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The issue of travel to the past has been a topic of great interest for the scientific community as well as the fans of science fiction, yet its feasibility has equally been a topic of intensively heated debates. Before the introduction of relativity theory (RT) and quantum mechanics (QM), our…
We’ve all been led to believe our intelligence can be tested by one single figure: our IQ. However, this isn’t necessarily true as there are many different types of intelligence and our actual smarts can’t be represented by one number – but three. In a recent study carried out on…
Another year on earth has passed, and now we can look back at what we’ve accomplished. Science has progressed in leaps and bounds, bringing us ground-breaking finds, revealing anticipated answers. It’s safe to say, there are more than a few examples of these accomplishments. Let’s take a look at 10…
Christmas is mostly about celebrations, such as giving gifts, decorating the house, or going to church. However, not everyone celebrates Christmas the same way. Let's take a look at some strange and bizarre Christmas traditions around the world you probably didn't know about. 1. Decoration of banana and mango trees…
Depression and anxiety are debilitating diseases that stop the sufferer from experiencing life to the fullest. Some argue that recreational drugs can alleviate the symptoms of depression and anxiety, whilst others claim it brings on worse feelings. However, new research published on Motherboard [1] has found that a small dose…
The unfinished obelisk found in Aswan (Assuan), Egypt, is one of the biggest ancient obelisks. This impressive structure not only makes visitors stand in awe due to its gigantic size but also offers unusual insights into stone-working techniques developed by the ancient Egyptians. Many other Obelisks can be found all over…
Is there any such thing as being able to slow down time? It seems pretty science-fiction, an idea of time travelling, but it’s actually pretty possible to trick the brain into believing we can achieve it. Not having enough time in the day to get your tasks done is a…
What if there are more than three dimensions in our universe? String theory suggests there are 11 of them. Let's explore this intriguing theory and its possible applications. Since ancient days, humans have been familiar with the sense of 3-dimensionality of space. This idea was better understood after the theory…