WHAT'S BEING CLAIMED: A team of Israeli scientists discovered that prehistoric cave paintings were motivated by hypoxia or lack of oxygen in the brain.They ran simulations in caves to prove this point.The reduced oxygen would have put them in a state of altered consciousness, euphoria, and hallucinations, resulting in interesting art that still amazes the modern world … [Read more...] about Altered consciousness inspired prehistoric cave paintings
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Expert warns: human-alien encounter could be disastrous
WHAT'S BEING CLAIMED: Michio Kaku is a renowned professor and astrophysicist based in New York.With the advancements in space technology, Kaku believes that humanity is not far from discovering and encountering alien life.However, Kaku warns that a human-alien encounter can have dire consequences. New York-based professor and physicist Michio Kaku gave out a warning … [Read more...] about Expert warns: human-alien encounter could be disastrous
NASA astronomers detect first X-rays from Uranus
NASA astronomers at the Chandra X-ray Observatory have detected X-ray emissions from Uranus. The X-ray emissions were detected from a 2002 and 2007 observation of the planet.Only one spacecraft has ever successfully approached Uranus. NASA astronomers have detected X-ray emissions from Uranus for the first time. The astronomers at Chandra X-ray … [Read more...] about NASA astronomers detect first X-rays from Uranus
NASA helicopter snaps first Mars color photo
WHAT'S BEING CLAIMED: NASA's "Ingenuity" helicopter snapped its first color photo of Mars on April 3.The low-resolution photo shows the rocky floor of Mars' Jezero Crater.Ingenuity will take to the skies on April 11 for its first hover test flight. NASA's little helicopter on Mars snapped its first color photograph of the planet on April 3. Ingenuity, … [Read more...] about NASA helicopter snaps first Mars color photo
NASA to “punch” asteroid to prevent impact
WHAT'S BEING CLAIMED: NASA is set to launch a mission by July 2021 to prevent asteroids from hitting the Earth.The mission will use a spaceship to deter an asteroid's orbit. Up until now, the only option for deterring an asteroid headed for Earth was using nuclear weapons. Can you prevent an asteroid from hitting Earth? NASA is trying to prove it can … [Read more...] about NASA to “punch” asteroid to prevent impact