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What Would Happen If a Black Hole Passed Near Our Solar System?

Black holes are one of the most frightening phenomena that exist in space. Their gravitational force is so strong that they distort space and time beyond possible limits. Therefore, it begs a question what could happen if such a monster suddenly appeared close to our solar system? Before answering this question,…

Placebo Surgery: ‘Fake’ Surgery Seems to Be Equally Effective

We know so little about human abilities that some simple truths can confound even a scientist. The placebo effect is one of those phenomena that still puzzle modern science. Can a dummy pill together with a person's faith really work miracles? What about placebo surgery? The amazing power of a…

If Our World Had an Extra Dimension, What Would It Look Like?

Have you read the novel Flatland? If you haven’t, maybe you should, since this book sets out the idea of the multidimensionality of the space and presents it in an unusual way. More particularly, the protagonist of the book called “A Square” is a creature from a two-dimensional world, where…

Can Your Mind Influence Your Genes? Unusual Theory

American biologist claims that genes can be affected by signals located in the external environment of the cell, such as thoughts, feelings, and emotions. According to cell biologist Dr. Bruce H. Lipton (formerly a professor of anatomy at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and now a researcher), this…