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Did you know that in the center of our galaxy exists what is basically a ruthless vacuum in space and time? That's right, our entire galaxy, like many other large galaxies, rotates around a black hole. It is not impossible to speculate that the helix-like shape of the Milky Way…
One of the biggest questions to date pertains to the expansion of the universe since the “Big Bang”. While some believe the universe is expanding rapidly, still others think the universe is moving outward at a much slower pace. Which idea is correct? Fast or slow The basic idea that…
What happens when your body no longer works? Maybe you are given a terminal diagnosis of cancer or some other debilitating illness and you find yourself wishing for a miracle. If you are in such a pickle, then heads up! A human head transplant may be on the horizon. 1954…
Understanding brains is one of the largest research topics within science and with so many different areas; it’s easy to see why the subject is so fascinating to study. The eyes are often said to be the window of the soul, but it’s much more accurate to say that our…
Black holes may be the storehouse of information. All this talk of black holes eating information – we hope – is false. In fact, the idea that data is stored there, even better than any mechanical device or brain, is intriguing. Information is never erased and can rebuild the past through…
The only known prehistoric underground temple worldwide is located in Malta. Dating back to 5.000 B.C, "Hypogeum of Hal Saflieni" or simply "Hypogeum", from the Greek word hypo (under) and gaia (mother earth) is an underground construction, which consists of interconnecting chambers in three levels. Hypogeum, carved into 2.000 tons…
On the heels of what has become known as the Asian Space Race, a new and exciting study might have moved us a small step toward colonizing other worlds. According to the study presented at the Planetary Science Conference, lava tubes big enough to house large human populations, such as…
Mars reveals its secrets, layer after layer. Apparently, it once had a larger quantity than what we surmised. In fact, at one time, Mars had enough water to cover the entire planet in depths of 137 meters. Scientists say this water congregated into an ocean the size of earth’s Arctic…
