Category Archives: Science

A box of human remains was discovered by Chinese villagers. The inscription says the remains are those of the Buddha

Archaeologists discovered a box in Jingchuan County, China, which, according to its inscription, contained the cremated remains of the Buddha. More than 260 Buddhist statues were found along with the remains, some more than six-and-a-half feet tall. Another, called the “Heavenly King,” was just 13 inches in height.

MARS EXPLORATION, MAY 22, 1984 | CIA FOIA (foia.cia.gov)

Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00788R001900760001-9 May 22, 1984 Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00788R001900760001-9 Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00788R001900760001-9 Method of site acquisition: Sealed envelope coupled with geographic coordinates. The sealed envelope was given to the subject immediately prior to the interview. The envelope was not opened until after the interview.

Evaporating Water Could Power Almost 70% of The US Electrical Grid

It’s not every day scientists say a new kind of renewable energy could satisfy the majority of our power needs, so when they do, it’s worth leaning in close. In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have found that energy harvested from the evaporation of water in US lakes and reservoirs could power nearly 70 percent of the nation’s electricity demands, generating a whopping 325 gigawatts of electricity.

Mystery illness suffered by diplomats in Cuba may have been caused by a device that doesn’t exist

Sven Creutzmann | Mambo Photo | Getty Images A mysterious illness has been striking people associated with the US Embassy in Cuba – and a secret sonic weapon is rumored to be the source. Over the past year, diplomats in Cuba have experienced an unusual collection of symptoms that range from hearing loss, vertigo, and nausea to concussions, CBS News reported.

Mysterious sonic weapons reportedly caused brain injuries in US diplomats in Cuba – here’s what we know

Mysterious “sonic weapons” have been blamed for symptoms affecting American and Canadian diplomats in Cuba. Victims reported hearing loss, mild traumatic brain injury, nervous system damage, and balance issues. Sound-based weapons exist, but experts aren’t sure whether any were actually used in this case.