Author: Aanya Patel
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Dreaming? Yes. Conscious? Also Yes.
Imagine falling asleep, becoming aware that you’re dreaming, and being able to answer questions and solve problems. As impossible as it sounds, researchers have shown that lucid dreamers can answer questions during REM sleep and even perform complex tasks within dream environments. But how does lucid dreaming work, why can some people consciously control their…
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Are We All Martians?— Panspermia and Our (Possibly) Extraterrestrial Origins.
Where did life start on Earth? We have all been taught about the perfect conditions Earth has for life; it’s just the right distance from the Sun, has water and carbon, it’s constantly changing environment, and cycling energy to sustain life (American Museum of Natural History, n.d.). Ever since, humans have been in pursuit to…