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Perhaps all of us pondered on how to interpret our dreams. This question was also a subject of a study by Sigmund Freud. The basic idea of this theory is that a dream is closely connected to the ideas and desires which occupied our mind before a dream has occurred. According…
Among the most puzzling age-old questions that have occupied humanity are: is there life after death? and what is the human soul? Now, scientists developed a hypothesis that claims that every human has a soul, and it stays alive even after the heart stops. Dr. Hameroff's hypothesis of the human…
Singapore scientists made a surprising discovery, observing Tibetan nuns who were practicing certain meditation techniques. According to the Science Daily, a conscious increase in body temperature as a result of meditation was first recorded. Researchers at Singapore University observed Tibetan nuns during meditation. Despite the fact that the temperature of the air…
Modern technology has advanced so far that people are constantly getting more knowledge about outer space. Here are some of the latest space discoveries which deemed to be the most outstanding. 10. The discovery of new Pluto’s satellites The first satellite of the distant planet was captured in 1978 and…
Are you looking for some food for thought? Here are five of the most interesting scientific paradoxes: 1. The drinker's paradox This paradox is best to be reflected upon on Friday evening at a bar, which can create the appropriate mood. It goes as follows: "In any pub, there is…
Stories about mysterious travels are not uncommon. Even though these teleportation cases are more likely to be just myths, they still make us think whether the idea of instant traveling to a different location has some substance. It is interesting that for a long time, scientists have been developing a…
Do you want to live a long, happy life? Not a problem! Scientists have found that longevity depends on the personality and mindset. You can now safely say that happiness is not a result of living longer, but living longer is a direct result of a joyful existence. So a…
Scientists sound the alarm: at the end of the 19th century, people were much smarter and more creative than they are now. The fault is on the natural selection, since the more intelligent the person is, the fewer children he or she has, and vice versa. Every new century humans…