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
This is How Long You Would Survive On Each Planet in Our Solar System
For all its issues and faults, Earth is still a beautiful place. Think about it: the colorful sunsets, the warm ocean breeze, dogs, Doritos, the fact that we’re currently not being vaporized to smithereens. Yes, life on Earth sure is lovely — especially compared to what it could be like on any other neighboring planet. Space: It Does The Body … Continue reading
MIT Astronomer Claims Mysterious Gamma Rays are Alien Messages
Gamma rays may be most famous for creating The Incredible Hulk, but outside of the world of fiction, they’re a fantastic source of discussion among scientists who are trying to uncover the mysteries of the stars. Gamma radiation can travel a long distance, and can potentially prove harmful under the right conditions, but its longevity means that it gives us … Continue reading
Common Sugar Additive Might Be Fueling The Rise of One of The Most Aggressive Superbugs
Antibiotics are only part of the problem. A sugar additive used in several foods could have helped spread a seriously dangerous superbug around the US, according to a new study.. The finger of blame is pointed squarely at the sugar trehalose, found in foods such as nutrition bars and chewing gum. If the findings are confirmed, it’s a stark warning … Continue reading
Will 2018 be the Year We First ‘See’ A Black Hole Directly?
The Event Horizon Telescope has come online and taken its data. Now, we wait for the results. Black holes are some of the most incredible objects in the Universe. There are places where so much mass has gathered in such a tiny volume that the individual matter particles cannot remain as they normally are, and instead collapse down to a … Continue reading
The Sanskrit Effect: Reciting Sanskrit Chants Shown to Boost Cognitive Regions in the Brain
A study published in the journal Scientific American has concluded that rigorous memorizing and chanting of verses from the ancient Hindu scriptures in the Sanskrit language helps a person’s memory by increasing the size of the brain’s regions that are associated with cognitive functions. Dr. James Hartzell of the University of Trento and his colleagues from Italy teamed up with … Continue reading
Scientists Have Implanted ‘Human Brain Cell’ Material into Rats; Raises Ethics Concerns
Scientists have implanted human-like brain tissue in lab rats. Tiny human brains injected into rats have sparked a major ethical debate among scientists worried it may give the rodents some type of human consciousness. Esteemed science ethicists claim the experiments might reach a point where the test lab rats will be “entitled to some kind of respect”. Advances in science … Continue reading
Meteorites Found to Contain ‘Life Starting Ingredients’
Ever wonder if perhaps some of the world’s governments may already have definitive proof of life existing on asteroids that have landed on Earth (life even in the basic sense) but have withheld it from the public? Take a look at this line from the article: “There is also evidence to suggest that some of the organic matter may have … Continue reading
Will the Next UFO Disclosure Be About “Biological Threats From Outer Space?”
That may sound like a misguided question. But let’s look at Tom DeLonge’s company, currently acting as a conduit for new UFO revelations. DeLonge (twitter), a famous musician (Blink-182, Angels and Airwaves) has surrounded himself with high-level spooks from the CIA and the military, in his new venture, To The Stars Academy (twitter). One of his lead collaborators is Luis Elizondo, who … Continue reading
Mind-Meltingly Gorgeous New Images of Jupiter Sent by NASA’s $1 Billion Probe
NASA’s $US1 billion Juno spacecraft completed its 10th high-speed trip around Jupiter on December 16. The robot gets relatively close to the gas giant planet and takes new photos with its JunoCam instrument roughly every 53 days, while travelling at speeds up to 130,000 mph (209,000 km/h). NASA’s $US1 billion Juno spacecraft completed its 10th high-speed trip around Jupiter on … Continue reading
