A deep, dark section of the Pacific Ocean — the abyssal plain known as the Clarion-Clipperton Zone — contains more than 5,500 marine life species, about 90 percent of which are new to science, according to a new study.Mining companies have staked out licenses to mine precious minerals from the area, something that can begin once the International Seabed Authority lays out final mining regulations, which could happen in a few weeks. Meanwhile, scientists should start assessing which of these ...read more
No, it’s not Photoshop; this fish has human-like teeth. Meet the sheepshead fish — Archosargus probatocephalus. While this fish made quite a stir in 2021 after an angler posted an image of the fish on social media, the sheepshead has been well-known for centuries. There is even a neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY, named after the fish. While plenty of fish have teeth, there are not many fish with human teeth. Here is more information on our toothy twin. Why Does the Sheepshead Fish Have Hum ...read more
Before his death in 1996, Carl Sagan was likely the most famous living scientist. A pioneer in space exploration and in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, he spent his life probing ideas that aroused the public imagination.Who Is Carl Sagan?It’s no surprise that Sagan’s greatest feats occurred not in secluded laboratories, but on the bright, world-wide stage of late-night talk shows, award-winning books and TV programs viewed by hundreds of millions.His scholarly accomplishments ...read more
In the dynamic world of health and wellness, understanding the delicate balance of hormones within the human body is crucial. Estrogen, one of the primary sex hormones in both men and women, plays a significant role in various bodily functions. However, an excessive amount of estrogen can lead to imbalances and undesirable effects. As a result, an increasing number of individuals are turning to anti-estrogen supplements to help regulate their hormone levels and promote overall well-being.Steppin ...read more
As the field of artificial intelligence (AI) has grown from vague hopes to striking realities, as seen in technologies like ChatGPT, so too have alarms grown clearer. Geoffrey Hinton, the so-called “godfather of AI,” left Google to speak more clearly about the threat posed by the technology, which may one day grow smarter than its creators. He strictly opposes allowing the military to use AI and worries that an artificial hyperintelligence could one day manipulate human beings.How do we conv ...read more
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