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Are Paranormal Beliefs and Cognitive Function Linked?

Christopher Plain·May 6, 2022

A new study shows that those who have paranormal beliefs display “differences or deficits” in cognitive function. No specific pattern or type of dysfunction was correlated with paranormal beliefs. Instead, the study authors observed a wide range of cognitive deficits...

Another Clue Origin of Life May Be Extraterrestrial

Christopher Plain·May 5, 2022

In yet another clue that the origin of all life may be extraterrestrial, NASA says it has found all pieces of DNA and RNA inside meteorites.

Research from the University of New Mexico reveals that psychopaths do not move their head while talking.

New Research Shows Another Key Feature to Identify a Psychopath

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 5, 2022

New research from the University of New Mexico reveals a curious fact: psychopaths don't move their heads while talking.

A new study from the University of Texas, Dallas reveals that rudeness can cover up sexism

The “Equal-Opportunity Jerk:” How Rudeness Can Cover Up Sexism

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 5, 2022

New research from the University of Texas reveals that rudeness can be used as a cover for something even more concerning in the workplace.

New research suggests that sound waves could be a form of cancer treatment

Could Sound Waves be a Viable Cancer Treatment Option?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 4, 2022

New research suggests that sound waves may provide promising results as a novel form of treatment for cancer.

Scientists are using AI models to predict places for future earthquakes.

Could AI Predict Future Earthquakes?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 3, 2022

Scientists at Hiroshima University are employing new AI models to help predict places where future earthquakes may occur.

With prescription drugs costing billions every year for the U.S., scientists are looking into ways to help lower the drug usage, including using marijuana

Could Marijuana Lower the Demand for Prescription Drugs?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 2, 2022

With the cost of prescription drugs in the billions each year for the U.S., scientists are turning to marijuana to help lower the drug usage.

Using a lungs-on-a-chip model, researchers at Harvard University have found that the process of breathing helps to fight infections.

Every Breath You Take May Help You Fight Infections, New Research Says

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 2, 2022

Using a lungs-on-a-chip model, researchers at Harvard University have found that the process of breathing helps to fight infections.

Curcumin, a component of turmeric, has been shown to help in hydrogen fuel cells.

A Kitchen Spice is Helping to Build a New Fuel Cell

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 2, 2022

Curcumin, a component of turmeric, has been shown to have promising properties that may help build hydrogen fuel cells.

Russian Soldiers Get In a Shootout With Each Other

Tim McMillan·April 30, 2022

On Friday, the Chief Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (GUR) reported that Russian troops from the far east republic of Buryatia, and fighters of the Chechen Republic, got into a large shootout with each other while participating in...

Watch the NEW Ariel Phenomenon Trailer NOW!

Christopher Plain·April 29, 2022

The long-awaited trailer for the Ariel School Phenomenon documentary is finally here! Watch it here and NOW!

New research is slowly finding the mechanisms involved in creating suppressed memories

Forget All About It-New Research Sheds Light on the Mechanisms of Suppressed Memories

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·April 29, 2022

New research is slowly unraveling the mechanisms involved in creating suppressed memories in the human mind.

Backpacking on the Moon with LIDAR Mapping

Christopher Plain·April 29, 2022

Future NASA astronauts will map the Moon, Mars, and other worlds using a portable, lidar-equipped backpack. Derived from the term “RADAR,” lidar systems use a laser to measure ranges and relative distances. When incorporated into a portable backpack like the...

Could Magic Mushrooms Help to Treat Depression?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·April 27, 2022

Depression has become a more common mental health issue. New research suggests that a compound in magic mushrooms could be a viable treatment option.

NASA Says Video of Mars UFOs Likely Fake

Christopher Plain·April 26, 2022

According to NASA, images of two separate UFOs photographed by the Perseverance Rover hanging in the skies of Mars are most likely fakes. This type of direct statement from the American space agency on UFOs is new, as previous, similar...

New research suggests that individuals who are bilingual have healthier brains, allowing them to avoid brain disorders for a longer time as they age.

Research Suggests that Being Bilingual Boosts Brain Health

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·April 26, 2022

As the brain ages, it begins to slow down many of its functions. This can lead to loss of memory, loss of clarity, or even certain brain disorders like Alzheimer’s or dementia. For individuals who have family members with brain...

New research reveals that oceans are getting noisier in some areas, making it harder for fish to communicate.

I Can’t Hear You: How Our Oceans are Slowly Getting Noisier

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·April 26, 2022

New research reveals that oceans are getting noisier in some areas, making it harder for fish to communicate.

Watch Iron Beam Drone Killing Laser in Action

Video From Latest Test Shows System is Finally Ready for Deployment

Christopher Plain·April 25, 2022

A video tweeted out by the Israeli prime minister shows their Iron Beam laser system blasting an unpiloted drone from the sky.

Perseverance Starts Year-Long River Delta Life Hunt

Delta Considered Likeliest Place for Rover to Find Signs of Ancient Microbial Life

Christopher Plain·April 25, 2022

NASA’s Perseverance rover is about to spend the next year hunting an ancient river delta for signs of Martian life.

Green spaces like parks or fields can help boost individual psychology and may help promote peace in a war-torn area

New Research Suggests that Green Spaces Can Promote Peace Over War

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·April 25, 2022

Green spaces like parks or fields can help boost individual psychology and may help promote peace in a war-torn area.

Odds Increasing for Life on Jupiter’s Moon Europa

Christopher Plain·April 22, 2022

Features found on Jupiter’s moon Europa may dramatically increase the chances of finding life within its sub-surface oceans.

Magic Mushrooms May Help Stop Opioid Addiction, New Research Suggests

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·April 22, 2022

Psilocybin, a compound found in magic mushrooms, may be helpful in helping individuals overcome opioid addiction.

A new study looking at two competing groups within CERN reveals how secrets can be leaked in a competitive environment

Corporate Secrets and Competition at CERN: How Knowledge Leaks Happen

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·April 21, 2022

Competition is a normal occurrence within most workplaces. Whether employees are competing over sales, office supplies, or potential clients, some competition can be a good thing. However, when there is too much competition, things can quickly go downhill. Recently, one...

Group Preparing to Send Messages to TRAPPIST-1

Christopher Plain·April 21, 2022

A group known as Messaging Extraterrestrial Intelligence (METI) is preparing to send digital messages to the Trappist-1 exoplanet system.

electric cars are becoming more popular, but they're not yet able to power your home.

Electric Cars May Be Able to Power Your Home, But Not Yet

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·April 20, 2022

Electric cars are becoming more popular, but they're not yet able to power your home... and science gives us the reason why.

New research suggests that a parrot's large brain size may cause a long lifespan

Go Big Brained or Go Home: The Secret to Parrots’ Long Lives in Brain Size

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·April 20, 2022

New research suggests that a parrot's large brain size may also help researchers explain their lengthy lifespan.

The Battle For Donbas Has Begun. Here’s What To Expect

Tim McMillan·April 19, 2022

Late Monday evening, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Russia had launched its long-anticipated offensive along Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region. “It can now be stated that Russian troops have begun the battle for Donbas, for which they have been preparing for...

Jose Cuervo, a big name in tequila, has announced a metaverse distillery, the first of its kind, launching in the summer.

Worth a Shot: Jose Cuervo Tequila is Coming to the Metaverse

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·April 19, 2022

Jose Cuervo, a big name in tequila, has announced a metaverse distillery, the first of its kind, launching in the summer.

New research from the University of Barcelona sheds light on the psychology of pregnancy cravings

Natal Attractions: Unlocking the Psychology of Pregnancy Cravings

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·April 19, 2022

New research from the University of Barcelona sheds light on the psychology of pregnancy cravings.

Research from Texas A&M University reveals a link between the gut microbiome and an individual's moods.

You Literally Are What You Eat, According to New Research

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·April 19, 2022

Research from Texas A&M University reveals a link between the gut microbiome and an individual's moods.

New Images and Details From the Sinking of Russia’s Flagship Moskva

Tim McMillan·April 18, 2022

Late afternoon, Thursday, April 14, the Russian Ministry of Defense acknowledged the sinking of the Project 1164 Atlant class guided-missile cruiser, the Moskva (Russian for Moscow). One of Russia’s most notable military vessels and the flagship of the Russian Black Sea Fleet,...

New research suggests that individuals using a selfie to distort how they look can drive them to want plastic surgery.

Filtered Faces: How the Selfie is Driving Up Requests for Plastic Surgery

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·April 18, 2022

New research suggests that individuals using a selfie to distort how they look can drive them to want plastic surgery.

New research suggests that a higher serving of avocados could significantly lower your risk of heart disease.

Good News for Avocado Lovers: New Research links Avocados to a Lower Risk of Heart Disease

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·April 18, 2022

New research suggests that a higher serving of avocados could significantly lower your risk of heart disease.

Co-offenders Likely to Commit Violence Against One Another

Christopher Plain·April 15, 2022

New research indicates that criminal gang members who work together are likely to commit violence against one another in the future.

A new study on GMO foods shows that the general public is becoming more positive toward the science.

Public Perception Around GMOs is Becoming More Positive, New Study Says

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·April 15, 2022

A new study on GMO foods shows that the general public is becoming more positive toward the science behind their production.

Sex, Lies, and UFOs: Pentagon’s Head of Counterintelligence and Security Ousted

Tim McMillan·April 14, 2022

As the Pentagon’s Director for Defense Intelligence and a senior executive in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security OUSD(I&S), Garry Reid was in charge of all counterintelligence, security, and law enforcement operations within the...

Air Force Finally Building THOR’s Hammer

Christopher Plain·April 14, 2022

The United States Air Force is building a working prototype of its anti-drone weapon system known as THOR's hammer.

Martian ‘A.I.-Biker’ Rovers Could Swarm Red Planet

Christopher Plain·April 14, 2022

Two-wheeled Martian rovers designed to work independently and as a team may one day search the planet’s surface like a swarm of AI-bikers.

Researchers from the American Geophysical Union look into newly discovered ice caps on Mars to learn more about the planet's beginnings.

Newly Discovered Martian Ice Craters Reveal More History of the Planet

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·April 13, 2022

Researchers from the American Geophysical Union look into newly discovered ice caps on Mars to learn more about the planet's beginnings.

Researchers at UC Irvine have developed a smart material for heat insulation inspired by squid skin.

A New Smart Material Inspired by Squid Skin Could Keep Your Coffee Warm

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·April 12, 2022

Researchers at UC Irvine have developed a new smart material for heat insulation that was inspired by squid skin.

Is Spider-Man’s ‘Spidey Sense’ a Real Phenomenon?

The Key May Lie in Sensing Vibrations

Christopher Plain·April 12, 2022

Research into the ability of spiders to detect sound waves using their webs seems to indicate spidey sense may be a real thing after all.

Scientists at the company InBio are using CRISPR gene-editing to try and create the world's first hypoallergenic cat.

CRISPR Gene-Editing Technology Could Create Hypoallergenic Cats and Designer Dogs

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·April 12, 2022

Scientists at the company InBio are using CRISPR gene-editing to try and create the world's first hypoallergenic cat.

A new study reveals a significant link between those who live with higher levels of air pollution having a higher probability of a stroke.

Air Pollution Increases Your Risk of a Stroke, New Study Says

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·April 11, 2022

A new study reveals a significant link between those who live with higher levels of air pollution having a higher probability of a stroke.

New research suggests a protein found within cone snails could be helpful in relieving pain

Our Next Pain Killers Could Come from Cone Snails

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·April 11, 2022

New research suggests a unique protein found within cone snails could be helpful in producing pain relievers.

Water Plasma Space Thruster Passes Key Test

Company Hopes to Begin Space Deployment of Unique Propulsion System This Year

Christopher Plain·April 8, 2022

Space startup Momentus says their Vigoride water plasma thruster has successfully completed thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing.