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Explore the emerging science positing octopuses as Earth's future rulers. Dive into Ray Nayler's sci-fi vision, delve into the creature's uncommon intellect, and hypothetically map its evolutionary path.
Innovations at King's College leverage AI and machine learning to predict health outcomes via metabolic age estimation tools, revolutionizing our understanding of aging.
Discover Assistant Professor Akiko Frischhut's groundbreaking study on experiencing timelessness during advanced meditation, published in The Philosophical Quarterly.
Discover how prehistoric DNA, analyzed by a world-leading team of scientists, unravels mysteries of Indo-European language origins and ancestral movements across Europe and Asia.
Unravel the mystery of Woolly Mammoths' sudden extinction on Wrangel Island - new research highlights vital survival strategies, challenges long-held assumptions, and sheds light on future conservation efforts.
Survey reveals 16% of US adults prefer cannabis to prescription medications and alcohol for better sleep. Data shows a societal shift towards natural sleep aids, indicating broader acceptance of cannabis.
"Findings suggest that sanctioned marijuana use may reduce anxiety medication prescriptions. The study opens discussion on marijuana legislation, pharmaceutical reliance, and mental health treatment."
Explore UCL's latest study on the positive impact of exercise and sleep on memory performance, revealing longer-lasting cognitive benefits than previously thought.
New study reveals potential negative impact of long-term pulsed electromagnetic fields on liver, immune health in rats, urging further research for public safety among rising EMF devices presence.
Discover the 1.5 million-year-old fossil tracks of Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei near Kenya's Lake Turkana. Learn about early human predecessors' evolution and interactions.
Explore the fascinating world of aphantasia where visual imagination is limited. Discussing the impact on daydreams, mind-wandering and processing trauma, this study offers fascinating insights.
Discover the University of Bath's giant stride in nanotechnology, revolutionizing healthcare and energy sectors. Learn about the science of controlling individual molecules, improving pharmaceutical creation and energy solutions.
Unlocking ocean memory, University of Liverpool researchers reveal that the North Atlantic can 'remember' conditions for 10-20 years, reshaping climate forecasting accuracy.
Uncover the hidden benefits of dormancy in species survival amid environmental changes. Explore how hibernation aids in evolution and protects against extinction, with insights from groundbreaking research on diapause in nematodes.
Discover how AI is transforming online dating as Bumble founder, Whitney Wolfe Herd unveils plans for AI-driven matchmaking. Explore a future where digital assistants facilitate love.
Discover how Ohio State University's breakthrough AI system uses extensive patient data to predict optimal stroke prevention treatments, revolutionizing cardiac care.
Explore the role of AI in revolutionizing medical imaging. Dive into discussions on how AI integration enhances diagnostic precision and efficiency amidst skepticism from medical practitioners.