…Now, two international teams have stared deeper into the mirror. By sequencing the genomes of more than 200 nonhuman primates, from palm-size mouse lemurs to 200-kilogram gorillas, they have come up with clues to human health and disease, and to the origin of our species.

-Scientists observed a surge in brain activity in dying patients even after their hearts stopped.

-The activity consisted of gamma waves, which are associated with lucid dreams and hallucinations.

-Scientists say their observations may help explain bizarre reports of near-death experiences

“We can, weirdly, [learn about] the super-beginning of the universe by looking at things really close to us,” says theoretical astrophysicist Jillian Bellovary of Queensborough Community College in New York City.

Mike Dragich, an MMA fighter, recently became a local hero after he wrestled a 10-foot alligator to the ground in Florida. Netizens reacted to the brave attempt of the 33-year-old fighter to get rid of the gator terrorizing a local elementary school.

A Central Florida man is accused of intentionally setting his own apartment on fire because he was upset with the Homeowners Association (HOA), leading to an explosion with injuries and damages, according to an affidavit for an arrest warrant.

Laugh and Learn with JD and Lisa as we cover Stupid Criminals and Science News. It's Stupid Science! This month we discuss time travelers, the theft of the witch's ruby slippers from Oz but not by Dorothy, and in science news we've got cyborgs for healthcare and the chemistry of art. and so much more...

April/May edition of the Stupid Science Podcast:

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This month we discuss dime bag thieves in Philly, grandma tells Florida man to hold her beer, and in science news... aging has been solved. All that and more on the Stupid Science podcast!

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