First Ever Recording Of Dying Human Brain Shows Possible "Life Recall" Activity
Human brain activity in the final moments before death has been observed for the first time, revealing rhythmic activity comparable to those seen during dreaming. The discovery came about during the management of an 87-year-old man’s epilepsy, who unfortunately had a heart attack and died during EEG recordings. It showed the sorts of waves that get going while dreaming, recalling memories, and processing information appeared to kick in during the brain’s final moments.
We Now Know Which Season The Dinosaurs Died, Says New Study
We’re identifying the time of year the dino-killing impact occurred with ever-increasing precision – the asteroid struck during springtime, a new study says. The work used the Tanis deposit in North Dakota, perhaps the most astonishing fossil site ever found. Tanis includes skeletons of many animals buried by a standing wave (seiche) of water caused by seismic waves set off by the impact, followed by a rain of ejecta thrown up from the crater thousands of kilometers away.
Closest Extra-Galactic Fast Radio Burst Observed Might Also Be The Fastest
Radio astronomers have detected the closest repeating fast radio burst (FRB), a mysterious and very brief emission of radio waves whose origin continues to puzzle humanity. The detection comes from galaxy M81, a spiral galaxy less than 12 million light-years away – 40 times closer than the next closest FRB. There is still so much that we don’t about FRBs, how they form, and how they work. This work is important to the quest to understand these events and more.
New Vaccine With 100 Percent Efficacy Against Severe COVID-19 Seeks Approval
A new protein-based COVID-19 vaccine has achieved 100 percent efficacy against severe disease and hospitalizations, announced manufacturers Sanofi and GSK on Wednesday. The vaccine on its own is reported to have an efficacy rate of just 57.8 percent against any symptoms of the disease, but boasts an unbeatable 100 percent efficacy against severe disease and hospitalizations, plus 75 percent efficacy against moderate-to-severe disease.
Eating More Meat Associated With Higher Overall Cancer Risk
A study of almost half a million British adults has found low or no meat diets are associated with reduced overall cancer risk, including for cancers outside the digestive system. It's possible some other factor that co-varies with diet explains the lower rates of cancer. However, the researchers controlled for obvious possibilities like education, ethnicity, and cigarette and alcohol consumption, and found only marginal differences.
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Frozen Penises At The Winter Olympics: Is It Dangerous?
A frozen penis is a rare side effect of sport, but for athletes at the Winter Olympics, it seems nothing’s off the cards.
So, is a frosty phallus something to worry about?
