New Genetic Research Traces the Dramatic Journey of the Takah?, Driven into Fiordland by Humans, Rats, and Dogs

New Genetic Research Traces the Dramatic Journey of the Takah?, Driven into Fiordland by Humans, Rats, and Dogs

The takah?, a flightless bird native to New Zealand, has long been a subject of scientific debate regarding its history and origins. However, recent research has shed new light on the significant impact of humans and past climate change on the takah? population. Genetic analysis has also revealed that the takah? is closely related to…

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An expert provides insights on the possibility of transferring your consciousness to a computer

An expert provides insights on the possibility of transferring your consciousness to a computer

The concept of mind uploading, which involves transitioning a person from their biological body to a synthetic hardware, has gained attention in the transhumanism movement. Advocates of mind uploading, such as Ray Kurzweil, Nick Bostrom, and Randal Koene, believe that it could allow humans to transcend the limitations of the human condition and potentially live…

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How Evolution Research Could Have Avoided the Controversial Claims Surrounding Extinct Humans

How Evolution Research Could Have Avoided the Controversial Claims Surrounding Extinct Humans

A recent article published by researchers led by palaeoanthropologist Lee Berger made sensational claims about an extinct human species called Homo naledi. The researchers argued that H. naledi buried their dead in Rising Star Cave in South Africa over 240,000 years ago and may have decorated the cave walls. However, many scientists, including the authors…

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Science communicators should refrain from portraying the universe as a purposeless void.

Science communicators should refrain from portraying the universe as a purposeless void.

The scientific worldview has made significant contributions to human progress. However, as science delves into areas once dominated by religion, such as the origins of the universe and consciousness, science communication often presents a pessimistic view of the world. For instance, an article in New Scientist suggests that our perception of dogs loving us may…

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Experts Disagree with Nearly 50% of Men Surveyed Who Believe They Could Successfully Pilot a Passenger Plane

Experts Disagree with Nearly 50% of Men Surveyed Who Believe They Could Successfully Pilot a Passenger Plane

Imagine this scenario: you’re on a plane, enjoying your journey to your holiday destination, when suddenly a flight attendant announces that both pilots are unable to fly the aircraft. They ask if there are any passengers who believe they could land the plane with assistance from air traffic control. Surprisingly, about one-third of adult Americans,…

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