[ad_1] pixabay Karl Wolfe, a former American aviator who claimed to have seen extraterrestrial structures on the surface of the moon, died of an accident. The former Seargent of the US Air …
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[ad_1] Ocean cleaning researchers say the patch contains no less than 1,800 billion pieces of plastic, representing a total weight of 80,000 tons, the equivalent of 500 large planes. About 92% of …
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[ad_1] An ice tray the size of Texas seems to mingle with the art of music. The ice shelf of Ross in Antarctic emits tones reminiscent of a didgeridoo, or the drone …
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[ad_1] The ice shelf of Ross in Antarctic emits tones reminiscent of a didgeridoo, or the drone of a horror movie soundtrack. Sounds are created when the wind blows on the snow-covered …
Read More »Breakthrough Prizes $ 22M award for new therapies, new materials, math and more
[ad_1] The program known as the "Oscars of Science" has been revealed to the spotlight – and almost $ 22 million in awards – at next month's Breakthrough Prize ceremony in Silicon …
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[ad_1] A virtual reality experience developed by Stanford, called "Becoming Homeless," helps broaden the research on how this new immersive technology affects people's level of empathy. Fernanda Herrera, left, observes colleague Hannah …
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[ad_1] October 17 (UPI) – The new study suggests that virtual reality could be used to reinforce empathy. The tool could be used to encourage tolerance and acceptance of marginalized groups. Empathy …
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