Yes, Elon Musk’s brain chip could be hacked to record brain activity, Neuralink human trial patient admits

Hackers can siphon data from a Neuralink computer chip embedded in a person’s brain, the first patient to receive the advanced medical device had admitted. Noland Arbaugh, the 29-year-old patient who was left paralyzed below the shoulder after a diving accident, discussed the threat of hackers in a candid podcast interview with Joe Rogan. Asked … Read more

New research unravels the origins of cumulative culture in human evolution

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Oldowan core, Koobi Fora, Kenya (First period, below baselines). Credit: Curry, Michael. 2020. Oldowan core, Koobi Forums. Museum of Stone Tools. Retrieved June 10, 2024. From: https://une.pedestal3d.com/r/DGHMTdkn4_ Our modern culture and technology emerge from millennia of cultural knowledge that has been continually collected and reinterpreted. We are all the culmination of thousands of generations that … Read more

New study confirms chemicals are absorbed through human skin forever – University of Birmingham

A study of 17 commonly used synthetic ‘forever chemicals’ has shown that these toxins can be easily absorbed through human skin. New research, published in Environment International, proves for the first time that a wide range of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) – chemicals that do not break down in nature – can penetrate the skin barrier … Read more

New piranha-like fish with ‘human teeth’ and Eye of Sauron marking found deep in the Amazon

A comapriosn between the Eye of Sauron (left ) and Myloplus sauron (right)

A new species of piranha-like fish has been discovered in the Amazon after secretly disguising itself as another, almost identical species for almost 200 years. Scientists have named the newly discovered fish after the dark lord Sauron from JRR Tolkien’s fantasy epic ‘The Lord of the Rings’. However, the fish is not nearly as scary … Read more

Scientists discover a surprising link between ancient biology and limited human hair growth

This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread OK! MPC1 is expressed in the human hair follicle and MPC inhibition blocks cell cycle progression and disrupts the expression of hair follicle signaling pathway genes. A) MPC1 and PDK immunoreactivity in human hair follicles. CTS connective tissue sheath. DP – … Read more

Organoids and Embryo Models: Redefining Human Individuality? – Neuroscience news

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Resume: Advances in organoids and embryonic models raise questions about human individuality. A new study argues that these models can strengthen, not weaken, the concept of human individuality from a personality and emotional framework. Researchers emphasize that current technologies are far from achieving personality in embryo models or organoids. The ethical focus must remain on … Read more

The asteroid that will come closer to Earth than ever before in human history

Artist’s impression of the asteroid (99942) Apophis. The Planetary Society; CC BY NC 3.0 Friday the 13th may be considered an unlucky day, but at 5:45 AM EDT (11:45 AM CEST) on Friday, April 13, 2029, it will prove just the opposite when an asteroid the size of a “dinosaur killer” safely passes by Earth. … Read more

Face of the world’s first human – a ‘strong and serene’ man – is revealed 300,000 years after his death

The lifelike statue was created by researchers who reconstructed the skull of the oldest known Homo sapien

By Stacy Liberatore for Dailymail.com Published: 1:06 PM EDT, June 19, 2024 | Updated: 2:41 PM EDT, June 19, 2024 The face of the first man was revealed 300,000 years after his death. Scientists have reconstructed the oldest known Homo sapien skull, found in Morocco, which was missing the lower jaw when it was uncovered … Read more

Royal tomb in Benin has traces of human blood on walls, indicating human sacrifice, study finds

Voodoo statues used for voodoo ceremonies in Abomey, Benin

Nearly 200 years ago, human blood was said to have been incorporated into a ceremonial tomb that legend has it built in a royal palace complex in what is now Benin. Now, an investigation into the proteins found within the tomb’s walls reveals evidence that the legend is true. According to a new study, the … Read more

Face of the oldest human revealed after 300,000 years

The face of our oldest human ancestor has been recreated (Photo: Cicero Moraes/Pen News) If you’ve ever wondered what your ancestors looked like 300,000 years ago, look no further. The face of the oldest known human has been reconstructed for the first time, revealing a man described as ‘strong and serene’. It was created by … Read more