Early 20th Century Earthquakes May Have Been Caused By Calif. Oil Boom
31 October, 2016
Early 20th Century Earthquakes May Have Been Caused By Calif. Oil Boom
Early 20th Century Earthquakes May Have Been Caused By Calif. Oil Boom
Lying Repetitively Linked to Decreased Amygdala Activity
Lying Repetitively Linked to Decreased Amygdala Activity
Southern Europe Could Be Desert by 2100, Study Says
Southern Europe Could Be Desert by 2100, Study Says
Low-oxygen environment leads to heart regeneration in mice, UTSW research shows
Low-oxygen environment leads to heart regeneration in mice, UTSW research shows
Zika now implicated in male infertility too
Zika now implicated in male infertility too
A gene, TP53, is a major part of why elephants beat cancer
A gene, TP53, is a major part of why elephants beat cancer
High resting heart rate and blood pressure linked to later mental health disorders
High resting heart rate and blood pressure linked to later mental health disorders
Study details newly discovered mineral merelaniite
Study details newly discovered mineral merelaniite
Oil production could have caused century-old California earthquakes. California's natural quakes might not be as frequent as previously thought.
Oil production could have caused century-old California earthquakes. California's natural quakes might not be as frequent as previously thought.
New theory of lunar origin explains how the Moon got into its current orbit and why it has a similar composition to the Earth
New theory of lunar origin explains how the Moon got into its current orbit and why it has a similar composition to the Earth
MIT researchers use nanobionics to engineer sensors into the part of the spinach leaf where photosynthesis happens. These sensors can detect a chemical that is often in landmines and other explosives: nitroaromatic compounds. (Nature Materials)
10 Breakthroughs That Are Poised To Transform Our Health in 2017
10 Breakthroughs That Are Poised To Transform Our Health in 2017
Whey protein supplement 'significantly' lowers blood pressure and reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke
Whey protein supplement 'significantly' lowers blood pressure and reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke
This is the most detailed map yet of our place in the universe
This is the most detailed map yet of our place in the universe
First new antibiotic in 30 years discovered in major breakthrough
First new antibiotic in 30 years discovered in major breakthrough
A snake with the largest venom glands in the world could hold the answer to pain relief, scientists have found.
A snake with the largest venom glands in the world could hold the answer to pain relief, scientists have found.
Study: Kids born to parents who are 35+ yo at increased risk of autism, risk continues to rise with parental age
Study: Kids born to parents who are 35+ yo at increased risk of autism, risk continues to rise with parental age
Five of the Biggest Problems in Physics May Have Been Solved at Once: A new theory proposes six new types of particles and could solve some of the biggest problems in physics.
Five of the Biggest Problems in Physics May Have Been Solved at Once: A new theory proposes six new types of particles and could solve some of the biggest problems in physics.
NASA engineers are carving pumpkins again to celebrate Halloween. This includes a Pumpkin-rendition of Marvin Minsky's Useless Machine.
NASA engineers are carving pumpkins again to celebrate Halloween. This includes a Pumpkin-rendition of Marvin Minsky's Useless Machine.
Swifts fly for 10 straight months out of the year with no break
Swifts fly for 10 straight months out of the year with no break
The Mangrove Finch: An Extinction in Slow Motion
The Mangrove Finch: An Extinction in Slow Motion
The contribution of glacial isostatic adjustment to projections of sea-level change along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America - Love - 2016 - Earth's Future - Wiley Online Library
The contribution of glacial isostatic adjustment to projections of sea-level change along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America - Love - 2016 - Earth's Future - Wiley Online Library
First new antibiotic in 30 years discovered in major breakthrough
First new antibiotic in 30 years discovered in major breakthrough
Inner secrets of Moon's mysterious ringed Orientale Basin revealed by gravity data
Inner secrets of Moon's mysterious ringed Orientale Basin revealed by gravity data
Science AMA Series: I'm Professor Chris French, Director of the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit at Goldsmiths, University of London. I’m back on Halloween to talk about my research on the psychology of paranormal beliefs and experiences. AMA!
I am the Head of the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit at Goldsmiths, University of London. Anomalistic psychology is the study of extraordinary phenomena or behaviour and experience, including those that are often labelled 'paranormal'.
From a young age I was fascinated by claims of the paranormal and was myself a firm believer up until early adulthood. However, the more I learned about psychology the more I appreciated our potential for fooling ourselves. Although our cognitive systems are truly amazing, they are also subject to various cognitive biases that can lead us to misperceive, misremember and misinterpret situations in such a way that we might think we have experienced something paranormal.
Since 2000 I have undertaken research on phenomena such as ESP (Extrasensory perception), sleep paralysis, false memories, paranormal beliefs, alien contact claims, and belief in conspiracies. I am one of the leading paranormal sceptics in the UK and regularly appear on television and radio, as well contributing to articles and podcasts for the Guardian.
I will be here to answer questions at 9:30am EST, 1:30pm GMT. Ask me anything!
EDIT: In the meantime, if you'd like to find out more about the phenomenon of sleep paralysis, you can listen to a short podcast we put together on the subject.
Scientists have found a lake under the sea - those who swim there won't come back alive
Scientists have found a lake under the sea - those who swim there won't come back alive
Humanity's corner of the Milky Way may be larger than expected
Humanity's corner of the Milky Way may be larger than expected
Male doctors are more likely to have legal action taken against them than female doctors
Male doctors are more likely to have legal action taken against them than female doctors
Astronomers Find Group of Fast-Spinning, X-ray Active Stars
Astronomers Find Group of Fast-Spinning, X-ray Active Stars
Researchers Figure Out Potential Reason Why Bacteria Only Causes Acne In Some People And Not Others
Researchers Figure Out Potential Reason Why Bacteria Only Causes Acne In Some People And Not Others
New smash theory in physics says it can fix the standard model.
New smash theory in physics says it can fix the standard model.
Autism spectrum disorder linked to mutations in some mitochondrial DNA
Autism spectrum disorder linked to mutations in some mitochondrial DNA
The largest jet engine ever built is so big it could swallow a bus whole
The largest jet engine ever built is so big it could swallow a bus whole
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Scientists discover way to make milk chocolate have dark chocolate health benefits
Scientists discover way to make milk chocolate have dark chocolate health benefits
As Earth Warms, the Diseases That May Lie Within Permafrost Become a Bigger Worry
As Earth Warms, the Diseases That May Lie Within Permafrost Become a Bigger Worry
Researchers surprised at the unexpected hardness of gallium nitride
Researchers surprised at the unexpected hardness of gallium nitride
Picture of primate common ancestor coming into focus
Picture of primate common ancestor coming into focus
Water splitting–biosynthetic system with CO2 reduction efficiencies exceeding photosynthesis
Water splitting–biosynthetic system with CO2 reduction efficiencies exceeding photosynthesis
Beating Our Brains: Transcending the Rudiments of Our Intuitions
Beating Our Brains: Transcending the Rudiments of Our Intuitions
Big biological datasets map life's networks
Big biological datasets map life's networks
No Difference in Behavioral Issues In Children Adopted By LGBT Parents When Compared To Children Adopted By Heterosexual Parents.
No Difference in Behavioral Issues In Children Adopted By LGBT Parents When Compared To Children Adopted By Heterosexual Parents.
A MASSIVE sequencing project (of +60,000 people) has shown that ~3,000 genes have virtually no mutations and yet 72% of those genes have no known effect on humans...
A MASSIVE sequencing project (of +60,000 people) has shown that ~3,000 genes have virtually no mutations and yet 72% of those genes have no known effect on humans...
A scientific rebuttal to the recent NYT's article on the doubts of GMO efficacy
A scientific rebuttal to the recent NYT's article on the doubts of GMO efficacy
Study finds that subtle, unconscious increases in arousal, indicated by a faster heartbeat and dilated pupils, shape our confidence for visual experiences. Findings raise the possibility that patients suffering from depression and anxiety might perceive an unrealistically certain or uncertain world.
Study finds that subtle, unconscious increases in arousal, indicated by a faster heartbeat and dilated pupils, shape our confidence for visual experiences. Findings raise the possibility that patients suffering from depression and anxiety might perceive an unrealistically certain or uncertain world.
Before the Flood - Full Movie | National Geographic
Before the Flood - Full Movie | National Geographic
Scientist identify remarkably diverse mitochondrial mutations in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Scientist identify remarkably diverse mitochondrial mutations in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Competition is the best workout motivation, study finds
Competition is the best workout motivation, study finds
Boeing CEO Muilenburg's real space shot: doubling profit margins - Cahill
Boeing CEO Muilenburg's real space shot: doubling profit margins - Cahill