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It is one of those many, many stars in our Milky Way galaxy, a phenomenon that has evoked the interests of astronomers and astrophysicists alike. In the center is a supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A, an approximate distance of 27,000 light-years from our planet. What has gained attraction of late is a spectacular flickering of flares…
Pain is part of the human experience, an essential early warning system that signals impending danger. Not all pain is created equal, however. New studies have revealed how our brains react more intensely to unanticipated pain than expected discomfort, providing information that could revolutionize pain management techniques. Researchers at the University of Tsukuba performed a…
Psilocybin, the active chemical found in magic mushrooms, is a well-known producer of profound changes in perception, which are common to create in the experience of users an exaggerated sense of spatial, temporal, and personal distortions. The latest in scientific studies has begun to decompose the processes by which brains handle these altered states, illustrating…
A revolutionary theory is challenging us to reconsider death and consciousness, as it is proposed that a psychedelic molecule in the brain could hold the key to the elusive reports of near-death experiences. Drawing on neuroscience, psychology, and biochemistry, this theory formulates an intriguing idea of how the mind can shift from life to death….
Static electricity is something we have come to know: from the shock we get from grabbing a doorknob to how a balloon clings to our hair when rubbed on it. Despite being so common, the physics of static electricity, or contact electrification, has puzzled the scientific community for centuries. New research done at the Institute…
About 120 million years ago, during the Early Cretaceous era, Australia housed mostly ceratopsians, large claws being a feature of the apex predators among theropod dinosaurs. Fossils found later provide clues to this enigmatic predator, giving hints on its physiology, behavior, and the nature of the world it dominated billions of years before these ancestors…
In a shocking discovery, researchers have found a new human species, Homo juluensis, which inhabited eastern Asia. The finding upends conventional human evolution theories, indicating a more complex network of ancestral lineages than ever imagined. Discovery and Identification The quest to discover Homo juluensis started with the diligent work of Professor Christopher J. Bae of…
Whether we are alone in the universe is a question that has long fascinated mankind. New scientific research indicates that not only could extraterrestrial life exist but that it could potentially be found in parallel universes, perhaps intertwined in our own. This article explores the fascinating hypothesis that aliens in parallel universes could be everywhere,…
Noise-canceling headphones have been a ubiquitous accessory over the past few years, particularly among Generation Z. These products offer a silent oasis in the midst of everyday noise, sharpening concentration and creating a personal sound sanctuary. But there are growing indications that these technological wonders may be responsible for an uptick in neurological problems among…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has seen considerable development in recent years of independent digital agents, or AIs, that can perform acts, make decisions, and interact without any human contact. This advancement, dubbed Agentic AI, will change how various sectors function in terms of productivity, reducing operational costs, and redefining the role of human laborers. Understanding Agentic…
