Svalbard Global Seed Vault is a seed bank located in Svalbard, Norway. It is the world’s second-largest seed bank with a capacity of about 8 million different types of seeds. The main purpose of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault is to help preserve genetic diversity and help reduce the risk of global crop failures. What […]
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The AI that was able to knock out the human champions after 8 days of playing one of the world’s most complex poker games.
For years, people have been trying to create a computer system that can outplay the best human poker players. In a recent study, researchers from the University of Alberta showed that an artificial intelligence (AI) program was able to do just that – it outperformed professional human poker players in an eight-day competition. While this […]
We should continue to use extremely cruel animal experiments to test for mental illnesses related to depression. They are thinking about what not to do.
It is with heavy hearts that we write this article, as we know that many people are opposed to the use of extremely cruel animal experiments to test for mental illnesses related to depression. We understand why this might be an unpopular position, but we believe that it is one which should be reconsidered. Mental […]
On July 20th 47 years ago, humans were able to land on the surface of the moon for the first time as a great achievement of space science.
On July 20th, 1969, American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon. It was an incredible accomplishment for space science and humanity as a whole. 47 years later, we can look back on that event and appreciate its importance all over again. The moon landing on […]
For years, scientists have been researching why humans are at increased risk of heart disease.
Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide, and it’s no secret that the risk for developing the condition increases as you get older. Scientists have long been baffled by why this is the case, but a recent study has revealed one potential answer. The Role of Lipids in Heart Disease Heart disease is […]
In fact, we humans did not descend from the monkeys we see now.
For years, scientists have debated the origins of human beings. Are we descended from the monkeys we see now? Or are we something else entirely? In this article, we will explore the evidence for and against monkey ancestry, and determine which theory is more plausible. What is DNA and where does it come from? DNA […]
Birds are very patriotic creatures even before they hatch. This was surprisingly discovered by scientists studying the eggs of yellow-legged gulls.
One of the most interesting things about the yellow-legged gulls is their incredibly patriotic behavior when they hatch. Scientists studying these eggs found that the chicks display a strong sense of nationalism, displaying behaviors that are typical of adults! This shows just how important it is for young birds to learn about their country and […]
One of the Internet’s Favorite Tech Guys, Elon Mars, has revealed something his Neuralink has been secretly working on.
Neuralink is a company founded by Elon Musk, with the stated goal of developing technology to help human brains connect with each other and with machines. In a recent interview with ABC News, Musk revealed that Neuralink has been working on a project that could change the way we view AI – creating a neural […]
According to a new study, what is happening in the world today is unusual and we are experiencing something that has never happened in the last 2000 years.
The world is changing at an unprecedented rate, and it is not just due to the current political climate. According to a new study, the world we are living in right now is something that has never happened in the last 2000 years. The study, which was conducted by scientists at University College London, claims […]
SpaceX, the space company, is preparing to provide the Internet to the whole world, and if it can actually be done, it will be a big milestone for them.
SpaceX has always been a company that is pushing the envelope when it comes to space exploration. With its newest program, the goal is to bring high-speed Internet access to everyone on Earth. And if it can actually be done, it will be a big milestone for them. What is SpaceX? SpaceX is a private […]