Six recent discoveries that have changed how we…

Key idea:  Scientific study of human evolution historically reassured us of a comforting order to things. It has painted humans as as cleverer, more intellectual and caring than our ancestral predecessors. Original author and publication…

Astronomer Says There May Be a Second Interstellar…

Key idea:  The U.S. military confirmed an interstellar meteor identified by Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb and student Amir Siraj, and now the pair say they've found another. Original author and publication date: Becky Ferreira (Vice)…

New Project Scanning Old Data for Signs of…

Key idea:  Two scientists working with the alien-hunting Breakthrough Listen Initiative announced Wednesday (Sept. 21, 2022) that they've developed a new technique to search old data gathered by radio telescopes. Original author and publication date:…

Astronomers Unveil New – and Puzzling – Features…

Key idea:  New study by international team of scientists reveals an evolving, magnetized environment and surprising source location for deep-space fast radio bursts – observations that defy current understanding. Original author and publication date: Tony…

AI-Enabled Laughing Robots are No Joke

Key idea:  Robot endowed by AI with conversational laughter improves perceived empathy. Original author and publication date: Camo Rosso (Psychology Today) - September 19, 2022 Futurizonte Editor's Note: It reminds me of an episode of…