20 most recent amazing discoveries that will blow your mind
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20 most recent amazing discoveries that will blow your mind .Scientists are known to be the most learned people in the world and are always on the forefront of new discoveries. Since ancient times, scientists have brought up mind-blowing, if […]
20 most recent amazing discoveries that will blow your mind .Scientists are known to be the most learned people in the world and are always on the forefront of new discoveries. Since ancient times, scientists have brought up mind-blowing, if not fascinating, discoveries with origins explained. While some discoveries seem unusual, some are pretty awesome and may give us a breakthrough in history. From a new earth to giant squids, mysterious waters, and new technologies, join us today as we unveil some of the top 20 most recent amazing discoveries that will blow your mind.
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Medical nanomachine
How awesome is it to get medicine in your body without being hurt? Well, thanks to the scientists who, for the first time in early 2015, delivered medicine to an animal via a nanomachine. The microscopic machine delivered medicine into the body of a mouse, and the procedure was noninvasive and left the mouse unhurt. This amazing discovery must indeed be a huge breakthrough in medicine because it might reduce the need for invasive surgical procedures in the future.
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The googly squid
This is incredibly one of the cutest discoveries of 2016, the googly-eyed squid. Discovered by researchers somewhere off the Californian coast near Big Sur, the creature was almost 3000 feet beneath the surface. At first the squid looked familiar to them, but they later noticed the stubby squid looks like a cross between an octopus and a catfish. This mysterious discovery left scientists wondering how Mother Nature keeps surprising them, and they couldn’t help themselves but accept the cuteness of their discovery.
New planet
A group of international scientists made an exciting discovery of what looked like a new dwarf planet orbiting a star outside our solar system. The planet is around 1.06 times larger than Earth, making it very similar to our planet, and it takes 125 single revolutions to go around the sun. Although it’s not yet known what its chemical makeup is, this is nonetheless one of the top 5 most awesome and amazing scientific discoveries of all time and great facts about space. With the rise in global warming, we should consider living right on the new planet, or what do you think?
Glass storage
If not mind-blowing, then these interesting facts might be jaw-breaking! Imagine if every tweet, Snapchat, and YouTube comment was stored for eternity! Scientists at a Southampton university recently discovered a technique for storing 360 terabytes of data that can last at least 13 billion years. 13 billion years! Wow, that’s too long. This device, also known as the superhuman memory crystal, is made of a synthetic nanoglass. It’s 5D storage that can store any information. Without much ado, just say goodbye to flash drives and other storage devices!
Synthetic leaves
Plants don’t grow in zero gravity, and for a long time NASA has been researching ways to produce oxygen for long-distance space journeys to let people live in space. On the bright side, though, the solution seems to have been found. A student in the royal college in London developed the first-ever man-made leaf made from soft proteins that functions just like a regular leaf and can also undergo photosynthesis. The idea, which is still in its infancy, has a bright future and can produce oxygen for astronauts. We simply call it an oxygen factory for space travelers.
The second largest meteorite
Recently, scientists discovered what they believed to be the second largest meteorite in the world. Located in Argentina, the meteorite was named Gancedo after the town it was found in. It’s believed to weigh about 30 tons, and it’s claimed to have filled the earth around 2000 BC, almost 4000 years ago. And if you’re wondering which is the largest meteorite, it’s called Hoba, weighing 60 tons and found in Namibia. Unlike the largest meteorite, which still remains in its position, the most amazing top 10 discoveries have been relocated.
Antibodies
Help us welcome this great discovery that comes with a great relief to the most talked-about HIV disease. Scientists have discovered a protein antibody capable of guarding the immune system of monkeys against HIV. After being injected with a few doses of the antibody, four monkeys did not undergo the severe effects of HIV. With human trials said to begin shortly, the effectiveness of the antibody has already been proven, and the approach might help control HIV infections in humans.
Ceramic 3D printing
How awesome it was to begin a year with a new discovery. It was January 1st when scientists from Hrl laboratories took 3D printing to a whole new level by achieving a breakthrough in ceramic 3D printing technology. Ceramics are one of the hardest materials in the world and can withstand temperatures as high as 1700 degrees Celsius. With such amazing facts, we expect impressive results and data for 3D printing technology in years to come.
Flowing water on Mars
This is indeed good news! Scientists discovered flowing water on Mars, and with the help of MRO, NASA was able to provide the evidence that liquid water flows intermittently on present-day Mars. The branching channels and slopes were likely formed by surface water runoff from a once strong river flow, thus allowing scientists to deduce water existence on Mars surface. Nevertheless, this discovery is a pivotal step in our search for life beyond earth, and with all the global warming and pollution, why not!
Bionic lens
Look at this ultimate fact about a bionic lens that brings with it superhuman vision! Invented by Dr. Garth Webb of Ocumetics Technology Corp., this revolutionary technology is said to have the ability to change the way humans perceive the world, and a few individuals who’ve already tried the lens claim that they now see even better than before. Well, maybe this is a direction to a new era of superhumans. And why not? If one is able to have three times better vision than a perfect eye, then this could be the way to go.
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Stem cell transplant
You will be amazed to see the bright side that happened in the medical field: an effective cure for sickle cell anemia was discovered. This hereditary condition that affects people across the globe with severe chronic pain and a notably shortened lifespan may come to an end. After a teenage boy was cured of the disease through a stem cell transplant, scientists now believe the treatment can be given to all sickle cell anemia patients worldwide.
Harder than diamond
Although diamonds are commonly known as the hardest materials in the world, scientists have discovered wurtzite boron nitrite, a material harder than diamond. This mineral has two atoms, one boron and nitrogen, that make a strong bond with heat and chemical resistance. Very interesting facts, but how does such a thing form? It can occur naturally in cubic form in chromium-rich rocks and can also be created in a lab. Good news there for the lovers of makeup, glue, paint, and so on.
Robotic limbs
The concept of prosthetic limbs may not be new to us, but the recent discoveries of advanced robotic limbs are mind-blowing. This is not just putting together a limb with great articulation but producing a limb that people can actually control. Does it have its own IQ? Well, we are also wondering! And as part of a yearlong program at Johns Hopkins University’s applied physics lab, Johnny Matheny was the first person in the world to be made a robotic arm with skeletons that he can control with his mind.
Transfer memory between snails
Sometimes scientists do things that seem quite impossible, and this WatchMojo video will show you a rare discovery that sounds like fiction. Would you believe that scientists transferred memory in between two different groups of sea slugs so that the other group could remember something that didn’t happen to them? Well, you should, because they did. This was part of a decade-long search for an engram, a physical thing in our brain that contains our memories. Do you envy someone’s memory?
Prometheoarchaeum synthrophicum
This must have been among the best discoveries of 2016. Researchers discovered the first single-cell molecule that is said to have sparked complex life on earth approximately 800 million years ago. The single-celled organism named gk-pid found off the coast of Japan is said to have undergone self-replication, a process that divided the original organism into an identical one with the same chromosomes. What a great way to trace all our ancestors found on earth today.
Step towards quantum computers
Are you ready for the quantum computing revolution? Well, this might sound like a Reddit story, but no! Quantum physics has already changed our lives, and in 2017 Intel, Google, Microsoft, and a number of other research institutes made a major breakthrough in quantum computing by building actual prototypes. They unveiled 22, 50, 51, and 53 qubit machines. We are yet to see the actual applications of the quantum machines.
Reversal of aging signs in mice
Immortality seemed to be an unattainable goal to scientists, but according to a study published in 2018, they might be making headway. Harvard Medical School scientists reported to have reduced one sign of aging by slowing blood flow in mice through the introduction of nicotinamide mononucleotide, which helped in the health of the entire body, including the brain and the heart. The University of Alabama and Birmingham also reported that they managed to reverse wrinkling or hair loss in mice. Good news, yeah!
The epigenome
The epigenome is a multitude of chemical compounds that can tell the genome what to do. A human genome is a complete assembly of DNA structures that make each individual unique. Scientists have just finished reconstructing an accurate structure of epigenome phase 4.This new scientific discovery was made so that scientists can make more discoveries about genome expressions, without which one can’t tell what kind of catastrophe would perform a genome.
The snub-nosed monkey
While most people believe that we have discovered all the animal species that there are on the planet, quite a number of animal species are still being discovered, and scientists are always on the lookout for something new. On this list comes a snub-nosed monkey; funny enough, the monkey looks like what Michael Jackson looked like during the last decades of his life. Unfortunately, this rare monkey that lives in Asia, with a range covering China, especially Tibet and Sichuan, is endangered because of poaching.
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Whale gene mapping
And finally, you will be amazed at how scientists have discovered why bowhead whales live for over 200 years old by mapping their entire genome. Compared to other mammals of lesser lifespan, scientists discovered that their genes are effective in repairing gene deterioration, which causes cancer and other ailments that shorten human life. Who knows, maybe by further studying these genes, scientists may be able to finally restore our faulty genetic system and substantially lengthen our lives. A secret to living longer is loading!
Which of these discoveries amazed you the most? Which one do you think would make a great historical impact? Share your thoughts in the comments box below.