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Harvard Researchers Suggest Aliens Could Be “Walking Among Us”
16 Jul 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
A recent paper from researchers at Harvard University has put an interesting twist on one of humanity’s biggest questions; are we alone in the universe?
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Study Suggests That Night Owls’ Cognitive Function Are Superior To Early Birds
11 Jul 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
This is bad news for early birds, but it seems to dispel the notion that those who stay up late struggle to focus the next day.
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Clinical Trial Shows Ketamine Tablet Twice A Week Can Half The Severity Of Depression
25 Jun 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
This opens the door for the possible treatment of severe depression using a simpler form that can be administered at home without medical supervision.
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From Birds On Prozac To Fish Addicted To Meth, Pharmaceutical Ingredient Pollution Is Seriously Affecting Biodiversity
13 Jun 2024 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
Next time you’re thinking of flushing your Prozac down the drain, maybe don’t.
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You’re Right – More People Have Been Dying Since The COVID Vaccine
04 Jun 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Experts are now calling for more research into the side effects of vaccines and possible links to mortality rates.
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They Say Tattoos Increase Your Risk Of Cancer By 21% [Video]
03 Jun 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Researchers examined the link between the global rise in the popularity of tattoos and the unexplained increase in cases of malignant lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system.
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Research Proves Male Birth Control Gel Applied To Shoulders Is ‘Faster And More Effective’ Than Other Methods
03 Jun 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Seeing as how most couples still rely on the female partner to take contraceptives, this could be an easy way to share contraceptive responsibility.
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We Will Have The World’s First Trillionaire Sooner Than You Might Expect
10 May 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
We could have our first trillionaire in 10 years, but at current rates, it will take 230 years to end poverty.
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Zimbabwean Scientist Finds Massive ‘Previously Overlooked’ Gold Resource In South Africa
03 Apr 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
The groundbreaking research has revealed that we might be sitting on an estimated R450 billion resource.
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The UK Is Officially The Second Most Miserable Nation In The World, While South Africa Is The Third
13 Mar 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Only Uzbekistan beat Britain and South Africa as the most miserable country.
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Why It’s Problematic For Major Corporations Like Nestlé To Sponsor Health Research In South Africa
06 Mar 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
One has to question how it works exactly if researchers are getting bag loads of money from a company to afford the ins and outs of rigorous health research when that company happens to sell sweets and chocolate.
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The South African Astronomical Observatory’s ‘Open Nights’ Should Be On Your Cape Town ‘To-Do List’
15 Feb 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
This is one of Cape Town’s best ‘uncommon’ experiences and one that the whole family will enjoy.
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SA Agulhas 1 Will Now Allow Tourists To Tag Along To Antarctica
05 Feb 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Tourism will be important parts of the repurposed Agulhas 1.
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First Recording Of A Dying Human Brain Reveals ‘Life Recall’ Activity
27 Oct 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
The finding has finally given some credence to accounts of near-death experiences, in which life flashes before your eyes, in a phenomenon dubbed by researchers as “life recall.”
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Ancient Documents Suggest That Vlad The Impaler Had A Condition That Made Him Cry Blood
16 Oct 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
The recent study used mass spectrometry to examine the personal letters written by the guy responsible for this reign of terror in an effort to understand him better.
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Jamais Vu: The Science Behind The Eerie Opposite Of Déjà Vu
02 Oct 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
Scientists hope this could give better insight into obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), where repeated actions are often a symptom.
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New Research Shows That Stress Is Behind South Africa’s Richest High Schoolers’ Increased Vaping
22 Sep 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
A recent survey conducted by the University of Cape Town Lung Institute has shed light on the concerning trend of South African high school pupils from high-income schools turning to vaping.
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First Full Scientific ‘Health Check’ Of Earth’s Ecosystems Shows We Are Definitely Not ‘Safe’
15 Sep 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
While some argue that the planetary boundaries concept oversimplifies complex global systems, it’s a needed reminder of our impact on the Earth and the need to change the way we do things.
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Researchers Gave Homeless People $7 500 As An Experiment, Here’s What Happened
07 Sep 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
Conducted between 2018 and 2020, the study tracked 115 homeless people in Vancouver between the ages of 19-65 over a year.
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Doctor Who Studied Five Thousand Near-Death Experiences Claims There Is ‘Without A Doubt’ An Afterlife
30 Aug 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
A doctor who specialises in Radiation Oncology claims to have proven without a doubt that there is an afterlife after having studied more than 5 000 near-death experiences (NDE’s).
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Neuroscience Research Explains What Your Response To The Viral TikTok ASMR Bottle-Smashing Trend Means [Video]
28 Aug 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
It may seem strange, but millions of TikTok users are tuning in to watch videos of a viral trend where bottles and jars filled with drinks or food are rolled down steps before shattering.
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New Research Busts Myths Around What Really Happens When People ‘See Ghosts’
23 Aug 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
Scientists have delved into the psychological and environmental factors that contribute to people believing they’ve witnessed the paranormal, which has helped uncover the truth behind cases like the Penyffordd Farm.
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Is Our Tap Water Safe To Drink? Results Are In For Water Tested Across SA Cities
15 Aug 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
While it’s a relief that we can rest easy knowing that our tap water won’t make us ill, the discrepancy between the independent testing and the government’s report highlights the importance of transparency and public access to reliable information about water quality.
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Do Single People Have Better Sex Lives Than Couples?
11 Aug 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
As an interesting side note, it was found that divorced people tend to have more sex on average than both married and single people. Make with that info what you will…
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Sweet But Terrifying: Crocodiles Found To Respond To Human Baby Cries
10 Aug 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
Results published by a team of bioacoustics researchers at the University of Saint-Etienne in France, have shown that crocodiles respond ‘immediately’ to the sound of babies crying, and it’s as unsettling as it is sweet (kinda).
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Breakthrough In Nail-Biting Could Help End Repetitive Habits
24 Jul 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
According to research, the ‘habit replacement strategy’ involves touching skin gently, such as by lightly rubbing fingertips together or rubbing the palm or back of the arm, at least twice a day.
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Researchers Put The ‘Small Dick Energy’/ Sports Car Correlation To The Test
20 Feb 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Researchers have proven that there is a link between flexing with flashy cars and a deep-down need to over/compensate for something.
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Don’t Tell The Kids: New Study Shows Xbox Won’t Rot Your Brain
09 Feb 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
Regardless of the game type or length of time a child plays a video game, there is no correlation with a decline in cognitive ability.
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Poor Sleep Linked To ‘Paranormal Experiences’
23 Jan 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
Not enough sleep can make the Boogieman real. At least to you.
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Worldwide Breakdown Expected In A Few Decades – These Countries Could Survive
30 Jul 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
A new study suggests that a global societal collapse is very likely “within a few decades”, but there are a few countries that could keep civilisation afloat.
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