Dede Osborn, a business consultant, took a psychedelic drug within the scope of a research project that she conducted at a laboratory of John Hopkins University. The woman said that the drug gave her the feeling of euphoria and joy. She said that she felt like she was flying. The experiment happened in 2002 Continue Reading »
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It seems unthinkable, but for the first time in human history, ice is on course to disappear entirely from the North Pole this year. Continue Reading »
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Asteroid Apophis has not reached Earth yet; however, it has already excited comment on its possible and quick impact with the planet. Continue Reading »
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A new study has revealed that frequent changes in diet, physical activities and reduction of stress changes the expression of hundreds of genes. A change of lifestyle shows a positive influence on genes, making them fight cancer or turn off the genes that develop cancer.
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One of the obvious advantages of taking over the organizations of any major world event is architects competing to decorate the host city or nation with new buildings. Such is the case with Beijing of course, preparing for this year’s Olympic Games. The city has been turned into a giant open air museum of modern architecture, with architects from all over the world competing to make the most memorable and beautiful buildings there. One such building, maybe the most beautiful of them all, is the Water Cube, the National Swimming Centre. Continue Reading »
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