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Voices of Myanmar

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:01:00 +0000

Citizens of Myanmar describe what daily life is like in their isolated, war-torn nation

- by Aeon Video

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Are you Confusedocene?

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

As a scientific concept the Anthropocene is dead. But it’s such a helpful idea to think with, should we use it anyway?

- by Ville Lähde

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NASA Engineer Just Leaked The 3I/ATLAS “Alien” Situation Just Got A LOT Crazier

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:10:30 +0000

NASA engineer just leaked the 3I/ATLAS “Alien” situation just got A LOT crazier.

The mystery surrounding the interstellar visitor known as 3I/ATLAS has deepened dramatically following new observations from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

According to data collected during the final days of October twenty twenty-five, scientists detected something extraordinary as the object passed behind the Sun.

The interstellar body, believed by many to be a comet from another star system, appeared to perform a non-gravitational maneuver—an action that cannot be explained by the normal forces of gravity that govern celestial motion.

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Credit to : Unexplained Mysteries

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The NEO Robot Is A Warning The AI Bubble Will Collapse

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:02:08 +0000

The NEO Robot Is A Warning The AI Bubble Will Collapse

Credit to : Moon

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China’s Thorium-to-Uranium breakthrough paves way for cleaner nuclear future

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:11:12 +0000

In a major breakthrough for nuclear energy, China has successfully operated the world’s first reactor capable of transmuting thorium into uranium to sustain nuclear fission. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the global pursuit of safe and sustainable atomic power.

The thorium-based molten salt reactor represents a fourth-generation nuclear system. Unlike traditional reactors, it uses thorium as fuel and a molten salt coolant, allowing it to operate without water, at atmospheric pressure, and produce high-temperature output.

This technological achievement is particularly strategic for China, which faces energy sustainability challenges due to its heavy reliance on imported uranium. By leveraging its abundant domestic reserves of thorium, the new reactor offers a potential path toward greater energy independence.

The technology is designed for deep integration with renewable energy sources and hydrogen production, positioning it as a cornerstone for a future multi-energy, low-carbon composite energy system.

The breakthrough was achieved by a team from the Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics. The success stems from a 2-megawatt thermal (MWt) liquid-fueled reactor located in the Hongshagang industrial cluster in Wuwei city, Gansu province.

Through a collaborative national effort, the experimental reactor, which began construction in 2020, successfully accomplished the world’s first thorium loading in a molten salt reactor in 2024, turning a laboratory concept into an engineering reality.
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Credit to : ShanghaiEye魔都眼

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Between moon tides

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:01:00 +0000

How a dedicated team of volunteers in Rhode Island hack nature to find new ways to protect vulnerable sparrow hatchlings

- by Aeon Video

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Avi Loeb: 3I/ATLAS Is Moving Way Too Fast For a Comet

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:21:24 +0000

Astrophysicist Avi Loeb warns that 3I/ATLAS is traveling far too fast for any known comet — raising questions about what it really is.
Its extreme speed and trajectory may hint at something far more unusual than a simple interstellar visitor.

Credit to : Atlas Feed

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ELON MUSK Announces 100 $7,999 Tesla Tiny House Finally SHIPPING | Free Bill Tax, Inside COOL!

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:11:43 +0000

ELON MUSK Announces 100 $7,999 Tesla Tiny House Finally SHIPPING | Free Bill Tax, Inside COOL!
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ELON MUSK Announces 100 $7,999 Tesla Tiny House Finally SHIPPING | Free Bill Tax, Inside COOL! Okay, up until now, very few of us actually knew that Elon Musk has moved Tesla into a completely new field. The company started accepting 100 orders in 2023, and they’ve only just been able to deliver them. These 200-square-foot homes cost just $7,999 without furniture and are manufactured entirely at Giga Nevada. As the first customers to receive the tiny house shared, it’s much roomier than they thought, and the installation time is absolutely incredible. The whole process takes just a few hours!

ELON MUSK Announces 100 $7,999 Tesla Tiny House Finally SHIPPING | Free Bill Tax, Inside COOL! Even though the space is only 200 square feet, it feels like a real home where you can relax, cook, and even invite friends over. Another idea is that you could absolutely buy them and rent them out for a business. So, how do you order a Tesla Tiny House, what’s inside this home, and will it truly be sustainable over many years? Here is what Elon Musk has revealed! Discover it now!
Okay, you might be wondering why Tesla, a company specializing in electric vehicles, energy products, and robotics, is venturing into the real estate sector. It’s actually quite perplexing!

ELON MUSK Announces 100 $7,999 Tesla Tiny House Finally SHIPPING | Free Bill Tax, Inside COOL! And here is the reason Elon Musk revealed: He emphasized in the Q4 earnings call last year that housing would be a top issue in the next decade, and billions of people can’t afford a home. Tesla has enough resources to build casitas that anyone can buy, and these low-cost casitas could generate significant profit for the company alongside EV production, as the demand for them will be enormous. That is what the Tesla CEO shared about the company’s reason for launching the tiny house.
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All the MIND-BLOWING Robot EXPOs in One Video | BEST OF YEAR 2025

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:22:52 +0000

Forget waiting for the future — this year, it landed right in front of us, and it was louder, brighter, and smarter than ever. We saw AI that can outthink you, humanoid robots that can look you in the eye, smile, and move like living beings, and drone shows that turned night skies into living, breathing works of art. From the jaw-dropping tech debuts of spring — GTC’s next-gen breakthroughs, Zhongguancun’s lifelike humanoids, and the surreal drone ballet over Shenzhen — to the summer spectacles of VivaTech in Paris, India’s first full-scale humanoid expo, and MWC Shanghai’s advanced robots that felt ripped from tomorrow… it’s been a non-stop parade of “how is this even real?” moments. And now, for the first time, we’ve packed the best of it all into one ultimate two-hour compilation. Buckle up — you’re about to binge-watch the year the future came alive.

Credit to : TechVision

The post All the MIND-BLOWING Robot EXPOs in One Video | BEST OF YEAR 2025 first appeared on The Futurist.

Where Does the Universe End — Or Does It?

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:17:50 +0000

Where Does the Universe End — Or Does It?

Credit to : Beyond Horizons

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This Cosmic Ocean Makes Earth’s Seas Look Tiny

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:16:41 +0000

This Cosmic Ocean Makes Earth’s Seas Look Tiny

What if the biggest ocean in the universe isn’t on Earth at all? In this video, we explore a mind-blowing discovery — a hidden ocean in space that’s 140 trillion times larger than all of Earth’s combined. Scientists believe it could hold the key to understanding how galaxies form and maybe even where life began. We’ll dive into the science, the mystery, and the scale that defies imagination. Get ready to rethink everything you know about water — and the cosmos.
Credit to: BRIGHT SIDE Series

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This Star is One of The Most Powerful – Is It Dangerous?

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:15:19 +0000

This Star is One of The Most Powerful – Is It Dangerous?

Astronomers just found a star so powerful, it basically broke the rulebook of physics! This cosmic monster shines with an intensity scientists can’t fully explain — it’s bending theories, melting calculators, and leaving astrophysicists scratching their heads. In this video, we explore what makes this star so unbelievable and how it could change everything we know about the universe. Along the way, we’ll look at other fascinating stars that defy logic, from pulsars that spin like cosmic drills to suns that vanish without warning. Buckle up — space just got weird.
Credit to: BRIGHT SIDE Series

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The 7 Biggest Lies You’ve Been Told About the Moon

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:13:39 +0000

The 7 Biggest Lies You’ve Been Told About the Moon

The moon isn’t perfectly round, it doesn’t shine on its own, and it definitely has gravity. In this video, we break down the biggest moon myths people still believe, like “the moon has no atmosphere” or “we always see the same side because it doesn’t rotate.” With help from NASA missions like the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and GRAIL, we reveal surprising facts about the moon’s exosphere, mascons, tidal coupling, and why it looks so bright in the night sky despite reflecting only 12% of sunlight.

Credit to: Insane Curiosity

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Megastructures on Mars

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Images of vast ‘canals’ rippling across the red planet inspired fears of alien ‘engineers’ and changed science forever

- by Dagomar Degroot

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A house

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:01:00 +0000

This feminist housing collective has endured for 75 years. Now, a new generation is moving in, bringing change – and men

- by Aeon Video

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Valuable misunderstandings

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Scientific progress depends on disagreement. So why are vaccine sceptics and other science critics not worth listening to?

- by Collin Rice & Kareem Khalifa

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Power and flesh

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

As struggles over the human body escalate, we should return to the work of cinema’s greatest anatomist: David Cronenberg

- by Travis Alexander

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059 motorway cycle XII: Dublin

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:01:00 +0000

A composer encourages viewers to find beauty in the mundane rhythms and repetitions of everyday traffic patterns

- by Aeon Video

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The world without hegemony

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

As Pax Americana ends, a multipolar order is emerging. The history of Southeast Asia holds lessons for what’s to come

- by Manjeet S Pardesi & Amitav Acharya

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Códice Maya de México

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:01:00 +0000

Fig-bark paper, vivid pigments and intricate imagery: the oldest book in the Americas is a complex work of Maya astronomy

- by Aeon Video

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My private mountain

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Through her paintings, Georgia O’Keefe laid claim to New Mexico’s desert landscape. But it was never hers for the taking

- by Alanna Offield

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Backyard caterpillars

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:01:00 +0000

From poison spikes to fake snake eyes, caterpillars employ many clever strategies to survive to their dazzling adulthoods

- by Aeon Video

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An emperor for all seasons

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The magnificent Altar of Peace celebrates the imperial order of Augustus’ Rome and his place in the fabric of the cosmos

- by John Weeds

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Monstrification

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

For centuries we’ve used the declaration of ‘monster’ to eject individuals and groups from being respected as fully human

- by Surekha Davies

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Is information a fundamental force of the Universe?

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:01:00 +0000

Does physics miss something important about how the Universe works? A new law of information could account for complexity

- by Aeon Video

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Learning to not-know

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

From late-night calls to unsolved symptoms, uncertainty is woven into every doctor’s day. They should learn to embrace it

- by Zoe Cunniffe

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Tarot decks through the ages

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:01:00 +0000

The evolution of tarot cards through the centuries, from a game for the Italian elite to the fortune-tellers’ toolkit

- by Aeon Video

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Dreams of a Maoist India

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

India’s Maoist guerillas have just surrendered, after decades of waging war on the government from their forest bases

- by Rahul Pandita

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Children of war

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:01:00 +0000

Conversations with teenagers from unstable or war-torn nations across the world, on a unique tour to Canada 40 years ago

- by Aeon Video

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Hidden in plain sight

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Jewish children who were ‘hidden’ in Christian families during the Holocaust have much to teach us about memory and trauma

- by Carolyn Ariella Sofia

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New research reveals how ADHD sparks extraordinary creativity

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:22:43 +0000

Researchers have discovered that ADHD’s hallmark mind wandering might actually boost creativity. People who deliberately let their thoughts drift scored higher on creative tests in two large studies. The findings hint that mindful management of mental drift could turn ADHD’s challenges into creative strengths.

A century-old piano mystery has just been solved

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:54:04 +0000

Scientists confirmed that pianists can alter timbre through touch, using advanced sensors to capture micro-movements that shape sound perception. The discovery bridges art and science, promising applications in music education, neuroscience, and beyond.

Scientists reveal how breathwork unlocks psychedelic bliss in the brain

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:24:12 +0000

High-ventilation breathwork with music can evoke psychedelic-like states, shifting blood flow in the brain and reducing negative emotions. Participants experienced unity and bliss, pointing to a natural therapeutic tool with powerful potential.

Doctors used music instead of medication—what they saw in dementia patients was remarkable

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 13:32:28 +0000

A groundbreaking pilot in NHS dementia wards is using live music therapy—called MELODIC—to ease patient distress without relying on drugs. Developed by researchers and clinicians with input from patients and families, this low-cost approach embeds music therapists directly into care teams. Early results show improved patient wellbeing and less disruptive behavior, sparking hope for wider NHS adoption.

Are lefties really more creative? 100 years of data say no

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:09:56 +0000

A sweeping review of more than a century’s research upends the popular notion that left-handers are naturally more creative. Cornell psychologist Daniel Casasanto’s team sifted nearly a thousand studies, ultimately finding no consistent advantage for lefties on standard divergent-thinking tests—and even a slight edge for right-handers in some. The myth appears to thrive on coincidence: left-handedness is rare and so is creative genius, plus lefties’ overrepresentation in art and music gets cherry-picked while other professions are ignored.

Is AI truly creative? Turns out creativity is in the eye of the beholder

Thu, 08 May 2025 15:24:27 +0000

What makes people think an AI system is creative? New research shows that it depends on how much they see of the creative act. The findings have implications for how we research and design creative AI systems, and they also raise fundamental questions about how we perceive creativity in other people.

Creativity boosts standardized literacy and numeracy test scores: Australia

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:51:47 +0000

A groundbreaking study shows that creativity plays an essential role in academic success, suggesting that students who think outside the box are more likely to excel in literacy and numeracy assessments.

Professional artists viewed as more creative than AI programs

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:52:34 +0000

In the rapidly developing contest between human creativity and artificial intelligence algorithms, professional artists still have an edge in producing more creative AI-assisted artwork than the AI programs themselves or novice artists, according to new research.

Researchers identify a brain circuit for creativity

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:36:06 +0000

Researchers analyzed data from 857 patients across 36 fMRI brain imaging studies and mapped a common brain circuit for creativity.

A team with diverse expertise produces novel ideas -- but are they practical?

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 17:59:15 +0000

A first-of-its-kind study shows that while teams with differing skill sets and perspectives bring fresh, unique ideas to the table, they often struggle to create practical, workable solutions -- raising important questions for managers and businesses worldwide.

Origins of creativity in the brain

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:35:38 +0000

New results could ultimately help lead to interventions that spark creative thought or aid people who have mental illnesses that disrupt these regions of the brain.

AI found to boost individual creativity -- at the expense of less varied content

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 02:21:27 +0000

A new study finds that AI enhances creativity by boosting the novelty of story ideas as well as the 'usefulness' of stories -- their ability to engage the target audience and potential for publication. However, AI was not judged to enhance the work produced by more creative writers and the study also warns that while AI may enhance individual creativity it may also result in a loss of collective novelty, as AI-assisted stories were found to contain more similarities to each other and were less varied and diverse.

Creativity starts in the cradle, new research shows

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 23:55:07 +0000

New research indicates that babies can begin grasping complex language and ideas.

Composition co-written by AI performed by choir and published as sheet music

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 11:45:30 +0000

Ed Newton-Rex, a creative AI pioneer and VP Audio at Stability AI, says that he’s become the first author to publish a piece of classical music that uses generative AI. The musician and entrepreneur wrote his “I stand in the library,” a piece for the choir and piano, to a poem produced by OpenAI‘s generative AI model GPT3. Written back in 2022, the 15-minute composition has been premiered at the Live from London online classical music festival, performed by a choral group VOCES8. The full version of the performance is available (behind paywall) on the festival’s website, but here’s an…

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How to fulfil your creative potential: An unmissable talk at TNW Conference

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 07:00:34 +0000

Holly Blondin will be speaking at TNW Conference, which takes place on June 15 & 16 in Amsterdam. If you want to experience the event (and say hi to our editorial team!), we’ve got something special for our loyal readers. Use the promo code READ-TNW-25 and get a 25% discount on your business pass for TNW Conference. See you in Amsterdam! Few are the blessed people in the world who are entirely immune to procrastination. Whether from lack of motivation, fear of failure, succumbing to distractions and temptations, or an overestimation of future productivity, habitual or “chronic” procrastinators make up approximately 20% of…

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The ultimate guide to video editing for newbies

Mon, 02 May 2022 07:16:11 +0000

Ever watched a YouTube or TikTok video and thought, “I could create something like that”? Well, that’s easier said than done when you haven’t created a video before. While our unlimited access to content makes video creation appear simple (if there are so many videos out there, it can’t be that hard, right?), there are a few common pitfalls first-time video makers often run into. We spoke with video editing expert, Kwangsub Kim, to get the pro tips you need to create an amazing first video. After being in the business for over 20 years, Kim became vice president of…

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7 things to look for in your first video editing software

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 11:01:52 +0000

Whether you fancy yourself as the next Scorsese or want to spruce up your travel vlog, a handy video editor is vital in any digital creator’s toolkit. When you’ve finally captured your footage, and it’s almost ready for the world to see, some quick and simple editing can prevent it from getting lost in the 720,000 hours of video uploaded online every day. Here we’ll break down what you should prioritize in your search for video editing software and tools. Compatibility First things first. You need to consider what type and model of cameras you’ll be using most and whether…

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Do you need to be alone to be creative? Here’s what the experts say

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:08:48 +0000

Before the pandemic started, the debate between open office proponents and haters was as hot as ever, with a new day and a new ‘study’ showing favorable results for rubbing elbows with colleagues. And the next day, one professing the evils of the incessant noise machine we’d created. Little did we know we’d soon all be doing our own unintentional ‘experiment’ into the benefits and evils of working solo. But now, after close to two years, offices in many parts of the world are asking employees to return to work. Needless to say, this is creating some tension between those…

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Can art mobilize people to fight climate change? This artist thinks so

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 15:21:19 +0000

Neuroscientists at Columbia University observed a curious thing. When they asked a group of test subjects to concentrate on a painting of an angel wielding a sword, they found it triggered responses in the subjects’ wrists. Others have reported the sensation of dancing when observing Degas’ Ballerinas. This is due to a process called embodied cognition. When we view a piece of art, our brain mirrors actions depicted on the canvas. Not only can art inspire physical action, it can also stimulate emotion and make the intangible feel tangible. According to eco artist Thijs Biersteker: Context is also important in…

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The creator economy needs a Universal Basic Income — here’s why

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 13:33:18 +0000

The internet — and now Web3 — has created an environment where anyone can share their creations with people worldwide. Digital technology has also enabled professionals to work remotely without being tied down by an office job. The creator economy encompasses the new generation of creators and innovators who are not limited by the 9–5. This trend has been emerging for years, but it’s only recently been given a name. It’s an economy where creative entrepreneurs can work from anywhere they please, regardless of whether they’re employed by someone else, freelancing, or running their own business. With the rise in creative…

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