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Aliens Could Use Black Hole for Energy
In 1969, physicist Roger Penrose proposed a theory that extraterrestrial beings could harness energy from a black hole by lowering an object into its ergosphere.
Satellite Receives Power from Earth
In a groundbreaking experiment, scientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have successfully transmitted electricity from Earth to a satellite in space, demonstrating the
4-day workweek boosts productivity in Iceland
In Iceland, a recent experiment aimed to determine whether working fewer hours while maintaining the same salary could lead to increased efficiency and productivity. Iceland
Chimpanzee Working Memory Equals Children’s
The memory capacity of chimpanzees and children is almost identical, according to a recent study by scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology.
Turning Light into Matter
Physicists at a British laboratory are attempting to prove a theory that has been considered unprovable for over 80 years: that light can be converted
Viking Sunstone Navigation in Clouds
The Vikings were known for their mastery of navigation on the high seas, even before the invention of the magnetic compass. They were able to
Invisibility through precise counter-radiation
Incredible as it may sound, a counter-light beam could be used to make objects disappear optically. A precise counter-radiation causes an optical cloaking effect in
Physicists Disprove Alternative to Quantum Theory
Vienna, Austria – Physicists have once again put quantum mechanics to the test with a new experiment using a special metamaterial, which has confirmed the
3 Key Compatibility Factors for Happy Couples
Japanese psychologists have discovered in an experiment that the mere sight of a mobile phone disrupts concentration. Researchers previously believed that active use of mobile
Can Humans Predict the Future?
Psychologist Daryl Bem from Cornell University claims to have found evidence that people can predict the future through precognition or clairvoyance. His study, published in
