World’s Richest 1% Bagged 82% of Global Wealth in 2017, Poorest Half Got Nothing – Study
The inequality crisis is worsening, according to a new study by global charity Oxfam, which found that the world’s richest 42 people own the same amount of wealth as the poorest 50 percent worldwide. The annual report showed that 2017 saw the biggest increase in the number of billionaires in history, with new ones created at a rate of one … Continue reading
WhatsApp Virus with Features Not ‘Seen Anywhere Else’ Discovered by Kaspersky Lab
Russian developer of antivirus software Kaspersky Lab has detected a Skygofree virus, which spies on Android users. According to the company’s statement the malware can record conversations, read and steal sms, as well as messages from WhatsApp and events from the calendar. In addition, the virus allows hackers to connect devices to Wi-Fi networks, they also control, and to collect … Continue reading
Tractor Beam Becomes Reality; May Levitate Humans Someday
Fantastic stuff, I’ve always wanted to sleep on nothing…I imagine it would be so comfortable and relaxing and would probably help a person have the most awesome dreams 🙂 This is truly an incredible and important science/technology breakthrough. This could play a vital role in so many areas including health, even in advancing technology, construction, safety, rescue, and more. Maybe … Continue reading
Philippines’ Mayon Volcano Erupts Again; Authorities Raise Alert Level
The Philippines’ most active volcano ejected a huge column of lava fragments, ash and smoke in a thunderous explosion Monday, sending thousands of villagers back to evacuation centers and prompting a warning that a violent eruption may be imminent. The midday explosion sent superheated lava, molten rocks and steam between 3.5 to 5 kilometers (2 to 3 miles) into the … Continue reading
Russia, Canada, Northern European Countries More Likely to be Hit by Meteorites
Russia, Canada, and Northern European countries are the primary targets for asteroids and meteorites falling to Earth, Columbian scientists have found. But don’t get packing just yet, because nowhere is really safe. Scientists Jorge Zuluaga and Mario Sucerquia from the University of Antioquia in Medellin (Colombia), analyzed the probability of a space rock falling in different regions of the Earth … Continue reading
New Crime Scene Photos from Vegas Shooting Raises More Questions
Dozens of new photos were just released from the Vegas shooting investigation which provide a chilling look inside the room and vehicle of Stephen Paddock. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department finally released a substantial amount of information this week in the form of 28 crime scene photographs. The photos show the alleged shooter’s room, vehicle, security setup, and even … Continue reading
Mysterious Burning Crater in Mexico Baffles Officials; Locals Think it’s Meteor Impact Site
Mysterious burning crater baffles officials in Mexico – Another huge meteorite impact site say residents Mexico is used to huge craters. But on January 17, 2018, drivers using the Torreón – Saltillo highway were left baffled by a deep smoking hole in the ground that was burning from the inside… Yes the Earth was burning underground. So far, officials have … Continue reading
Homes in Northern Illinois Shaken by Mysterious Boom
Was it a sonic boom? A UFO crash? A meteorite? The source of a loud boom that shook houses in the Yorkville area Saturday afternoon is a mystery to law enforcement and other experts. Sgt. Dave Lawson of the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office said police were notified of the boom at 4:35 p.m. Saturday. “This is a giant mystery,” Lawson … Continue reading
Threat from Killer Space Viruses Might be Greater Than We Think
Could an alien virus arrive from outer space and wipe out the human race? It may sound like the plot of a B-movie, but an international group of scientists is now formally exploring the possibility for the very first time. In a study published in the journal Astrobiology next month, the group sets out its belief that while NASA continues … Continue reading
Would Enhancement of Humans Create Supermen or Super Villains?
The dream that we may one day transcend our physical and intellectual barriers through advancements in cybernetics and nanotechnology could became a reality during this century. But would this be a blessing or a curse? As science expands its frontiers and technology continues to evolve, ideas once deemed fanciful or considered part of science fiction find themselves within the realm … Continue reading
