Uncommon science: eye-opening scientific findings and impressive technological advances. Interesting facts and thought-provoking theories about Human, Earth and the Universe
The universe continues to be such a mysterious territory, our territory. Although we have considered that maybe we aren’t the only ones here, there is no solid evidence to support this idea. The most popular discussions come from the belief in the Fermi paradox, which asks: if extraterrestrial life exists,…
New research has opened up questions that it may be possible to lose your empathetic ability over time or that it could even possibly be increased through training. These questions were raised because scientists have recently discovered they can physically see people’s empathetic ability on brain scans. This research has…
If computers could dream, what would it look like? Moreover, if computers were artists, would technology produce paintings akin to Escher or Dali masterpieces? After testing the ability of Google’s AI to recognize images, these conclusions were made: Google software engineers analyzed computer ‘dreams’ (the latest images, produced by computers).…
It’s a well-known fact that some people are more environmentally conscious than others, but can your personality type impact your likelihood to go green? A new small-scale study from the University of Portsmouth Business School suggests so. In the first study of its kind, the habits of 204 people over…
An amazing device, created by Greek scientists 2,000 years ago, is the world's first computer. What is the story behind this extraordinary mechanism and its hidden mysteries? The Antikythera Mechanism has been a base of research for more than a century. This complex device, which is considered to be the…
It’s become a common event, finding new planets beyond our solar system. Tom Wagg, however, was the youngest person to make such a discovery, which is uncommon, to say the least. According to a press release from Keene University in England, Wagg was only 15 years old when making this…
Contrary to previous assumption, there may be a direct connection between the immune system and the brain. This is true! What’s more, this discovery could lead to possible cures or treatments for various immune system ailments and diseases. Wait a minute, this is a radical statement. Ideas this bold require…
Did you know that the seven wonders of the ancient world were part of a list compiled for an ancient travel guidebook? Greeks who traveled all over the Egyptian, Persian, and Babylonian lands of the 4th century B.C. used to list every remarkable construction as a marvel of the world.…
