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Beyond Science
Majorana Fermions Glimpsed in Cold Nanowires?
April 13, 2012, 12:36 amMajorana particles may have been detected for the first time since their theoretical existence was first proposed in the 1930s, with potential applications for quantum computing.
Antibiotic Resistance ‘Hard-Wired’ Into Bacteria in Isolated Cave
April 11, 2012, 4:59 pm
New clues to the origins of antibiotic resistance have been found deep underground inside Lechugilla Cave in New Mexico by North American researchers.
Hominids Used Fire One Million Years Ago
April 2, 2012, 4:39 pm
Evidence that people used fire one million years ago during the Stone Age has been uncovered in South Africa by a multinational team of scientists.
Bacteria Use ‘Chemical Twitter’ and ‘Prisoner’s Dilemma’ to Make Decisions
March 27, 2012, 4:29 pm
Research finds that bacteria may communicate with one another and make decisions based on game theory.
Does Telepathy Conflict With Science?
March 26, 2012, 8:06 pm
Parapsychological phenomena may not be at odds with conventional science.
Study Finds Correlation Between Meditation and Brain Cortex Folding
March 24, 2012, 7:20 pm
Recent research finds a correlation between years of meditation and brain cortex folding.
Science in Quotes: Knowledge as a Prerequisite of Discussing Science
March 11, 2012, 1:58 am
“Science, history and politics are not suited for discussion except by experts.”
Some Honey Bees Have Thrill-Seeking Personalities
March 8, 2012, 2:02 pm
Researchers found that some bees have novelty-seeking personalities.
Science in Quotes: Research’s Value Lies in Discovering the Previously Inconceivable
March 4, 2012, 10:53 pm
“Rejoice when other scientists do not believe what you know to be true. It will give you extra time to work on it in peace.”
Science in Quotes: The Quest for the Truth
February 26, 2012, 8:53 pm
“A scientist strives to understand the work of Nature. But with our insufficient talents as scientists, we do not hit upon the truth all at once.”
Selected Topics from The Epoch Times
