continue reading
ESA Spacecraft Looking for Proof of Life on Mars, We Could Know Within Months
ESA’s Trace Gas Orbiter has started its mission to seek out traces of biologically-produced methane on Mars. The spacecraft, which achieved a stable orbit earlier this month, is now actively seeking out traces of methane in an attempt to determine whether or not there is life on Mars. According to scientists, an answer to the mystery may come within the … Continue reading
Uranus Smells Terrible, Study Says
Get it [nudge nudge] get it? NO, it’s not a joke, although it really does work out nicely lol. via Live Science: Uranus smells like rotten eggs, and that is not a joke. A new study finds that the seventh planet from the sun has an upper atmosphere flush with hydrogen sulfide. Hydrogen sulfide is a gas best known for its repulsive … Continue reading
Merging of 14 Galaxies Could Become The Most Massive Structure in Our Universe
Peering billions of light-years back to when the Universe was just 10 percent of its current age, astronomers have spotted a colossal pile-up: 14 young, starbursting galaxies merging into one of the most massive structures in the Universe. Using some of the most powerful telescopes in operation today, an international research team discovered the extremely dense concentration of hot galaxies … Continue reading
One Key Hormone Might Have Set Us Apart From Apes
It’s not just about brain size. Even though you might not believe it on a crowded subway train, humans have a unique set of social skills that set us apart from other animals. And new research says it could be down to all the extra dopamine we have in our brains. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter – a chemical messenger in the brain … Continue reading
Modern Day ‘Noah’s Ark’ Will Store DNA of Complex Life
DNA information to be stored in a modern equivalent of Noah’s Ark. via unexplained-mysteries: The ambitious BioGenome Project aims to sequence and store the genomes of more than 1.5 million species. Proposed by an international consortium of scientists, the groundbreaking endeavour will cost somewhere in the region of $4.7 billion and require 200 petabytes of digital storage capacity. “For the … Continue reading
Aliens on Super-Earth Type Planets Could Be Trapped by Extreme Gravity
The intense gravity on a super-earth type planet would also influence a lot more than their ability to leave their planet. It could influence their intelligence, physical attributes, and environment in general. We are used to our gravity level but think about how much it shapes practically everything we do and are. via Gizmodo: Rocky worlds larger than Earth are … Continue reading
Russia to Open First Sex Robot Brothel in Moscow
From Russia with Love? Wait till you read the details..personally found some of it weird and creepy.. not judging, just saying. via Sputniknews: Nightlife in the Russian capital may soon take on a new variety with the upcoming opening of the first legal sexbot brothel in the country. The first Dolls Hotel adult entertainment center featuring sex robots is scheduled … Continue reading
