By: Rosie McCall/IFL Science Trump announced plans to appoint ex-radio host, Sam Clovis, chief scientist of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) back in July 2017. And it may turn out to be one of his toughest nominations yet. Technically, his title would be “undersecretary of agriculture for research, education, and economics” and, if approved by the Senate, he would…
This Solar-Powered RV Runs Without Fuel Or Charging Stations
By: The Mind Unleashed If you presently suffer from a mad case of wanderlust, you’re sure to appreciate this new motorhome unveiled by RV company Dethleffs. With a sleek design and head-to-toe solar panels, the vehicle was made for the open road. It’s especially perfect for those who seek to go off-grid for a while, as it runs…
New Low-Cost Cancer Treatment Could Kill Tumors With Ethanol
By: Karla Lant/Futurism New research proves that an ethanol-based gel can achieve a 100 percent cure rate when injected directly into squamous cell tumors. This low-cost, easily administered cancer treatment could significantly improve outcomes in the developing world. ETHANOL-BASED CANCER TREATMENTS Researchers from Duke University have achieved a 100 percent cure rate for squamous cell carcinoma in…
Black Hole 100,000 Times The Mass Of The Sun Discovered In Our Own Galaxy
By: Alfredo Carpineti/IFL Science Astronomers from Keio University, Japan, have observed what looks like the largest intermediate-mass black hole within the Milky Way. The object is estimated to weigh 100,000 times the mass of the Sun and is located near the center of the galaxy. The study, published in Nature Astronomy, focused on a large molecular…
EPA Chief Scott Pruitt: “Science Shouldn’t Dictate American Policy”
By: Robin Andrews/IFL Science You know the drill. The head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Scott Pruitt, has been asked about something scientific and has said something ludicrous in response. Shortly after announcing that he wants climate researchers to “debate” climate deniers on live TV, he gave a characteristically painful interview to a Texas radio show. Just after…
Artificial Intelligence Is Attempting To Write The Next Game Of Thrones Book
By: Jonathan O’Callaghan/IFL Science Are you tired of waiting for George R. R. Martin to finish his latest installment of A Song of Ice And Fire, called The Winds of Winter? Well, maybe you don’t have to be. A software engineer called Zack Thoutt has used artificial intelligence (AI) to try to write the book himself, reports Motherboard. Known as…
Scientists Find “Evidence” Of A Multidimensional Universe INSIDE Our Brain
By: Educate Inspire Change An exciting finding has been made by scientists as they have discovered that the human brain contains structures and shapes that may have up to eleven dimensions. Neuroscientists welcome the findings stating: “We have found a world that we had never imagined before.” With the help of Mathematical methods of algebraic topology, scientists have found…
Cargo Ship Crosses The Arctic Without Aid Of Ice Breaker For First Time Ever
By: Katy Evans/IFL Science Once upon a time, crossing the Arctic was the ultimate challenge. From Franklin to Peary, the Arctic didn’t make it easy, and not every expedition was successful. Now, a Russian tanker has sailed through the usually icy waters without any kind of ice breaker for the first time ever. A success for…
Audi Is Introducing Solar Roofs To Increase The Range Of Future Vehicles
By: Patrick Caughill/Futurism We may be a long way away from solar powered electric vehicles the likes of which Lightyear is trying to build, yet some larger car companies are starting to toy with the technology in some novel ways. The German luxury car manufacturer Audi is partnering with Chinese solar company Hanergy to integrate solar cells into…