It's easy to say that 2021 has been a memorable year for us all, for better or worse. The year saw a mixed mixture of old and new difficulties, from the still-going COVID-19 pandemic to numerous space tales. This year's top Science Times stories are listed below.

Living Fossil Seen in Madagascar

Coelacanths, an ancient species that lived around 420 million years ago, were discovered unexpectedly in Madagascar, Science Times reported. A group of South African shark hunters was taken aback when they found a colony of fish predating dinosaurs thought to be extinct by scientists for decades. Coelacanths, also known as Latimeria, are predatory fish that may live up to 60 years, grow 6.5 feet long, and weigh 198 pounds. According to National Geographic, these primitive-looking coelacanths, along with dinosaurs, went extinct 65 million years ago.

 

Flares Are Heading Towards the Earth: Could It Take Down Communications Lines Worldwide?

Due to the arrival of a torrent of solar winds, experts (via Science Times) projected a possible solar storm last November. This followed the discovery of a large "coronal hole" in the Sun's outer atmosphere by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO).

COVID-19 Vaccines Mostly Graphene Oxide?

COVID-19 vaccinations continue to face smear efforts and unsubstantiated accusations, the most recent of which alleges that Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines contain graphene oxide, Science Times said. However, there is no mention of graphene oxide in the official information sheet for the Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine published on the US Food and Drug Administration website. Similarly, citing Pfizer senior manager of scientific media relations Kit Longley, the Associated Press (AP) issued a statement calling the assertion incorrect. MIT chemical engineering professor Allen Myerson and Johns Hopkins infectious disease specialist Dr. Amesh Adalja were among the medical specialists consulted by the multinational news organization.

COVID-19 is a Vascular Disease, Experts Say

COVID-19 is now a vascular disease rather than a pulmonary condition, a new study obtained by Science Times mentioned. This study, sponsored by the University of California-San Diego, might explain blood clots in some individuals and other difficulties, such as "COVID feet," which aren't normal respiratory illness symptoms.

Sleep Deprivation Affects Your Ability to Walk

According to recent scientific research obtained by Science Times, sleep deprivation impairs a person's capacity to walk. The findings suggest that "walking is not a spontaneous activity," according to neurology professor Hermanno Krebs of the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Sleep deprivation can affect it.

Neuralink To End Language Soon?

Science Times, citing Neuralink CEO Elon Musk, said human language might be extinct in five to ten years. Musk told Joe Rogan in an interview that humans would no longer need to talk in traditional languages, thanks to the company's current brain chip innovation.

Space Rock Leaves Fossilized Megaripples of Mile-High Giant Tsumami

Science Times said that the dinosaur-killing asteroid that struck the Earth some 66 million years ago caused a massive tsunami. Chicxulub crater, located on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico and is the scar left over by the impact, was investigated by a team of scientists.

Wearing a Large Logo? Maybe You're Not Trustworthy, Science Says!

According to a study obtained by Science Times, guys who wear shirts with huge logos of high-end companies are perceived as promiscuous. Those who wear shirts with tiny logos, on the other hand, are considered trustworthy and reliable.

 

Can Elon Musk's Neuralink Create Superhumans?

According to Science Times, Neuralink intends to roll out the chip as quickly as possible. There is currently nothing that may stop the brain chip project from moving forward. In an interview with Joe Rogan, Elon Musk stated that people would quit interacting regularly. Elon Musk went on to say that the Neuralink chip might be the end of language in ten years. Although experts and fans have been calling for a declaration on AI-powered superhumans, Elon Musk has not mentioned combining artificial intelligence with biological life.

Russian Child to Save Humanity from Nuclear Destruction?

When a young Russian boy claimed to be from Mars, it perplexed many experts worldwide. Boriska Kipriyanovich is a 23-year-old Russian man who claims to be from Mars, Science Times said. He said he is on a mission to save humanity from nuclear destruction.

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