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Hyper-Realistic Masks: Fooling People and Misleading Investigations

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Hyper-Realistic Masks: Fooling People and Misleading Investigations Summary In this article, we discuss the increasing use of hyper-realistic masks to deceive people in real life, including committing crimes. A study has shown that people have difficulty identifying these masks and that they break the connection between facial appearance and identity. The article also highlights how …

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Can Humans Hibernate? The Possibility of Inducing Hibernation for Interplanetary Journeys and Medical Use

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Can Humans Hibernate? The Possibility of Inducing Hibernation for Interplanetary Journeys and Medical Use Summary Hibernation, a state of prolonged torpor, is an essential ability for many winter-adapted animals to survive. Could humans someday hibernate too? Heiko Janssen, a researcher on bear hibernation, shares his insights on how bears cope with extended periods of hibernation …

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Can Humans Hibernate? Understanding the Potential Benefits of Inducing Hibernation

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Can Humans Hibernate? Understanding the Potential Benefits of Inducing Hibernation Summary In this article, we explore the concept of inducing hibernation in humans for interplanetary journeys, medical applications, and wildlife preservation. Heiko Jansse’s research on bear hibernation provides insights into the physiological abilities that could be replicated in humans to induce hibernation. While the idea …

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The Disco Clam’s Unique Defense Mechanism: A Mesmerizing Light Show

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The Disco Clam’s Unique Defense Mechanism: A Mesmerizing Light Show Summary In this article, we discuss the discovery made by Dr. Lindsay Dohert regarding the disco clam’s unique defense mechanism. The clam flashes a mesmerizing light show when attacked by the mantis shrimp, which can hit at the speed of a six-caliber bullet and cause …

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AI Space Factory: Creating Sustainable Structures on Mars through 3D Printing Technology

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AI Space Factory: Creating Sustainable Structures on Mars through 3D Printing Technology Summary AI Space Factory is using 3D printing technology to create sustainable structures on Mars with materials found on the planet’s surface. The technology uses a mobile, large-scale 3D printer that can function in extremely harsh conditions. The process involves creating a structure …

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Natural Short Sleepers: The Genetics of Sleeping Less

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Natural Short Sleepers: The Genetics of Sleeping Less Summary Researchers have discovered relatively rare genetic mutations that cause people to naturally require less sleep. Termed as “natural short sleepers”, they are people who are wired to sleep fewer hours than everyone else, feeling awful if they sleep more than four to six hours per night. …

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Unsinkable Metal Inspired by Fire Ants Developed by University of Rochester Researchers

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Unsinkable Metal Inspired by Fire Ants Developed by University of Rochester Researchers Summary In this article, we discuss the development of an unsinkable metal by researchers at the University of Rochester. The metal is made super hydrophobic by etching it with a femtosecond laser, which creates a range of micro and nanostructures that trap air, …

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