Sci-Tech
Fasting may help people lose weight, but new research suggests going without food may also boost human metabolic activity, generate antioxidants, and help reverse some effects of aging. Scientists at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) and Kyoto University identified 30 previously-unreported substances whose quantity increases during #fasting and indicate a variety of health benefits.
Laura Wells shares her research on the #poleshift: when; what to expect prior to & during shift; safe locations; bug out survival bag; and more. (PLEASE DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AS WELL!)
#Virtualreality has come along way from being science fiction to be a working product, and research suggests that experiencing simulated environments could increase empathy. A recent study at Standford Virtual Human Interaction Lab found that participants who took part in the VR experience “becoming homeless” increased not only levels of empathy but also had long-lasting effects.
Theoretical physicists and astrophysicists, investigating irregularities in the cosmic microwave background (the ‘afterglow’ of the Big Bang), have found there is substantial evidence supporting a #holographic explanation of the universe. A holographic universe, an idea first suggested in the 1990s, is one where all the information that makes up our 3-D ‘reality’ (plus time) is contained in a 2-D surface on its boundaries.
Scientists in Israel say a cure for cancer is only a year away. Could it really be true?
Doctors and psychologists recommend limiting digital device use for children. Here are six of the best ways to make Android devices safe for your kids…
The Chinese scientist who announced to the world in November 2018 that he had created a pair of gene-edited twin girls could face the death penalty for corruption and bribery charges, a British geneticist fears.
With the rush to fully utilize 5G technology, many are speaking about the dangers of the associated radiation.
David Talbott, the founder of The Thunderbolts Project, offers his thoughts on the recent developments and progress of the Electric Universe movement. #electricuniverse
Since the #moon is tidally locked to the Earth, for millennia we could only guess what mysteries lay on its “dark side.” Then in 1959 the Luna 3 spacecraft sent back a photo that prompted more questions than it answered.
The only total lunar #eclipse of 2019, the Super Blood Moon Eclipse on Jan 20-21, will be visible for its entirety in North and South America. Here’s what you should know about it…
On the night of Jan. 20, beginning just minutes after 10:30 p.m. EST, the sun, the Earth and the moon will converge in an instance of perfect cosmic alignment to create a total lunar eclipse. Here’s how you can watch online.
In a trio of letters sent Tuesday to executives at Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, a coalition of 90 civil and human rights groups called on the companies to refuse to sell facial recognition technology to governments across the globe, cautioning that such systems can endanger people and undermine public trust. #governmentsurveillance
When our smartphones, televisions or other gadgets stop working, it seems like the only choice we have is to get rid of it. This never-ending stream of electronic waste has created mountains of toxic trash that’s hazardous to people and the planet.
Earth, space, and science news by Suspicious0bservers for January 11, 2019, including: Earth’s magnetic field is acting up and geologists don’t know why, and much more… #poleshift
