The Pros and Cons of Animal Cloning
The Debrief takes a deep dive and looks at the varying pros and cons of animal cloning and genome editing of species.
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New Stonehenge Study Reveals Previously Undiscovered Acoustic Properties
Acoustic archaeologists think some ancient monuments were designed with sound in mind.
Acoustic archaeologists think some ancient monuments were designed with sound in mind.
A recent study at Stonehenge is helping us understand why acoustic archaeologists think that some ancient monuments were designed with sound in mind.
Rabies Could Mutate into “Zombie Virus” Says New Study
A new study says that rabies virus could mutate into an "apocalyptic" disease that turns humans into hyper-aggressive "zombies."
Mind-Bending Study Shifts Our Understanding of Dreams
An international study of 36 participants from four different countries (United States, Germany, France, and the Netherlands) discovered a new communication method when someone is sleeping; “interactive dreaming.” Through “interactive dreaming,” those asleep, but aware of their dreams, were able to...
Quantum Spacetime Measured in a Major Step to Understanding the Fabric of Reality
Physicists at Fermilab Measured Spacetime on the Planck Scale
Physicists at Fermilab Measured Spacetime on the Planck Scale
Scientists with Fermilab recently announced the successful measurement of quantum spacetime at the smallest imaginable scale in known physics.
Rare Mineral Commonly Found On Mars Turns Up in Antarctic Ice
After boring more than a mile into Antarctic ice, scientists have discovered a mineral rare on Earth that is commonly found on Mars.
Scientists Find Strange Creatures Deep Under the Antarctic Ice
Researchers with the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) made an unexpected and shocking discovery, finding several strange and potentially unknown marine life species living deep beneath the Antarctic ice.  Â
No, China Did Not Build A Time Machine
Recently, a document surfaced stating that the Chinese were building a time machine. Alas, it was a hoax, but time travel happens all the time.
Tom Hanks’ COVID-19 Diagnosis Likely Shaped Public Attitude Toward Virus, says Research
Recently published research suggests Tom Hanks announcing his COVID 19 diagnosis last spring likely had a major influence on the public.
Vertical Farming Is The Future of Food Production
Vertical Farming is more efficient but will it replace traditional farming?
Vertical Farming is more efficient but will it replace traditional farming?
Vertical farming is a novel agricultural technique that may soon have farmers rethink and reshape how they grow food.Â
New Research Says AI Can Determine Who Will Die From COVID-19
By showing AI can predict with 90% certainty who will die from COVID-19, researchers hope the info can be used for issuing vaccines.
Army Research Develops ‘Living Material’ that Interacts with its Environment
Inspired by the trendy Kombucha tea, "Syn-SCOBY" is a living material capable of detecting and defending itself from threats in its environment.
Inspired by the trendy Kombucha tea, "Syn-SCOBY" is a living material capable of detecting and defending itself from threats in its environment.
Inspired by Kombucha tea, "Syn-SCOBY" is a living material capable of detecting and defending itself from treats in its environment.
Does ‘Oumuamua Prove Science Doesn’t Want To Find Aliens?
The debate over whether or not 'Oumuamua was an artificial alien object is far deeper than most realize and speaks of science as a whole.
NASA Analysis Says 2020 Is Tied for The Hottest Year on Record
Last week, NASA announced that 2020 was the hottest year on record beating 2016 by one-tenth of a degree Celsius.
Disturbing Study Says Facial Recognition Can Determine Political Affiliation
New research claims facial recognition software can reasonably predict a person's political affiliation based solely on facial features.Â
Birds May Use Quantum Mechanics to Navigate Says New Study
A new study may prove that a bird's ability to navigate using magnetic fields may actually exist in the realm of quantum mechanics.
New Study Shows Robots May Be Able to Have ‘Empathy’
Researchers develop a robot that can predict the actions of another based purely on visual cues.
Researchers develop a robot that can predict the actions of another based purely on visual cues.
A new study from Columbia University has proven that a robot can anticipate another robot's actions based solely upon visual cues. Empathy may be next.
Private Satellite Launches Are Going into Hyperdrive As Two New Companies Enter the Market
Milestones reached in December 2020 by new private satellite start-ups Astra and Orbex have shifted commercial launches into hyperdrive.
Meet The Scientists Hunting for Alien Technology Through ‘Technosignatures’
The scientists who search for extraterrestrial technosignatures are coming up in the astronomy world and they want you to know it.
China Used Exoskeletons to Recover Lunar Material
Experts say exoskeletons are no longer Science Fiction but a soon-to-be part of everyday life.
Experts say exoskeletons are no longer Science Fiction but a soon-to-be part of everyday life.
China's recent use of powered bodysuits to recover lunar material coincides with rapid growth occurring among exoskeleton companies.
NASA Reached New Heights in 2020, While Aiding the Fight Against COVID-19
Overcoming all obstacles, NASA made waves in 2020, setting the stage for future missions to Mars, while managing to aid in pandemic relief.
Declassified Cold War-Era Spy Satellite Photos Reveal the Impact of Environmental Change
A team of scientists using formerly classified spy satellite photos released through an Executive Order have revealed the hidden changes warfare brings to landscapes.
A team of scientists using formerly classified spy satellite photos released through an Executive Order have revealed the hidden changes warfare brings to landscapes.
A team of scientists using formerly classified spy satellite photos released through an Executive Order have revealed the hidden changes warfare brings to landscapes.
Quantum Teleportation Achieved, Say Team of Leading Scientists
A group of leading scientists announced the first-ever successful demonstration of sustained long-range, high-fidelity, quantum teleportation.
Northern Lights May Appear Brightly as Energy from the Sun Bombards Earth
Energy from a recent coronal mass ejection (CME) reached the Earth on Thursday, setting the stage for a brighter-than-normal performance by the Northern Lights.
A Major Breakthrough in Understanding the Origins of Life
An International team of scientists say they have found the key building block of organic molecules in meteorites.
An International team of scientists say they have found the key building block of organic molecules in meteorites.
An International team of scientists say they have found the key building block of organic molecules in meteorites, providing clues to the origins of life on Earth.
Star Trek Style “Tricorder” App Turns iPhone into a DNA Sequencer
iGenomics App Able to Sequence DNA on a Mobile Device
iGenomics App Able to Sequence DNA on a Mobile Device
Scientists from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory have developed a mobile DNA sequencer reminiscent of the "tricorder" featured in Star Trek.
Elon Musk Says SpaceX Will Have Humans on Mars by 2026
Last week, Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, said that he is confident that his company will be launching a crew to Mars by 2026.
DeepMind Makes AI History By Solving “Protein Folding Problem”
The achievement will likely have a significant impact on the future of computational and molecular biology.
The achievement will likely have a significant impact on the future of computational and molecular biology.
On Monday, DeepMind Technologies announced a major breakthrough in what is known in computational biology as the "protein folding problem."
Is There Life on Mars? New Study Says It’s Probably Underground
A new study concludes that if life ever existed on Mars, it would have to dwell well below the planet's surface.
China’s Chang’e 5 Lunar Probe Lands On The Moon
Chinese state media reports that their Chang'e 5 Lunar Probe has safely and successfully landed on the Moon in a historic landing.
Researchers Want to Build A Laser ‘Tractor Beam’ to Control Weather
A New Study Proposes Using Lasers to Manipulate The Path of Lightning.
A New Study Proposes Using Lasers to Manipulate The Path of Lightning.
A new study by an international team of scientists proposes using lasers to create a tractor beam to manipulate lightning during storms.Â
Tickling A Dragon’s Tail: The Physicist Who Tangled with The Demon Core and Lost
The Story of the Man Who Tried To Understand How The Atomic Bomb Worked and The Price He Paid
The Story of the Man Who Tried To Understand How The Atomic Bomb Worked and The Price He Paid
December 1st marks the 110th birthday of Louis Slotin, the physicist who paid the ultimate price studying the Demon Core and nuclear fission.
Astronomers Analyze A Rare 470 Year Old ‘Baby’ Magnetar
Swift J1818.0−1607 Is A Rare Magnetar But Its Even More Special Because Its Just A Baby.
Swift J1818.0−1607 Is A Rare Magnetar But Its Even More Special Because Its Just A Baby.
Astronomers analyse a 470 year old "baby" cosmic object known as a magnetar using the Chandra X-ray Observatory.
Scientist Proposes a New Theory for the Mystery of Consciousness
Dr. Johnjoe McFadden's 'Cemi Field Theory of Consciousness' proposes consciousness is actually the brain's energy field.
Dr. Johnjoe McFadden's 'Cemi Field Theory of Consciousness' proposes consciousness is actually the brain's energy field.
Dr. Johnjoe McFadden's 'Cemi Field Theory of Consciousness' proposes consciousness is actually the brain's energy field.
Iconic Arecibo Telescope To Be Demolished Due to Structural Failures
Repairing The Dish Far Too Risky As Support Cables Fail.
Repairing The Dish Far Too Risky As Support Cables Fail.
The radio telescope at Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico will be demolished after suffering structural damage.
Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Could be a National Security Threat
We Need More Scientists Looking at the Problem.
We Need More Scientists Looking at the Problem.
Aerial objects of unknown origin have been observed in American skies—and often within controlled military airspace—for decades.
Pope Francis Calls for Prayers as AI Research Progresses
The pontiff says robotics "can make a better world possible."
The pontiff says robotics "can make a better world possible."
The Pope’s statement underscores the fundamental uncertainty that surrounds projections for robotics and machine learning in the coming years.
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