Sometimes, the line between science and science fiction seems to blur. Like when scientists discovered a mirror universe, or created an invisibility shield. A few years ago, researchers blurred that line again when they created time crystals. As if that doesn’t sound enough like a prop from a sci-fi film, they didn’t stop there. Recently,...
Just when you think mother nature can’t bring you any more surprises, we learn that there are animals alive today that were born centuries ago. In 2016 scientists discovered a 400-year-old shark – and she’s not the only one. (1) The 400-Year-Old Shark in Greenland Marine biologists have known for years that Greenland Sharks live...
Violence against women is a global issue, but some countries have it worse than others. In Turkey, for instance, 42% of women over 15 years of age have experienced physical or sexual abuse. [1] One artist wanted to raise awareness of domestic violence and created an unbelievable memorial in Turkey. He paid tribute to the women killed...
In May 2020, NASA scientists spotted a flash so bright that they could hardly explain how it happened. So what was this blindingly bright flash of light? Oh, just the collision of two neutron stars forming what is called a magnetar, also known as a Kilonova. (1) The Great Kilonova In May of this year,...
NASA has released a new infrared image of the Pillars of Creation and it is spectacular. This photo puts the pillars in a light that we’ve never really seen them before. (1) Infrared Image of Pillars of Creation In the heart of the Eagle Nebula are tower-like columns of cosmic dust and gas called the...
Oregon was the first state to decriminalize marijuana possession in 1973. In 2020, drug decriminalization – all illicit drugs, was on the ballot. Lawmakers made the decision early in the morning on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, that the bill had successfully passed. The Oregon Drug Decriminalization effort is meant to move the state’s drug policy...
Wildlife photographers spend hours camped outside waiting for animals to get close enough to them for the perfect shot. Imagine how it must feel to be this one who missed the perfect shot of a stag that snuck right up behind him. (1) Stag Sneaks Up On Unsuspecting Photographer Wildlife photographer Roger Clark was out...
We all know that tears can sometimes be used as a tool to emotionally manipulate, but what about a physical weapon? It’s something that has only been done once. In 2016 a student in the Netherlands built a gun that turns tears into bullets. (1) The Gun that Turns Tears Into Bullets Now before anyone...
At the Hearty Soul, we love a good brain teaser, so naturally, we couldn’t resist sharing the latest of these with our readers. Apparently, only geniuses can solve this viral “IQ test”. Can you? The Problem Only Geniuses Can Solve The following equation has been viewed millions of times and people are debating the correct...
In late August fishermen in the Gibraltar Strait reported some strange and aggressive activity from pods of orcas. These have continued to happen over the last two months, and now researchers believe there are killer whales orchestrating revenge attacks from altercations back in June. (1) Killer Whales Orchestrating Revenge Attacks Scientists believe that the killer...
When people think of going off-grid, they typically want one thing and that’s sustainability. Being able to live off the land with the finite sources it provides and doing it comfortably. There are few who are able to achieve this coexistence with nature. However, for Toto’s Cafe and Pizzeria, sustainability never looked this tasty before!...
Denmark is the largest producer of mink fur in the world. The country has fifteen to seventeen million animals on more than one thousand farms. Experts estimate that the 2020 population is worth more than four hundred million dollars US [1]. A coronavirus mink mutation, however, may destroy the industry. On November 4, 2020, the...
