CGI or not, pareidolia remains fundamental in human brain’s physiology. It’s the tendency for perception to impose a meaningful interpretation on a nebulous stimulus, usually visual, so that one sees an object, pattern, or meaning where there is none. Pareidolia, a phenomenon deeply embedded within the intricate workings of the human mind, continues to captivate scientists … [Read more...] about The Enduring Power of Pareidolia: A Glimpse into the Intricacies of Human Perception
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A Mission To Alpha Centauri Within A Human Lifetime Has Just Become More Realistic
The ambitious quest to reach Alpha Centauri, the nearest star system to Earth, within a human lifetime has taken a significant step forward. For years, the Breakthrough Initiatives have pondered the possibility of making this monumental journey in a matter of decades, not millennia, thereby allowing the very scientists who initiate the mission to witness its outcomes. A recent … [Read more...] about A Mission To Alpha Centauri Within A Human Lifetime Has Just Become More Realistic
People think this sun bear is actually a human in a costume — zoo denies conspiracy theories
Visit the zoo and you can see all kinds of unique and interesting animals. But the sun bears at a Chinese zoo are catching the world’s attention for a very unusual reason: people think they’re actually just humans in disguise. A video of a black sun bear from the Hangzhou Zoo in Eastern China, which reportedly originated on the Chinese site Weibo has gone viral … [Read more...] about People think this sun bear is actually a human in a costume — zoo denies conspiracy theories
Oldest Ever Human Genetic Data Recovered From 2-Million-Year-Old Hominid Fossils
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have achieved the seemingly impossible – extracting genetic data from fossilized teeth dating back over two million years. These ancient teeth belonged to a long-extinct species of humans that once inhabited South Africa. The revelation marks a monumental milestone in paleoanthropology, offering invaluable insights into the human … [Read more...] about Oldest Ever Human Genetic Data Recovered From 2-Million-Year-Old Hominid Fossils
Mischief the Raven: Mindblowing Video Reveals Remarkable Human Mimicry Skills
Parrots have long been recognized for their ability to mimic human speech, but a recent video featuring Mischief the raven showcases that they are not the only avian species capable of this astonishing talent. In the video, a skilled American trainer demonstrates how she has taught Mischief, the intelligent raven, to communicate using words like "Hello" and "Hi." The trainer … [Read more...] about Mischief the Raven: Mindblowing Video Reveals Remarkable Human Mimicry Skills