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@autismunicorn @actuallyautistic

The reason autism was discovered/found at all was because scientists compared people with each other.

Now you can compare yourself with others the good way and the bad way.

The good way is the Neurodivergent way, you try to compare the difference/similarity in brain function.

The bad way is comparing weight, length, salary etc.

The bad don't lead to scientific breakthroughs is my guess.

CERN scientists transformed lead into gold through high-energy particle collisions at the Large Hadron Collider, a feat akin to ancient alchemy. Lead nuclei collide at near light speed, creating gold atoms briefly before decay. Though impractical due to cost, this demonstrates modern physics’s ability to make the impossible possible.

@goodnews

#ScienceBreakthrough #ModernAlchemy #CERN #ParticlePhysics #GoodNews #ScientificDiscovery
thedebrief.org/transmuting-lea

The Debrief · Transmuting Lead into Gold, CERN's Large Hadron Collider Achieves Alchemist’s Dreams for a Fraction of a SecondScience, Tech and Defense for the Rebelliously Curious.

🌍🔬 Scientists have identified an ancient refuge where life rebounded rapidly after a mass extinction event, offering insights into resilience amidst climate catastrophes.

This finding sheds light on nature's ability to recover and adapt.

@goodnews

#GoodNews #ClimateResilience #MassExtinction #ScientificDiscovery
thedebrief.org/newly-discovere

25 years after the Human Genome Project draft, we're in a "post-genomic" age.

This era explores key biological questions, blending genomics with environmental and social factors to address health disparities.

undark.org/2024/12/05/opinion-

Undark Magazine · What Does It Mean to Be In the 'Post-Genomic' Age?Opinion | New dialogues are emerging about what comes next in biology, 25 years after completion of a draft of the human genome.

Recent atmospheric data suggests that Venus might be capable of supporting life. Scientists have detected phosphine gas in Venus’s clouds, a potential indicator of microbial life. This discovery challenges previous beliefs about the planet’s uninhabitable environment due to extreme temperatures and acidic atmosphere.

#Space #Venus #Astrobiology #LifeBeyondEarth #ScientificDiscovery

space.com/venus-atmosphere-pho

Archaeologists have discovered the world’s oldest known cave paintings in Indonesia, dating back 51,000 years. These ancient artworks depict detailed images of animals and hand stencils, providing remarkable insights into early human creativity and expression. This discovery pushes back the timeline of symbolic art and highlights the sophisticated cultural practices of our ancestors.

#Archaeology #CaveArt #AncientHistory #Indonesia #ScientificDiscovery

allthatsinteresting.com/oldest

A recent discovery of a surprising element in lunar soil has led scientists to reconsider theories about the Moon’s origin. This unexpected finding challenges existing models and could provide new insights into the Moon’s formation and history. Stay tuned for more updates as researchers explore this intriguing development.

#Moon #SpaceScience #Astronomy #ScientificDiscovery

in.mashable.com/science/77924/

In an astonishing find, scientists have uncovered active termite mounds in South Africa that are 34,000 years old, making them the oldest ever discovered. These ancient mounds provide valuable insights into termite behaviour and ecosystem roles over millennia, revealing a remarkable continuity of termite activity through prehistoric times.

#Archaeology #TermiteMounds #AncientHistory #ScientificDiscovery #SouthAfrica

allthatsinteresting.com/oldest

Researchers have found an extensive wall of ancient pictographs deep in the Amazon rainforest. These intricate and vast artworks, often called the “Great Wall of Amazonian Pictographs,” depict scenes of wildlife, humans, and abstract symbols, providing a window into the lives and beliefs of ancient Amazonian civilisations. These pictographs remain mainly unknown to the public.

#Archaeology #Amazon #Pictographs #AncientArt #ScientificDiscovery

thecollector.com/amazonian-pic

A recently discovered ancient bone could provide insights into how Neanderthals cared for a child with Down syndrome. This finding suggests Neanderthals may have compassionately offered care and support to individuals with disabilities. Further analysis could shed light on their social structures and family dynamics.

#Archaeology #Neanderthals #AncientHistory #ScientificDiscovery

edition.cnn.com/2024/06/27/sci

Researchers in Japan have made a groundbreaking discovery, revealing that plants communicate with each other through airborne chemicals, similar to animal warning signals. Using a specialized microscope, scientists observed healthy plants lighting up in response to messages from damaged plants, indicating a sophisticated form of communication among vegetation.

Watch How They Talk to Each Other myelectricsparks.com/japanese-

#PlantCommunication #Science #Research #Japan #environmentalawareness
#PlantScience #Botany #NatureCommunication #ScientificDiscovery