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Weekender: Can Science Locate “Adam”, the Earth’s First Man?

February 1, 2014
According to the Bible, the first human man ever to walk the Earth was Adam, created by God and partnered by his female counterpart Eve. Norse mythology shares a similar concept of a deity-created man and woman, though in Norse... continued

Scientists Can Now Make Stem Cells “To Order”

January 31, 2014
Research into regenerative medicine is an area where significant progress continues to be made, and the latest breakthrough has been heralded as a "major scientific discovery." Two recent studies published on Wednesday in the journal Nature outline a ground-breaking new... continued

Scientists Reveal That The Plague Could Return

January 30, 2014
An international team of scientists has discovered that two of the world’s most devastating plagues – the plague of Justinian and the Black Death, each responsible for killing as many as half the people in Europe—were caused by distinct strains... continued

Spy Agencies Exploit Smartphone Apps in Trawl for Personal Information

January 29, 2014
It seems that the National Security Agency (NSA) and the UK's Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ)have become extremely inventive in their unending search for personal information. Top secret documents have revealed that Smartphone apps transmitting user details across the internet are... continued

Will Future Wars be Fought by 3D Printed Robots?

January 28, 2014
These days, it appears that there are few things that Man can do, that a machine could not do as well, or even better. This apparently includes engaging in warfare. Certainly, defense is an area where no expense is spared... continued

Weekender:The Power of Sound

January 25, 2014
Because we cannot see it, the power of sound is often overlooked; it is an intangible entity, difficult to imagine it as a force in its own right. Yet, for those of us lucky enough to be able to hear,... continued

Scientists Declare “Life May Be Universal”

January 24, 2014
The romantic notion of "stardust" has inspired authors, poets and song-writers for decades, leading to a dictionary definition that describes it as "a magical or charismatic quality or feeling." Despite its enchanting reputation, this seemingly mystical substance is not merely... continued

Scientists Finally Capture Authentic Ball Lightning

January 23, 2014
For centuries, ball lightning has captured the imagination of witnesses and defied scientific explanation, but now Chinese scientists have managed, by sheer chance, to capture an example of the mysterious lights on camera. The image was actually obtained in 2012,... continued

Ice Age Could Be Imminent As Sun Falls Silent

January 22, 2014
As if we needed any more factors to influence our already unpredictable weather, scientists are now concerned about the lack of activity on the sun, which appears to have diminished significantly. The periodic changes in the sun's activity, such as... continued

Anne Strieber’s Martin Luther King Day Message

January 21, 2014
Back in 2007, Anne Strieber published a diary called "Race." It's a subject that's very important to her, and she has requested that we publish a link to it today, in honor of the memory of Martin Luther King. To read 'Race,'... continued