Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

The Apollo moon landing in 1969 remains one of humanity’s greatest achievements. However, despite overwhelming evidence supporting the authenticity of this historic event, some individuals continue to propagate conspiracy theories suggesting that the moon landing was a hoax. In this article, we will delve into some of the common theories that argue against the moon…

In the annals of miraculous survival stories, one name stands out with remarkable resilience and unwavering determination: Juliane Koepcke. At the tender age of 17, she became the sole survivor of a devastating plane crash that plunged her into the heart of the treacherous Amazon jungle. Struck by lightning and ripped from the safety of…

In recent years, the emergence of CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) technology has sparked a scientific revolution in the field of gene editing. This groundbreaking technique has provided scientists with a powerful tool to modify DNA with unprecedented precision. With the potential to transform medicine, agriculture, and various other fields, CRISPR has opened…

The term “conspiracy theorist” has become a pervasive label, often used to dismiss individuals who question official narratives or probe deeper into controversial events. An intriguing hypothesis posits that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) played a significant role in popularizing this term, using it as a tool to undermine critical thinkers and suppress inquiries surrounding…

In order to function optimally throughout the day, obtaining an adequate amount of sleep is crucial. However, sleep issues, such as difficulty falling asleep, are more common than we may imagine. Several factors contribute to these problems, including anxiety, stress, overthinking, and concerns about stressful events. Furthermore, certain medications can also disrupt our sleep patterns.…

Oumuamua: Oumuamua is an interstellar object that gained significant attention in late 2017. Its name, derived from the Hawaiian language, means “scout” or “messenger.” Oumuamua is the first known interstellar visitor to our solar system, and its unique characteristics have sparked considerable intrigue and speculation. Here are some key details about Oumuamua: Oumuamua has prompted…

For some — the chance to see a banana duct-taped to a wall is to be within touching distance of a sensational moment in recent art history. For others, it’s an enticing snack. On Thursday, an art student from Seoul National University found it to be the latter, when he removed the fruit — an…

The proverb of “all press is good press” feels almost as old as the Nile. Yet it’s being put to the test this week via the release of Netflix’s African Queens: Cleopatra. The documentary is the second of three from the streaming service and executive producer Jada Pinkett Smith, both of whom have committed to…

The first full-size digital scan of the Titanic has revealed the world’s most famous shipwreck as never seen before, and experts hope that it will provide more insight into how the liner came to sink in 1912. Created using deep-sea mapping, the unique 3D view of the entire vessel could break through “a century’s worth…

During the Cold War Era of the 1960s, Russian researchers were looking for ways to support the immune system in conditions running the gamut from cancer to bio-warfare agents. Eastern Europeans, with a cultural love of fermented milk products, logically looked to probiotics, or lactobacillus, for immune support because it was safe, cheap and effective.…