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DMT, a powerful psychedelic drug, has gained notoriety for inducing vivid encounters with mysterious entities, often described as "self-transforming machine elves" by ethnobotanist Terrence McKenna. Researchers, including Dr. David Luke from Greenwich University, are investigating these common experiences reported by users worldwide. While encounters with various beings, such as "little people" and emotionless "giant praying mantises," are frequent, studies indicate that most users perceive these entities as benevolent. A Johns Hopkins University survey revealed that 78% of participants encountered "sacred" beings, with many reporting feelings of joy and trust. Interestingly, over half of the atheists surveyed shifted their beliefs post-experience. Despite the neurobiological basis for these encounters, Luke notes that typical experiences, like emotional harvesting by mantises, challenge simple explanations. He advocates for an open-minded approach to understanding the nature of these DMT-induced phenomena. 
Published: May 14 2025, 10 ameznews.inIn a groundbreaking experiment, researchers at the University of Tsukuba in Japan have successfully stimulated cicadas to perform Pachelbel’s Canon in D, showcasing the potential of insect cyborgs. By using electrodes similar to muscle-toning devices, the team created a biological speaker that allowed the cicadas to produce music before flying away unharmed. This innovative approach falls under biomimetics, which seeks to solve human challenges by mimicking nature. The cicadas, capable of reaching volumes of 120 decibels with minimal electrical input, could serve as low-power acoustic actuators for disaster signaling or environmental monitoring. Authors Yuga Tsukuda and Naoto Nishida emphasized the importance of maintaining the insects' natural agency, noting that their unpredictable variations added a unique charm to the performance. While the applications remain experimental, the research hints at a future where cicada cyborgs could play a vital role in communication and safety.
Published: May 10 2025, 4 ameznews.inFlamingos have been revealed as active hunters rather than passive filter feeders, employing sophisticated techniques to trap prey in water, according to a new study led by Dr. Victor Ortega Jiménez from the University of California, Berkeley. The research highlights how these pink birds create tiny tornadoes in the water using their uniquely shaped feet and the chattering of their bills, significantly increasing their catch of brine shrimp and other small organisms. By filming flamingos feeding underwater and developing computer models, the team demonstrated that the birds' webbed feet stir up sediment and create vortices that direct food towards their beaks. This method enhances their feeding efficiency, allowing them to capture prey seven times more effectively. The findings not only shed light on flamingo feeding behavior but may also offer insights into water dynamics that could aid in environmental cleanup efforts, such as removing microplastics. The study is published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Published: May 14 2025, 4 pmeznews.inA photo of a massive huntsman spider, affectionately named Charlotte, has gone viral, prompting mixed reactions online, with some questioning its authenticity and others suggesting drastic measures. The spider, which has been living with Australian homeowner Jake Gray for a year, is indeed real and has become a part of the family. Gray explained that they tolerate huntsman spiders due to their appetite for cockroaches and avoid toxic pest control methods. Despite its intimidating appearance, the Banded huntsman, or Sydney huntsman, is generally harmless, preferring to flee rather than bite. Experts advise that if one encounters such a spider, the best approach is to remain calm, use a container to capture it, and release it outside, as bites are rare and typically non-venomous. Gray even hopes Charlotte will continue to grow, highlighting the unique relationship some Australians have with these large arachnids.
Published: May 12 2025, 4 pmeznews.inA new study suggests that the universe may decay significantly faster than previously estimated, potentially ending 10^22 years sooner than the earlier prediction of 10^100 years. Researchers from Radboud University in the Netherlands focused on Hawking radiation, the phenomenon where black holes lose mass through thermal radiation, and found that stellar remnants, such as neutron stars and white dwarfs, also emit this radiation. Their findings indicate that these objects could evaporate in about 10^78 years, rather than the previously thought 10^100 years. This accelerated decay raises the possibility of detecting fossil remnants from previous universes within our own. The study highlights the role of spacetime curvature in radiation production, suggesting that even objects without event horizons, like neutron stars, could eventually evaporate. While the universe's end is now projected to occur much sooner, researchers emphasize that this still spans an incredibly long timescale.
Published: May 13 2025, 6 pmeznews.inJupiter's magnetic field, an astonishing 20,000 times stronger than Earth's, generates spectacular auroras visible across a spectrum from X-rays to infrared. Recent observations using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and Hubble have revealed new insights into these auroral phenomena, particularly focusing on the trihydrogen cation (H3+), a common ion in the universe. Researchers discovered that Jupiter's auroras change more rapidly than previously believed, with variations occurring in mere seconds rather than over longer periods. This unexpected dynamism was highlighted in data collected on December 25, 2023. Additionally, a puzzling discrepancy emerged between JWST's infrared signals and Hubble's ultraviolet readings, suggesting the presence of both high-energy and low-energy particles impacting Jupiter's atmosphere. The complexity of Jupiter's magnetosphere, which extends millions of kilometers and is influenced by solar storms, adds to the ongoing mystery of these celestial phenomena. The findings are detailed in the journal *Nature Communications*.
Published: May 14 2025, 2 ameznews.inA recent study from the University of Wollongong challenges long-held perceptions of Neanderthals as primitive toolmakers, revealing their sophisticated craftsmanship in stone tool production. The research focuses on the Levallois technique, a method used by Neanderthals between 200,000 and 400,000 years ago, which involves shaping a stone core to produce usable tools. Previous assumptions suggested that the quality of the tools was primarily determined by the core's initial preparation. However, the study demonstrates that the angle at which the core is struck significantly influences the resulting tool's morphology. By 3D printing glass cores based on Levallois designs, researchers found that striking the core at a more perpendicular angle yields larger, heavier flakes. This finding not only highlights the cognitive control Neanderthals likely possessed but also offers insights into the variations observed in Levallois artefacts. The study is published in *Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences*.
Published: May 09 2025, 8 pmeznews.inA new study published in the journal Nature suggests that approximately one in every 3,650 people in the UK may have been born from extreme incest, defined as mating between first- or second-degree relatives. Researchers from the University of Queensland analyzed genetic data from the UK Biobank, which includes information from 500,000 individuals, to identify long runs of homozygosity indicative of inbreeding. They found 125 cases of extreme inbreeding among those of European ancestry born between 1938 and 1967, with 54 cases likely involving first-degree relatives. This figure contrasts sharply with reported incest offenses, which suggest a prevalence of one in 5,247 to one in 4,699. The study highlights potential underreporting of incest cases and notes that the Biobank may not fully represent the UK population, indicating that the actual prevalence could be higher. Additionally, extreme inbreeding is linked to poorer health outcomes, including cognitive and physical impairments.
Published: May 14 2025, 5 ameznews.inA Slovakian company, Klein Vision, is set to launch its flying car, the AirCar, potentially by 2026, with a price tag estimated between $800,000 and $1 million. The AirCar, which can reach speeds of over 155 mph in the air and 124 mph on the ground, has already received a Certificate of Airworthiness from the Slovak Transport Authority following extensive flight testing. The vehicle features retractable wings and a tail that adapt for driving or flying modes, boasting a flight range of 620 miles. Klein Vision co-founder Anton Zajac described the AirCar 2 as a production-ready prototype, while founder Stefan Klein expressed pride in the project, emphasizing its goal to revolutionize personal mobility by merging road and air travel. As the company prepares for further testing, the dream of flying cars may soon become a reality for a select few.
Published: May 13 2025, 3 pmeznews.inOff the coast of Central California lies the Sur Pockmark Field, a vast area the size of Los Angeles, featuring over 5,200 prehistoric circular depressions, each approximately 200 meters wide and five meters deep. Initially thought to be formed by methane gas, recent research by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), the United States Geological Survey (USGS), and Stanford University revealed no evidence of methane at the site. Instead, the pockmarks are attributed to sediment gravity flows that have shaped the seafloor over the last 280,000 years. The study, which involved mapping over 300 pockmarks and analyzing 500 sediment samples, suggests that these formations are regularly spaced due to historical sediment flows. This finding alleviates concerns for potential offshore wind farm developers, as it provides crucial insights into the seafloor's stability, aiding in the responsible management of marine resources. The research is published in the Journal of Geophysical Research Earth Surface.
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