NASA’s curiosity rover finds remnants of a lost oasis on Mars
Curiosity is digging through Mar's past in search of environments that could have supported microscopic life.
‘Waves’ of fluid clear the brain of toxins during sleep, say...
Brain cleaning is a function of sleep. Lack of sleep my be a contributing factor to neurodegenerative diseases
Sending Messages: A Chat with METI’S Doug Vakoch
Is actively trying to contact ET a good idea? Dr. Vakoch thinks so.
SPACE: Are We Being Watched By An Alien Satellite? Probably Not....
Amazing Stories strongly recommends that you consult your local psychic on this subject
Will the First Human on Mars Be a Woman?
If this happens, The Lady Astronaut series will suddenly become historically incorrect....
Study triples number of people threatened by coastal flooding
It accelerates faster than anticipated and has greater effects than predicted. Yet we continue to ignore it
Your Netflix binge-watching makes climate change worse, say experts
We've not yet gotten people to recycle reliably...little chance we're going to keep them from binge-watching
Meat… in… Space!
Israeli company successfully grows lab meat aboard the ISS. Does that mean the ISS is keeping Kosher?
CLIMATE CHANGE: Antarctica, World Map; Ozone; Birds; & More
Climate change is happening faster and expressing itself in more ways than you might know
Mini-brains may already be sentient and suffering, scientists warn
An interesting scientific ethical debate surrounds the creation and use of "mini brains"
Thinking about death: High neural activity linked to shorter life spans
This does not bode well for high-functioning Fans
Chemicals in consumer products linked to lower IQs in children
Endocrine disrupting chemical exposure duriing the first trimester can lead to lower IQs. Have a nice weekend!
Why extreme rituals might benefit psychophysiological health
A new study suggests that painful rituals can improve health. Drop the novacaine and dentists could charge double!
The ‘kids these days’ effect: Why adults have criticized kids for...
It's easy for us to notice other people's shortcomings in areas in which we excel, and our memories of youth aren't always accurate.
Scientists extend mice lifespan 12% by tweaking telomeres
Well, human society did come up with a couple of ways to increase longevity after the Howards escaped the Earth....
SCIENCE: Earth’s Magnetic Poles Flip More Often Than We Thought
a new study suggests that the magnetic poles can flip much more frequently than scientists thought
New research shows how damaging not enough sleep is to your...
Poppies. All we need are fields of poppies....
Astrophysicists: gamma-ray jets exceed the speed of light
!!!gamma-ray bursts may exceed the speed of light. The superluminal jets may also be responsible for time-reversibility!!!
Heartbeats align during an Islamic ritual, new study finds
If group prayer, or walking barefoot over scalding coals, isn't really your thing, similar states can be achieved simply by snuggling with a pet you love
Near-infinite specific thrust from drive that ignores physics | Ars Technica
A clever idea doesn't pass muster - but offers good opportunities for hand-waving in a story
CLUBHOUSE: Review: Backli’s Ford, an A’lle Chronicles Mystery by Marcelle Dubé
a science fiction mystery novel taking place in a small town in Lower Canada in 1911