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Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Spawned a Giant, Otherworldly 'Lava Ball'
Live Science - 30 Jun 2018 14:02'Dancing' holes in droplets submerged in water-ethanol mixtures
EurekAlert! - 30 Jun 2018 06:00
(Tokyo Metropolitan University) Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have observed the formation of holes that move by themselves in droplets of ionic liquids (IL) sitting inside water-ethanol mixtures. This cu...
Sound of Moving Objects Change Perceptions of Body Size
Neuroscience News - 30 Jun 2018 20:54
Researchers report a mismatch between the predicted and actual outcome of an action can alter body perception, making a person feel taller.
Can Hallucinogens Curb Cocaine Use?
Neuroscience News - 30 Jun 2018 18:17
A new study will investigate whether psilocybin can help curb cocaine addiction. Researchers are currently seeking people with a history of cocaine abuse to participate in the study.
Plasma, the Mysterious (And Powerful) Fourth Phase of Matter
Singularity Hub - 30 Jun 2018 17:00
When I was in elementary school, my teacher told me that matter exists in three possible states: solid, liquid, and gas. She neglected to mention plasma, a special kind of electrified gas that's a state unto itself. We r...
Boeing's Hypersonic Vision: A Sleek Passenger Plane That Can Hit Mach 5
Live Science - 30 Jun 2018 14:25The Problem with Solving Problems
Neuroscience News - 30 Jun 2018 03:08
Researchers say prevalence induced concept changes cause people to redefine problems as they are reduced.