2019-03-01
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Microbes from Outer Space have been Found on the ISS
November 30, 2017In a recent interview with Russian News Service TASS, cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov discussed the presence of microbes that were found on the outside of the hull of the International Space Station, that were not present after the launch of the... continued
Does Evolution Progress at a Snail’s Pace, or can it Leap Forward Rapidly?
November 29, 2017A new study that documented rapid changes in the physiology of snail kites in the Florida Everglades has prompted researchers to question exactly how fast evolution can occur in a longer-lived animal – in this case: instead of occurring over... continued
Could Peculiar Signals from 234 Stars be from Extraterrestrial Civilizations?
November 28, 2017A Canadian physics professor claims that he has uncovered evidence of communication from 234 extraterrestrial civilizations, in the form of signals that are encoded in the emanations of stars much like our own Sun. In analyzing the composition of the... continued
The Phenomenon of Mysterious Booms Continue Worldwide
November 25, 2017The phenomenon of mysterious booms is continuing around the world, with the sound of unexplained explosions being reported from locales as diverse as Michigan, Lapland, St Ives, Swansea and Yorkshire. Booms reported by residents of six counties in Alabama have... continued
The Solar System’s First Interstellar Visitor, ‘Oumuamua, is Red… and Cigar-Shaped?
November 23, 2017New observations of the Solar System's first known interstellar asteroid, A/2017 U1, has revealed new and unusual information regarding our visitor from afar, including its size, color -- and that it is shaped like a cigar. Using the European Southern... continued
La Niña is here, but how will it affect our Winter?
November 22, 2017La Niña conditions are currently forming in the Pacific Ocean, however forecasters expect that if these conditions persist through the winter, this will only be a mild episode, compared to La Niña that have occurred in the past. La Niña,... continued
8,000 Year-Old Petroglyph might be the World’s Oldest Image of Hunting Dogs, complete with Leashes
November 21, 2017Researchers have found what may be the earliest depiction of dogs hunting alongside a human companion in Saudi Arabia, in a sandstone carving believed to be more than 8,000 years old. The human is armed with a bow and arrow,... continued
Former Facebook Prez on the Dangers of Social Media: ‘God only knows what it’s doing to our children’s brains’
November 18, 2017The profound impact of the technology of social networking on our culture, especially social media juggernaut Facebook, is a phenomenon that is unique in human history, allowing friends, loved ones, and even complete strangers to connect from disparate corners of... continued
The Ozone Hole is (Finally) Shrinking
November 17, 2017The infamous hole in Earth's ozone layer has shrunk down to 7.6 million square miles wide (12,200,000 square kilometers), the smallest the gap has been since 1988. This healing of Earth's main shield against ultraviolet radiation is due largely to... continued
Researchers Save a Child’s Life with Genetically-Modified, Lab-Grown Skin
November 16, 2017Medical researchers have saved the life of a seven-year-old boy by growing genetically-modified replacement skin for him. The young German boy suffered from a deadly congenital condition called epidermolysis bullosa, a condition that cases the sufferer's skin to tear and... continued