Science

Have you thought deeply about the latest discovery in genetics? DUF1220 – “DUF” stands for a (protein) domain of unknown function –presumably “junk DNA.” But this one seems to be what distinguishes us as “human” and may correspond to greater brain functionality. In fact, we possess more than twice the amount of replications (copies) of this protein as a result of the instructions (code) of our genome than our nearest genetic relative…

With the recent discovery of water on Mars, speculation has been running wild about life existing on the red planet. The image featured in the video below was taken by the Mars rover, and appears to show human-like figure carved into it. Could an alien civilization have flourished on Mars in the past? Maybe. Is this rock evidence? Not in the conventional sense, no. But it is pretty fascinating nonetheless……