It sounds like folklore, but science says otherwise. A wild crow that has never seen you, never been trapped by you, and never been threatened by you can still recognize your face and react aggressively—simply because its parents taught it that you are dangerous. This remarkable discovery comes from research led by John Marzluff at the University of Washington. Scientists … [Read more...] about Crows Remember Human Faces for Years — And Pass Their Grudges to the Next Generation
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Alien civilizations have not visited Earth and never will, physicist claims
The idea that alien civilisations may one day visit Earth has long captured the public imagination. However, some physicists argue that the laws of the universe make such encounters extremely unlikely. The argument centres on a simple observation often associated with Richard Feynman—that despite the vast number of stars in the night sky, there is no clear evidence of … [Read more...] about Alien civilizations have not visited Earth and never will, physicist claims
Montana Considers Becoming First US State To Ban mRNA Vaccine Use
HELENA, Mont. — Montana lawmakers are debating a bill that could make the state the first in the nation to ban mRNA vaccines, igniting a fierce debate about vaccine safety, individual liberties, and the role of science in public health policy. House Bill 371 (HB 371), sponsored by State Rep. Greg Kmetz (R-Miles City), has drawn both passionate support and staunch … [Read more...] about Montana Considers Becoming First US State To Ban mRNA Vaccine Use
Joint Vaccine Against COVID-19 And Flu Provides Strong Protection In Early Tests
Tired of juggling separate flu and COVID-19 shots? Imagine a future where a single injection shields you from both seasonal influenza and the ever-present threat of SARS-CoV-2. Groundbreaking research suggests this dream could soon become a reality. A new study details a promising approach using a deactivated virus to deliver proteins from both influenza A and SARS-CoV-2, … [Read more...] about Joint Vaccine Against COVID-19 And Flu Provides Strong Protection In Early Tests
If Humans Die Out, Octopuses Already Have the Chops to Build the Next Civilization, Scientist Claims
Earth is no stranger to extinctions. As scientists have discerned from fossil records, species on Earth have already passed through five mass extinction events in the planet’s lifetime, including the last mass extinction roughly 65 million years ago that wiped out the dinosaurs. Now, scientists believe we might be in the midst of another. Humans’ impact on biodiversity—via … [Read more...] about If Humans Die Out, Octopuses Already Have the Chops to Build the Next Civilization, Scientist Claims