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Aliens are probably cool: Psychologists think we would handle news of alien life pretty well

On June 14, 2018 By Admin

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Social psychologists say that most of us would respond very well to alien life. In fact, we would greet these life forms with unadulterated enthusiasm and be generally happy with the introduction. These were the conclusions of a new, if not strange, study that was presented to the American Association for the Advancement of Science. In it, researchers say that while many articles and novels have been written on how we would respond when (or if) we meet extraterrestrial life, no empirical analysis has ever been done on the subject.

Antarctic ice loss has tripled in a decade. If that continues we are in serious trouble.

On June 13, 2018 By Admin

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Antarctica’s ice sheet is melting at a rapidly increasing rate, now pouring more than 200 billion tons of ice into the ocean annually and raising sea levels a half-millimeter every year, a team of 80 scientists reported Wednesday.

The Eye in the Sky

On June 13, 2018 By Admin

A Predator drone with the NASA insignia has flown solo in US commercial airspace. The first flight of its kind comes amid concerns that unmanned government aircraft operations will become the new normal in the United States.

Computer program looks five minutes into the future

On June 13, 2018 By Admin

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Computer scientists from the University of Bonn have developed software that can look a few minutes into the future: The program first learns the typical sequence of actions, such as cooking, from video sequences. Based on this knowledge, it can then accurately predict in new situations what the chef will do at which point in time. Researchers will present their findings at the world’s largest Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition, which will be held June 19-21 in Salt Lake City, USA.

What if we could cure people of inherited diseases before they were born?

On June 13, 2018 By Admin

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Elianna is the first in a pioneering clinical trial that pushes the boundaries of stem cell transplants.

Brain-Based Circuitry Just Made Artificial Intelligence A Whole Lot Faster

On June 13, 2018 By Admin

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We take the vast computing power of our brains for granted. But scientists are still trying to get computers to the brain’s level.

CBD confirmed to reduce seizures in patients with a severe form of epilepsy

On June 13, 2018 By Admin

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Seizures are not only frightening for those who experience them and those who witness them; they can also be extremely dangerous when sufferers lose consciousness or control and fall down. Unfortunately, doctors have yet to find a way to stop them entirely. However, a new study is giving a lot of people hope after finding that taking CBD caused a significant drop in the number of seizures experienced by people who have a severe form of epilepsy.

Study: LSD, magic mushrooms and MDMA could heal damaged brain cells in people suffering from depression

On June 12, 2018 By Admin

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Psychedelic drugs like LSD and ecstasy ingredient MDMA have been shown to stimulate the growth of new branches and connections between brain cells which could help address conditions like depression and addiction.

Girl, 9, sent to rehab after refusing to stop playing Fortnite, wetting herself

On June 12, 2018 By Admin

A 9-year-old girl in the United Kingdom was sent to rehab after she wet herself while refusing to stop playing the popular video game “Fortnite.”

Did Neil Armstrong & His Crew Encounter Extraterrestrials On The Moon?

On June 12, 2018 By Admin

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“There are great ideas undiscovered, breakthroughs available to those who can remove one of truth’s protective layers. There are places to go beyond belief” – Neil Armstrong

Mars discovery almost certainly proves life exists on other planets

On June 12, 2018 By Admin

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The age-old mystery, “Are we alone in the galaxy?” is now closer than ever before to being solved.

The art of combining realities at Festival of the Impossible

On June 11, 2018 By Admin

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Walking into the new art exhibit centered around augmented reality and virtual reality storytelling, I couldn’t quite wrap my head around the alternate dimensions that had been built.

Study: Medical Cannabis Superior To Opioids for Chronic Pain

On June 11, 2018 By Admin

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Sufferers of chronic pain have been faced with a perilous decision—risk a crippling addiction to opioids or find a way to live with the pain. A new clinical study has focused on medical cannabis as an alternative to opioids, and the results may be a turning point towards a safe, plant-based option for easing pain

Pesticides making America STUPID: Agricultural chemicals found to lower the IQ of children

On June 10, 2018 By Admin

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If you’re expecting a baby or considering starting a family soon, you’ve probably been reading up on how to give your child the best start in life. You probably wouldn’t dream of lighting up a cigarette or getting drunk while you’re pregnant, but you could very well be doing something that can be quite harmful to your unborn child if you’re being exposed to pesticides.

Columbia And Yale Scientists Claim To Have Found The “Neurobiological Home” For Spirituality, And “God Is Not Required”

On June 10, 2018 By Admin

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Scientists seek to quantify everything—even the ineffable. And so the human search for meaning recently took a physical turn as Columbia and Yale University researchers isolated the place in our brains that processes spiritual experiences.

New autonomous robot, Maverick, designed to paint walls and houses perfectly each and every time

On June 9, 2018 By Admin

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Just because painting a wall – much less an entire house – is an arduous job doesn’t mean a robot should take over the job. But that is what a startup company called MIST has decided. An article in Digital Trends reports that they have developed an autonomous robot called Maverick that can complete a flawless paint job every single time.