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Are our memories stored in our brains? This jellyfish can remember the past despite having no brain
In a rather interesting experiment that could be likened to the dictionary definition of futility, scientists tried to teach a certain species of box jellyfish known as Tripedalia cystophora a few basic…
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Manifest science: Manifesting is associated with more failures according to research
New research from the University of Queensland in Australia challenges the idea that believing in manifestation, where positive thoughts and cosmic forces are believed to influence real-life outcomes, leads to financial success.…
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Theory of consciousness is a ‘pseudoscience’, says group of scientists
A recent letter, signed by 124 scholars and published online last week, has stirred up controversy within the consciousness research community. The letter asserts that the prominent theory known as Integrated Information…
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Is it possible to write in water? Researchers have discovered a way to write in water
Water is not a preferred medium for calligraphers due to its constant movement and ink diffusion issues. However, researchers from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, the Technical University of Darmstadt in Germany, and…
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Did humans face extinction? Research suggests our ancestors almost disappeared 900,000 years ago
A recent genetic study surprisingly revealed that our ancient ancestors dwindled to just 1,280 reproductive individuals 900,000 years ago and were on the brink of extinction long before modern humans emerged. Published…
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Buildings can now be cooler in summer and warmer in winter
Researchers from Stanford University have developed an innovative type of paint capable of improving the energy efficiency of buildings. This paint has the ability to keep structures cooler in the summer and…
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How much sleep should we get? What is the ideal amount of sleep?
In 1963, Randy Gardner, then 17 years old, embarked on an experiment to discover how long he could withstand sleep deprivation for a science fair project. Remarkably, he achieved a world record…
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Intermittent fasting helps slow Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
Approximately one in nine US adults over the age of 65 currently suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, a number projected to rise in the future. While a definitive cure remains elusive, a potential…
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Scientists could turn plastic waste into soap
A groundbreaking discovery has been made by researchers at Virginia Tech, who have found an innovative way to transform used plastics into valuable surfactants – the essential components in products like soaps…
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Research shows that many people think they have meaningless jobs
A recent study has validated the theory that many individuals perceive their work as purposeless due to the nature of their jobs being what can be described as “bullshit” – devoid of…