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Scientists Revive Dead Brains, Discover Key To Consciousness
Dreams and depictions of immortality can be found throughout human history. From Judeo-Christian ideas of Heaven and Hell to Hindu concepts of reincarnation, almost all religions and cultures have some iteration of eternal life found within their beliefs, folklore, or art. Let’s face it: who among us hasn’t at least once entertained the notion of living forever? While it could … Continue reading
Modern Baboons May Sound Like Ancient Humans
Have you ever walked past the baboon exhibit at your local zoo and thought, “That one with the big red butt sounds exactly like Uncle Harry!”? I haven’t either (I don’t have an Uncle Harry) but apparently some anthropologists did and it got them thinking about the origins of human speech. The result is a new study which suggests that … Continue reading
Unusual Cloud Radiation at Aviation Altitudes
A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Space Weather reports the discovery of radiation “clouds” at aviation altitudes. When airplanes fly through these clouds, dose rates of cosmic radiation normally absorbed by air travelers can double or more. “We have flown radiation sensors onboard 264 research flights at altitudes as high as 17.3 km (56,700 ft) from 2013 to 2017,” says … Continue reading
Planet Wolf 1061c: Scientists Think Newly Discovered World May Be Habitable
Astronomers are investigating whether a planet just 14 light years from Earth could support life. Critically, Wolf 1061c orbits within its solar system’s “habitable zone”, so its surface may be the right temperature to harbour water. The mysterious world was discovered by Stephen Kane, a “planet hunter” at San Francisco State University. “The Wolf 1061 system is important because it … Continue reading
China to Develop Supercomputer Prototype as Powerful as Human Brain
Chinese state media announced that by the end of the year it intends to put out a prototype of an exascale supercomputer that would be more than ten times as powerful as any existing machine, and would cement China as a world leader in supercomputing technology. China’s exascale computer, tentatively called Tianhe-3, would be a significant leap forward in supercomputing. … Continue reading
Is Near Earth Object ‘2017 AM4’ on Collision Course With Earth Set to Impact in 2024?
A recently discovered near Earth object may be cause for serious concern based on NASA’s current data (though this could potentially change). Near Earth Object object ‘2017 AM4’ is approximately .500 km or .311 miles in size. I (Stargazer, a writer here on BENDEDREALITY) often keep an eye on NASA’s NEO (Near Earth Object) Impact Risk table. Recently there was … Continue reading
Your Appendix Might Serve an Important Biological Function After All
One of the first things you learn about evolution in school is that the human body has a number of ‘vestigial’ parts – appendix, wisdom teeth, tailbone – that gradually fell out of use as we adapted to more advanced lifestyles than our primitive ancestors. But while our wisdom teeth are definitely causing us more pain than good right now, … Continue reading
Electromagnetic Monitoring Satellite to be Launched by China for Earthquake Predicting Study
China will launch a satellite this year to gather electromagnetic data that may be used in monitoring and forecasting earthquakes. According to China’s earthquake administrative agencies on Tuesday, the satellite will be launched in the latter half of this year. Movements of the Earth’s crust generate electromagnetic radiation which can be observed from space. By collecting data on the Earth’s … Continue reading
Planet Wide Wave On Venus Perplexes Scientists
A massive, bow-shaped wave was spotted for the first time in the highest regions of Venus’ atmosphere, perplexing astronomers. The structure was captured by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) in some of the first images returned by their Akatsuki orbiter following a troubled orbital insertion in late 2015. Using both infrared and UV imaging, researchers spotted the prominent feature … Continue reading
Coffee ‘Perks’ up Heart Health Too, Study Suggests
The caffeine in your morning cup of joe may do more than jolt you awake—it may also help dampen the type of inflammation that’s linked to heart disease risk factors, a new study suggests. Researchers found that an inflammatory mechanism was dialed up in certain older adults, but not others. When it was highly activated, people often had high blood … Continue reading
