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Robots will have captured our offices before the end of the decade, claims a British expert in artificial intelligence who provides that by 2018 robots will take professions that now are thought to be purely "human". If to believe the forecasts, office workers, secretaries, salespeople, insurers, and administrators should start…
It is believed that one day, the development of technology could be the cause of the end of humanity. And judging by the research projects of the last decade, it may happen sooner than we think, since modern science sometimes goes too far in its quest to streamline and improve…
Astronomers announced when exactly the magnetic field of the star will change to the opposite polarity, and what troubles it can cause to the inhabitants of the earth. NASA astronomers announced when the Sun’s magnetic field will change its polarity. According to the calculations, it will happen in only three…
Science constantly reveals new truths about our most important and mysterious organ, but its functions and possibilities never cease to amaze us. Here are a few facts about the human brain and memory: 1. You cannot tickle yourself. Examining the patient who is afraid of tickling, doctors usually try to…
Every individual's personality is unique, and perhaps this is why there are so many varying theories of personality. What role does brain structure play in one's personality? The most popular theory argues that one's personality is mainly influenced by the two hemispheres of the brain. Experts believe that the dominance…
New Swiss scientific research brings to light a curious phenomenon. Old people tend to die on their birthday more often than any other day of the year. Researchers, led by sociologist Dr. Vladeta Ajdacic-Gross from the Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Zurich, came to this conclusion after…
Does time exist in reality or is it a product of human perception? This question has puzzled scientific minds for a while. The Perimeter Institute in Ontario, Canada, is a research center dedicated to studying the underlying concepts of Physics. A prominent personality of the Foundation, Lee Smolin, one of…
Nikola Tesla was an electrical engineer, inventor, and one of the most outstanding physicists in the history of science. But beyond his brilliant work, some aspects of his life remain hidden in the pages of history. There are some facts you didn't know about Nikola Tesla. Recently, a new statue…