(Arjun Walia) Lucid Dreaming is a state of dreaming where you can control your dreams, and sort of create as you go. It is a fascinating topic, and has long been spoken of in the realms of philosophy. But in recent years as scientific technology has developed, studies have allowed humanity to view what’s happening in the brain while a lucid dream is occurring.
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The Unicorn Plant, Helonias Dioica, Is an Excellent Remedy for Female Reproductive Problems
(Janine Acero) Unicorns are mythical creatures, but its namesake plant has been known and gathered for centuries for its medicinal properties that are all but a myth.
5 Ways Happiness Affects Your Cellular Structure
(Marianna Pochelli, N.D.) Science is increasingly suggesting a link between happiness and health.
Cloning Breakthrough | Scientists “Break Technical Barrier” That’s Preventing the Cloning of Primates, Including Humans
(David Williams) Cloning has been – and probably always will be – one of the most important scientific discoveries made by humans. It has been a major fascination for at least half a dozen generations now, even if it may never be used directly on people because of the social, political, moral, and ethical concerns surrounding it.
The Mind Can Control the Body: Body Sensations Found to Be Controlled by Psychological Stimuli More Often than Physical Stimuli
(Edsel Cook) The old adage of “mind over matter” is true, according to the results of a Hungarian study. Their findings proposed that most attention-related body sensations take their cues from psychological stimuli from the central nervous system (CNS) rather than from the peripheral nervous system (PNS.)
The Mental and Emotional Benefits of Expressing Gratitude: It Reduces Stress and Promotes Psychological and Physical Well-Being
(Ralph Flores) Being grateful is an attitude usually associated with emotions, but according to experts, the attitude produces tangible benefits to a person’s well-being.
Scientists Release Most Accurate, High-Res Map of Antarctica Revealing Never-Before-Seen Features
(Ivan) In Brief: This is Antarctica as you’ve never seen it before. Scientists have recently released what is considered right now the most accurate, high-resolution terrain map of the icy continent ever released.
Aliens Genetically Created Us? Overwhelming Evidence
Aliens Genetically Created Us? Overwhelming Evidence
Tea Tree Oil: Benefits, Uses and Side Effects
(Dr. Edward F. Group) From antiseptic mouthwash to natural deodorant, tea tree oil is an essential oil with a multitude of uses and benefits. It tends to be pale yellow or colorless, with an aroma that is similar to eucalyptus or camphor and boasts antibacterial, antiprotozoal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties. Here’s a deep-dive into all that it can do.
Scientists Baffled by Giant Hexagon Towering Through Saturn’s Atmosphere
(Jake Anderson) A stunning discovery has scientists baffled by the second-largest planet in the solar system. Saturn, a gas giant composed mostly of hydrogen and helium, contains a mysterious high-altitude hexagonal vortex in the upper atmosphere of its north pole. The new long-term study, facilitated by the international Cassini mission, reveals that this hexagon towers hundreds of miles into the stratosphere of the planet and is geometrically precise.
Carotenoids and Omega-3s Are Crucial for Healthy Eyes, One of the Most Metabolically Active Tissues in the Body
(Zoey Sky) Foods rich in carotenoids aren’t the only things that can boost eye health, according to Dr. John Paul SanGiovanni, a federally funded researcher who specializes in the topic. It looks like foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids are also beneficial for optimal vision.
The List of Products and Foods that Have Tested Positive for Monsanto’s Carcinogenic Glyphosate
(Alex Pietrowski) Monsanto is receiving considerable global backlash after the agrochemical and seed giant was found guilty of malice and of covering the fact that their flagship product can cause cancer.
DDT Pesticide Exposure During Pregnancy Now Scientifically Linked to Autism
(Isabelle Z.) Autism and its causes can be a loaded subject. For every person who believes that it’s connected to vaccines and environmental toxins, there will be someone else who wants to convince you that it’s simply a random occurrence. However, there is now little doubt about one potential cause of autism: pesticide exposure.
Understanding Cravings: Food Preferences Are Linked to Dietary Needs; Dopamine May Play a Role in What You Choose to Eat, Research Suggests
(Frances Bloomfield) For the first time ever, researchers are understanding a nutrient-specific hunger mechanism in living organisms. Specifically, a team from John Hopkins University has pinpointed the neurons responsible for protein cravings in fruit flies – neurons that the team was able to turn on and off.
10 Things That Happen To Your Body When You Walk Everyday
(Arjun Walia) The human experience has become extremely sedentary, the average human lifestyle in the western world has been linked to multiple diseases and is one of the main causes of why disease rates continue to climb, among many other factors that surround all aspects of human life, like big food, for example. With technology in place and jobs that require tremendous amounts of sitting, there is no doubt that it’s having a detrimental effect on our lives.