Space & Exploration
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Counterintuitively, most of the water on Earth ...

In an extensive study, an international team of scientists found a surprising source for most of Earth’s surface water, namely the Sun.

Counterintuitively, most of the water on Earth may have come from the Sun
Space & Exploration
Universal-Sci
Why extraterrestrial intelligence is more ...

If extraterrestrial civilizations exist it may very well be that most of them are artificial. In this article Cosmologist Martin Rees explains why.

Why extraterrestrial intelligence is more likely to be artificial than biological
Space & Exploration
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Scientists proposed a brilliant idea: producing ...

Fuel produced locally on Mars will enable future astronauts to return to Earth if they want

Scientists proposed a brilliant idea: producing rocket fuel on Mars using algae and E.coli
Health Mind & Brain
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Do video games cause violence?

It is a highly debated topic: do video games lead to violence in the real world? Many seem to think so. But is there any actual scientific evidence to back these claims?

Do video games cause violence?
Health Mind & Brain, Environment & Biology
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Ants may be the key to explaining why the human ...

About 3000 years ago, something remarkable happened, our brains suddenly decreased in size. Researchers are attempting to explain why this happened.

Ants may be the key to explaining why the human brain mysteriously shrank 3000 years ago

Alien microbes could contaminate Earth: what to do in case of a planetary biosecurity threat?

In an effort to outline the hazards of intensifying space exploration scientists wrote a paper about a particular risk that hasn't yet been talked about a lot, namely invasion.

Air pollution can impact brain circuitry and raise the risk of depression for some healthy people

Research shows that the combination of exposure to high-PM air pollution and genetic susceptibility can substantially increase the risk of encountering depression for healthy people.

New evidence in support of using deep brain stimulation to treat depression

New research shows further evidence for the impressive workings of deep brain stimulation on patients suffering from treatment-resistant depression.

This unassuming mustard plant can cut aircraft emissions by more than half

In a quest to replace conventional petroleum-based aircraft fuel, scientists took a closer look at a sustainable aviation fuel based on oil derived from a non-edible mustard plant.

Research suggests that rye is a better option than wheat if you aim to lose weight

In the most extensive study to date on the impact of different grain types on body weight, researchers determined that consuming rye over refined wheat comes with several health and weight-loss advantages