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Notable Astronomical Events in 2023 to Look Out For
Space has been the fascination of humans since the dawn of man. For thousands of years, we’ve looked up at the sky, asked questions, created mythoi, and yearned to explore beyond the boundaries of our sky. As time passed, humanity has come closer and closer to the stars to the point where a livable base […]
2022 Wrapped: A Look Back on the Year’s Major News Highlights
Musk buys Twitter, FTX files for bankruptcy, Russia invades Ukraine, and people protest dictatorships. Let’s take a walk back through the biggest news highlights of 2022.
How to Save Rainforests With Old Smartphones: A Quick Look at Rainforest Connection
Rainforest Connection and their Rainforest Guardians are on a mission to save the rainforest with…smartphones?
Schrodinger’s Cat Explained Like I’m Five
Is it dead or alive? What exactly is Schrodinger’s cat all about?
Why Does Music Give Us the Chills? Frisson Explained
Ever gotten goosebumps from listening to music? That experience is known as “frisson” and only 55% of the population gets it.
The Reality Behind Technological Singularity and Artificial Intelligence Takeovers
We all fear robots taking over one day, but how realistic are these fears of technological singularity?
The Truth About Luxor and the Lost Golden City of Egypt
After nearly a decade of searching, archaeologists finally found Aten, the lost golden city of Egypt.
Algorithms Associating Appearance and Criminality Have a Dark Past
Machine-learning algorithms have promised governments and private companies the power to glean all sorts of information from people’s appearance.
The Truth About the Serial Killer Gene: Do Genetics Cause Killers?
Can the crimes of the world’s serial killers be traced to a single “serial killer gene”?
Cool Details From the New NASA Webb Telescope Photos That Will Leave You Speechless
NASA finally unveiled new photos taken by the Webb telescope earlier this week. Here’s what they tell us about the universe.
4 Surprising Senses Your Somatosensory Cortex Is Picking Up Without You Realizing It
We’re taught that we have five senses, but it might be closer to 15-30. Here are some of the senses you may not even realize your somatosensory cortex is using.
What Would Life Be Like Without Our Phones or the Internet?
What would life be like without our phones? If your answer is “apocalyptic,” you’re half right.
The Truth About Neuralink: What It Can Do and the Dangers and Benefits It Can Bring
Elon Musk’s Neuralink has gotten a lot of hype. Is there any substance to the tech’s futuristic claims?
Your Body Is a Microorganism’s Wonderland: The Tiny Forms of Life That Call Us Home
There are more microorganisms in you than there are human cells. But it’s ok, they’re mostly here to fight infections (and have orgies on your face).
Can We Survive a Killer Asteroid Heading Towards Earth?
Is our scientific and technological advancement enough to save us from going the way of the dinosaurs?