Unveiling persistent science enigmas: 10 conspiratorial theories about quartz artifacts and lunar anomalies that keep resurfacing

In the ever-evolving world of science and technology, new breakthroughs are being made every day. Here's a roundup of some of the latest developments that are set to revolutionise various sectors.

Reducing Plastic Waste and Enhancing Durability

A groundbreaking hybrid 3D printing method has been developed, promising to reduce plastic waste while preserving durability. This innovative technique could pave the way for a more sustainable future in manufacturing.

Measuring Earth's Axis Wobble without Telescopes or Satellites

Scientists have developed a new ring laser to measure Earth's axis wobble, eliminating the need for telescopes or satellites. This development could provide a more accurate understanding of our planet's rotation and the forces that influence it.

Mapping Brain Activity during Decision-Making

For the first time, scientists have mapped complete brain activity during decision-making. This significant discovery could lead to a better understanding of the human mind and potential advancements in neuroscience.

Transforming Carbon into Aviation Fuel

In a remarkable breakthrough, carbon captured has been transformed into a palm oil-like fat for aviation fuel. This innovation could significantly reduce carbon emissions in the aviation industry.

Enhancing Internet Transmission Power

A new hollow glass fiber design can carry internet signals in the air with 1,000x transmission power. This development could revolutionise wireless communication, making it faster and more efficient.

Debunking Myths about the Crystal Skulls and the Moon

Two popular myths have been debunked recently. The Crystal Skulls, once believed to be pre-Columbian artifacts with mystical powers, have been found to have modern rotary-tool marks, abrasives, and crystal sources inconsistent with ancient Mesoamerican trade. Similarly, the Moon, often mistaken for being artificial, is actually a natural satellite with a dry, rigid, fractured crust and lacks water dampening.

Harnessing Hydrogen Fuel from Plastic Waste and Coal

A US team has found a cheaper way to convert plastic waste and coal into hydrogen fuel. This innovation could significantly reduce reliance on fossil fuels and contribute to a more sustainable energy future.

Robots Replacing Divers in Risky Offshore Jobs

A new innovation involves a robot with tentacles that could replace divers in risky offshore jobs. This development could increase safety and efficiency in the oil and gas industry.

The "Hollow Moon" Myth and the Black Knight Satellite

The idea that the Moon is artificial or the Black Knight satellite is an alien satellite orbiting Earth has been debunked. The Moon is a natural satellite with a dry, rigid, fractured crust and lacks water dampening that allows seismic energy to reverberate longer than on Earth. The Black Knight satellite is a mash-up of unrelated stories.

Advances in Aviation, Renewable Energy, and AI

Researchers have broken the one-megawatt power barrier in fuel cell technology for electric vehicles and aviation, China is developing transparent coatings to turn ordinary windows into solar power generators, and a new AI system is choreographing robotic arms for faster factory operations.

The "Saturn's Hexagon" and the "Face on Mars"

The Saturn's hexagon, a colossal jet stream at Saturn's north pole, is naturally organized into a standing wave pattern in a fast polar jet, with wind speeds of roughly 300-330 mph circling a hurricane-like vortex at the pole. Meanwhile, the "face on Mars" in the Cydonia region is an ordinary landform, not evidence of ancient Martians.

Neuralink's Expansion and the "Cold Fusion Cover-Up" Theory

Neuralink has expanded to Canada with successful brain implants in spinal injury patients. On the other hand, the "Cold Fusion Cover-Up" theory suggesting that establishment science or industry suppressed a cheap, clean power source has been debunked. The more prosaic story is classic scientific self-correction, with dramatic claim, attempted replication, negative results, and a field that moved on while a niche kept working.

The "Finland Doesn't Exist" Theory and Fears about the Large Hadron Collider

The "Finland Doesn't Exist" theory, claiming Russia and Japan invented the country so Japan could secretly fish the Baltic, shipping the catch home disguised as "Nokia" products via the Trans-Siberian Railway, is a satirical mega-post that has spread on the internet due to its entertaining nature and ability to knit unrelated facts into a slick story. Fears about the Large Hadron Collider spawning micro black holes and swallowing the planet are unfounded, as the machine has been running safely for over a decade without incident.

Solar Energy Breakthroughs and the "Crystal Skulls Mystery"

A solar bump breakthrough has unlocked 80% more electricity from US data centers, and US scientists have harnessed sunlight to capture CO2 in a low-energy breakthrough. Meanwhile, the "Crystal Skulls Mystery" refers to the discovery that the gleaming quartz skulls in major museums were once touted as pre-Columbian artifacts with mystical powers, but when researchers put them under the microscope, they found modern rotary-tool marks, abrasives, and crystal sources inconsistent with ancient Mesoamerican trade.

A 3D-Printed Scaffold for Spinal Cord Injuries and a "Spectacular Experiment"

A 3D-printed scaffold is guiding stem cells to repair damage from spinal cord injuries, and scientists have conducted 'spectacular experiments' showing wooden walls can withstand 100 kilonewtons of pressure.

The "Australia Doesn't Exist" Gag and Tandem Solar Cells

The "Australia Doesn't Exist" gag is a similar tongue-in-cheek theory that has resurfaced on the internet. Tandem solar cells have achieved 33.1% efficiency with textured silicon passivation.

A Culture List of Science Conspiracies and the US Military's Missile Order

A culture list of ten science conspiracies that refuse to fade has been published. The US military has ordered 2,000 missiles for striking stealth jets and hypersonic targets at 118,000 feet.

Unveiling persistent science enigmas: 10 conspiratorial theories about quartz artifacts and lunar anomalies that keep resurfacing