themindunleashed--2020-03-11--18-Year-Old Blind Pianist Is So Talented That Scientists Are Studying His Brain To Learn Why

( TMU ) — A blind piano prodigy has met major success in his life , entertaining audiences across the world since he was 11 .
And now scientists are studying his brain to find out what exactly makes him so good .
When Matthew Whitaker was born prematurely at 24 weeks , he was not only blind but he had a series of health problems and his parents were told that he had less than a 50 percent chance of survival .
Before he even reached the age of two Whitaker had to undergo 11 surgeries .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but by the age of three he was already able to skillfully play the piano and even write his own songs—without even needing a teacher .
Now 18 , the Hackensack , New Jersey , native is now a universally praised tunesmith and jazz pianist who has performed at prestigious venues including the Lincoln Center , the Kennedy Center , Carnegie Hall , and the Apollo Theater .
The virtuoso can even play anything by ear , ranging from Beyonce or Dvorak .
And now , the prodigiously talented musician is the focus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to find out how exactly the brains of brilliant musicians work and how they are different from those of average people .
Neurologist and fellow musician Dr. Charles Limb has headed the research , conducting MRI exams on Whitaker both while he listened to music and while he played the keyboard .
“ I think anytime somebody watches Matthew play piano the first thing that you think is , ‘ How does he do that ?
’ Except rather than just wondering , I ’ m actually trying to answer the question.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Whitaker ’ s brain had apparently repurposed the visual cortex in order to develop other neurological pathways .
When Whitaker listens to his favorite bands , his visual cortex is activated .
“ Because he is blind we looked at his visual cortex .
And we didn ’ t see any significant activity there at all [ during a dull lecture ] .
Then we switched the soundtrack for him and we put on a band that he knows quite well… This is what changes in his brain .
It seems like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the tissue that ’ s not being stimulated by sight and using it … to perceive music .
It ’ s sort of borrowing that part of the brain and rewiring it to help him hear music.
” Whitaker found the findings interesting but was unsurprised that his brain became illuminated during the scans whenever he listened to music .
He simply acknowledged :

(TMU) — A blind piano prodigy has met major success in his life, entertaining audiences across the world since he was 11. And now scientists are studying his brain to find out what exactly makes him so good.
When Matthew Whitaker was born prematurely at 24 weeks, he was not only blind but he had a series of health problems and his parents were told that he had less than a 50 percent chance of survival. Before he even reached the age of two Whitaker had to undergo 11 surgeries.
However, not only did Whitaker manage to survive but by the age of three he was already able to skillfully play the piano and even write his own songs—without even needing a teacher.
Now 18, the Hackensack, New Jersey, native is now a universally praised tunesmith and jazz pianist who has performed at prestigious venues including the Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, and the Apollo Theater. The virtuoso can even play anything by ear, ranging from Beyonce or Dvorak.
And now, the prodigiously talented musician is the focus of a new medical study that seeks to find out how exactly the brains of brilliant musicians work and how they are different from those of average people.
Neurologist and fellow musician Dr. Charles Limb has headed the research, conducting MRI exams on Whitaker both while he listened to music and while he played the keyboard.
Limb told 60 Minutes:
“I think anytime somebody watches Matthew play piano the first thing that you think is, ‘How does he do that?’ Except rather than just wondering, I’m actually trying to answer the question.”
What Dr. Limb found out was shocking: Whitaker’s brain had apparently repurposed the visual cortex in order to develop other neurological pathways. When Whitaker listens to his favorite bands, his visual cortex is activated.
Limb continued:
“Because he is blind we looked at his visual cortex. And we didn’t see any significant activity there at all [during a dull lecture]. Then we switched the soundtrack for him and we put on a band that he knows quite well… This is what changes in his brain. It seems like his brain is taking that part of the tissue that’s not being stimulated by sight and using it … to perceive music. It’s sort of borrowing that part of the brain and rewiring it to help him hear music.”
Whitaker found the findings interesting but was unsurprised that his brain became illuminated during the scans whenever he listened to music. He simply acknowledged:
“I love music.”
By Elias Marat | Creative Commons | TheMindUnleashed.com
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themindunleashed--2020-03-13--These Cups Turn Into Mini Galaxies When Clear Liquid Is Poured Into Them

( TMU ) — Your guests would be definitely be impressed when served a drink with a galaxy of stars inside , which is exactly what Japanese artist Hiromi Sato ’ s individually hand-made galaxy sake cups would achieve .
Hiromi creates a tiny galaxy in each tumbler and they are all different and really sparkle once the clear liquid is poured in , creating “ The universe that expands when you pour it.
” Hiromi Sato hails from the Niigata Prefecture on the west coast of Japan ’ s Honshu Island , known for its national parks , ski @ @ @ @ @ @ @ famous for producing some of Japan ’ s highest quality sake and its more than 90 sake breweries .
Under her parents ’ influence , Hiromi started painting as a child and had since obtained a traditional Japanese craft qualification .
Her beautiful galaxy sake cups are created with stainless steel tumblers using the technique of oxidative coloring which also changes the thickness of the transparent film covering the stainless steel and a sprinkling of gold dust .
It is not a fixed color but created by refraction of light ( much as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
Hiromi explains : “ When I lacquer each product , I express my own blue , red , and green universe , ” essentially resulting in a unique finish each time .
The real magic happens when the cup is filled with clear liquid , be it water , tea , juice , clear liquor like sake , vodka and many more .
Hiromi named the cups “ Chuu COCORO ” and sell them through her online shop , Sansaku .
The store describes her cups as “ a work that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of stainless steel processing technology and oxidation coloration in Sakai City , Niigata Prefecture by Hiromi Sato , a traditional craftsman in Niigata and Shirane Butsudan.
” The cups are 2 inches ( 5cm ) tall and holds up to 1.25 oz ( 37mm ) of liquid each .
Selling at ¥11,000 ( around $ 107 ) each , the price tag has not been a deterrent to those who appreciate the time , skilled craftsmanship and individuality of each of Sato ’ s creations .
So much so that they sold out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Hiromi says : “ There is such a huge reaction , and I am surprised .
However , there are no more cups available right now .
We apologize for any inconvenience , please wait for a while .
Thank you in advance.
” At the time , Hiromi had to prioritize production for her exhibition at the Lexus Takumi Connection in Kyoto at the end of November 2019 and has most probably been able to fill quite a few orders since then .

(TMU) — Your guests would be definitely be impressed when served a drink with a galaxy of stars inside, which is exactly what Japanese artist Hiromi Sato’s individually hand-made galaxy sake cups would achieve. Hiromi creates a tiny galaxy in each tumbler and they are all different and really sparkle once the clear liquid is poured in, creating “The universe that expands when you pour it.”
Hiromi Sato hails from the Niigata Prefecture on the west coast of Japan’s Honshu Island, known for its national parks, ski resorts and hot springs as well as famous for producing some of Japan’s highest quality sake and its more than 90 sake breweries. Under her parents’ influence, Hiromi started painting as a child and had since obtained a traditional Japanese craft qualification. Her beautiful galaxy sake cups are created with stainless steel tumblers using the technique of oxidative coloring which also changes the thickness of the transparent film covering the stainless steel and a sprinkling of gold dust. It is not a fixed color but created by refraction of light (much as the colors on soap bubble in light).
These Sake Cups Look Like There’s a Tiny Galaxy Inside Them When Liquid Is Poured In. ?? Posted by Say it with pictures,music and songs. on Thursday, August 15, 2019
Hiromi explains: “When I lacquer each product, I express my own blue, red, and green universe,” essentially resulting in a unique finish each time. The real magic happens when the cup is filled with clear liquid, be it water, tea, juice, clear liquor like sake, vodka and many more.
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Hiromi named the cups “Chuu COCORO” and sell them through her online shop, Sansaku. The store describes her cups as “a work that has been painted with the unique texture of stainless steel processing technology and oxidation coloration in Sakai City, Niigata Prefecture by Hiromi Sato, a traditional craftsman in Niigata and Shirane Butsudan.”
The cups are 2 inches (5cm) tall and holds up to 1.25 oz (37mm) of liquid each. Selling at ¥11,000 (around $107) each, the price tag has not been a deterrent to those who appreciate the time, skilled craftsmanship and individuality of each of Sato’s creations. So much so that they sold out very fast.
Japanese artist Hiromi Sato's hand made galaxy cups. Posted by Esmeralda Raven Aponte on Sunday, December 29, 2019
Writing on her blog, Hiromi says:
“There is such a huge reaction, and I am surprised. However, there are no more cups available right now. We apologize for any inconvenience, please wait for a while. Thank you in advance.”
At the time, Hiromi had to prioritize production for her exhibition at the Lexus Takumi Connection in Kyoto at the end of November 2019 and has most probably been able to fill quite a few orders since then.
By Jade Small | Creative Commons | TheMindUnleashed.com
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themindunleashed--2020-03-13--Japan to Punish Those Profiteering On Face Masks With Year in Prison, 1 Million Yen Fine, Or Both

( TMU ) — The Japanese government is taking aim at those seeking to profit from the growing coronavirus pandemic by making the reselling of masks a crime punishable by a one-year prison term or ¥1 million ( $ 9,800 ) fine , or both , Tokyo announced Tuesday .
The new rule is set to come into effect on Sunday and aims to prevent unethical would-be profiteers from using the scarcity of masks to their advantage for monetary gain , reports Japan Times .
However , a trade ministry official stressed that the rule does not seek to bar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family or reselling them for the same price they were purchased for , or for lower prices .
The official said that the government simply seeks to “ ensure that the average consumer can get their hands on masks.
” The rule is being implemented through a revised version of a law enacted to control panic-buying and price-gouging during 1973 oil crisis , when the world economy was upended after members of the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries launched an oil embargo .
At present , other in-demand products including diapers and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new rule , but they may be added later if Tokyo deems the move necessary .
The rule will be lifted following a return to normal demand .
The move also comes after the trade ministry asked e-commerce and online retail firms such as Rakuten and Mercari to suspend online auctions of face masks on March 14 , but resellers have still persisted in seeking to flip the highly sought-after masks .
Manufacturers have struggled to meet the surging demand for masks , even as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has promised that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ masks to 600 million a month , with a priority on stocking nursing facilities .
Shizuoka prefectural assemblyman Hiroyuki Morota recently issued a televised apology after he was revealed to have made ¥8.9 million ( $ 85,000 ) by selling packets of 2,000 face masks online in auctions for ¥30,000 to ¥170,000 each .
The independent lawmaker , who runs a trading company , claims that he had surplus stock of the masks following the outbreak of Middle East respiratory syndrome that first appeared in 2012 .
Because Morota operates a trading company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a reseller and could possibly be exempt under the new rule , the trade ministry official said .
Also Tuesday , Prime Minister Abe extended a request for large sports and cultural events to be canceled or postponed due to viral spread of the outbreak .
The Japanese Cabinet also approved a bill that would allow the prime minister to declare a state of emergency if necessary as the East Asian country struggles to control coronavirus infections ahead of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics , Kyodo News reports .

(TMU) — The Japanese government is taking aim at those seeking to profit from the growing coronavirus pandemic by making the reselling of masks a crime punishable by a one-year prison term or ¥1 million ($9,800) fine, or both, Tokyo announced Tuesday.
The new rule is set to come into effect on Sunday and aims to prevent unethical would-be profiteers from using the scarcity of masks to their advantage for monetary gain, reports Japan Times.
However, a trade ministry official stressed that the rule does not seek to bar people from redistributing masks to friends and family or reselling them for the same price they were purchased for, or for lower prices.
The official said that the government simply seeks to “ensure that the average consumer can get their hands on masks.”
The rule is being implemented through a revised version of a law enacted to control panic-buying and price-gouging during 1973 oil crisis, when the world economy was upended after members of the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries launched an oil embargo.
At present, other in-demand products including diapers and disinfectants are not being included in the new rule, but they may be added later if Tokyo deems the move necessary. The rule will be lifted following a return to normal demand.
The move also comes after the trade ministry asked e-commerce and online retail firms such as Rakuten and Mercari to suspend online auctions of face masks on March 14, but resellers have still persisted in seeking to flip the highly sought-after masks.
Manufacturers have struggled to meet the surging demand for masks, even as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has promised that the country would boost the supply of face masks to 600 million a month, with a priority on stocking nursing facilities.
Shizuoka prefectural assemblyman Hiroyuki Morota recently issued a televised apology after he was revealed to have made ¥8.9 million ($85,000) by selling packets of 2,000 face masks online in auctions for ¥30,000 to ¥170,000 each. The independent lawmaker, who runs a trading company, claims that he had surplus stock of the masks following the outbreak of Middle East respiratory syndrome that first appeared in 2012.
Because Morota operates a trading company, he may not be classified as a reseller and could possibly be exempt under the new rule, the trade ministry official said.
Also Tuesday, Prime Minister Abe extended a request for large sports and cultural events to be canceled or postponed due to viral spread of the outbreak. The Japanese Cabinet also approved a bill that would allow the prime minister to declare a state of emergency if necessary as the East Asian country struggles to control coronavirus infections ahead of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, Kyodo News reports.
By Elias Marat | Creative Commons | TheMindUnleashed.com
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themindunleashed--2020-03-13--Chelsea Manning Will Be Set Free From Prison, But With Over $256,000 In Fines

( TMU ) — Activist and whistleblower Chelsea Manning will finally be released from prison , just days after an alleged suicide attempt .
On Thursday , US District Judge Anthony Trenga ordered Manning ’ s release , but it was not clear if the order was related to the incident earlier in the week .
Manning has spent the past 10 months in prison for refusing to testify to a grand jury about WikiLeaks .
However , she still owes over $ 256,000 in fines , since a part of her penalty for refusing to testify was a fine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been accumulating since she was first arrested .
Manning has previously said that she would rather starve or die before testifying for a grand jury .
Her refusal to testify was a protest of the charges against WikiLeaks , as well as a protest against the entire grand jury system .
Manning has called the grand jury process , where witnesses are forced to testify , an abuse of judiciary power .
Manning ’ s lawyers argued that she was obviously not going to give up , and that there was no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coerce her into giving a testimony .
The Judge allowed Manning to be released because he said that her testimony was no longer necessary .
She had not been released from jail as of Thursday evening and was still being held in the Alexandria Detention Center , her lawyer , Moira Meltzer-Cohen , told CNN .
“ Needless to say we are relieved and ask that you respect her privacy while she gets on her feet , ” Manning ’ s lawyers said in a statement Thursday .
In 2010 , while working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaked footage to Wikileaks which showed that the US military was guilty of horrific crimes .
The footage showed a US helicopter firing on civilians and journalists in Iraq in 2007 .
Manning was convicted in 2013 and remained in prison , mostly in solitary confinement , until 2017 , when her sentence was commuted by former President Barack Obama .
Unfortunately , her time free was short-lived , as she was arrested again in 2019 for refusing to speak to a grand jury , in relation to the same case .

(TMU) — Activist and whistleblower Chelsea Manning will finally be released from prison, just days after an alleged suicide attempt. On Thursday, US District Judge Anthony Trenga ordered Manning’s release, but it was not clear if the order was related to the incident earlier in the week.
Manning has spent the past 10 months in prison for refusing to testify to a grand jury about WikiLeaks. However, she still owes over $256,000 in fines, since a part of her penalty for refusing to testify was a fine of $1000 per day, which has been accumulating since she was first arrested.
Manning has previously said that she would rather starve or die before testifying for a grand jury. Her refusal to testify was a protest of the charges against WikiLeaks, as well as a protest against the entire grand jury system. Manning has called the grand jury process, where witnesses are forced to testify, an abuse of judiciary power. Manning’s lawyers argued that she was obviously not going to give up, and that there was no point in keeping her behind bars to coerce her into giving a testimony.
The Judge allowed Manning to be released because he said that her testimony was no longer necessary.
She had not been released from jail as of Thursday evening and was still being held in the Alexandria Detention Center, her lawyer, Moira Meltzer-Cohen, told CNN.
“Needless to say we are relieved and ask that you respect her privacy while she gets on her feet,” Manning’s lawyers said in a statement Thursday.
In 2010, while working as a military intelligence analyst, Manning leaked footage to Wikileaks which showed that the US military was guilty of horrific crimes. The footage showed a US helicopter firing on civilians and journalists in Iraq in 2007.
Manning was convicted in 2013 and remained in prison, mostly in solitary confinement, until 2017, when her sentence was commuted by former President Barack Obama. Unfortunately, her time free was short-lived, as she was arrested again in 2019 for refusing to speak to a grand jury, in relation to the same case.
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themindunleashed--2020-03-13--Mass Graves for Coronavirus Victims in Iran Can Be Seen From Space

( TMU ) — Since the first cases of CoViD-19 were confirmed in Iran , there has been a great deal of confusion about how many deaths the illness has caused and how many cases there are throughout the country .
The official tally in Iran is 430 deaths with just over 10,000 confirmed cases .
However , posts made on social media and reports from citizens in Iran tell a different story .
A disturbing report published in the Washington Post this week has revealed that mass graves have recently been dug in Iran .
The mass graves are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from space and are clearly much larger than would be needed for a few hundred people .
Satellite imagery that was provided to the New York Times by Maxar Technologies , a Colorado-based space technology company , showed that a large unused section of a cemetery in the Behesht-e Masoumeh complex was being excavated around February 21 , when the virus was beginning to grow out of control in the region .
The cemetery is located in Qom , which is about 80 miles south of Tehran , and the major epicenter for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ images dating back to October showed no activity at the site until mid-February when the large excavation project began .
Later images showed two large trenches which were each at least 100 yards long .
There were also indications that large piles of lime were next to the trenches , which is usually used to neutralize odors that come along with mass graves .
The use of lime in the graves was also confirmed by Iranian health officials , according to the Post .
The content of the satellite photos was verified by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ official statements from eye-witnesses and people familiar with the project .
It is also disturbing that these trenches were clearly dug in a hurry , showing a departure from traditional burial practices , leading many experts to believe that these are desperate times for Iran .
The findings confirm previous allegations from Iranian citizens that the death toll was far higher than the government was willing to admit .
At the beginning of the outbreak in the country , a man was arrested for filming dozens of bodies inside of a morgue , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ graves seen in the satellite photos .

(TMU) — Since the first cases of CoViD-19 were confirmed in Iran, there has been a great deal of confusion about how many deaths the illness has caused and how many cases there are throughout the country. The official tally in Iran is 430 deaths with just over 10,000 confirmed cases. However, posts made on social media and reports from citizens in Iran tell a different story.
A disturbing report published in the Washington Post this week has revealed that mass graves have recently been dug in Iran. The mass graves are so large that they can be seen from space and are clearly much larger than would be needed for a few hundred people.
Satellite imagery that was provided to the New York Times by Maxar Technologies, a Colorado-based space technology company, showed that a large unused section of a cemetery in the Behesht-e Masoumeh complex was being excavated around February 21, when the virus was beginning to grow out of control in the region.
The cemetery is located in Qom, which is about 80 miles south of Tehran, and the major epicenter for the virus in the country. Satellite images dating back to October showed no activity at the site until mid-February when the large excavation project began.
Later images showed two large trenches which were each at least 100 yards long. There were also indications that large piles of lime were next to the trenches, which is usually used to neutralize odors that come along with mass graves. The use of lime in the graves was also confirmed by Iranian health officials, according to the Post.
The content of the satellite photos was verified by expert analysis, video testimony, and official statements from eye-witnesses and people familiar with the project. It is also disturbing that these trenches were clearly dug in a hurry, showing a departure from traditional burial practices, leading many experts to believe that these are desperate times for Iran.
The findings confirm previous allegations from Iranian citizens that the death toll was far higher than the government was willing to admit. At the beginning of the outbreak in the country, a man was arrested for filming dozens of bodies inside of a morgue, likely on their way to the mass graves seen in the satellite photos.
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themindunleashed--2020-03-14--The World’s Fastest Supercomputer Has Been Tasked With Finding Cure

( TMU ) — The world ’ s smartest and fastest supercomputer is just one tool in the arsenal of those racing to find a cure for COVID-19 .
The Energy Department ’ s Summit supercomputer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is being used by researchers to comb through a database of more than 8,000 existing compounds to see which combinations might prevent cell infection of COVID-19 .
The research is currently ongoing , but with the help of Summit scientists have already been able to perform simulations that resulted in outputs they believe will help pave the way for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quest for a cure for the novel coronavirus .
“ Energy in 2014 partnered with IBM , NVIDIA and Mellanox in a contract worth hundreds of millions to produce the Summit supercomputer to enhance civilian-focused scientific research , and also the Sierra supercomputer , which was designed for nuclear weapons simulations and is located at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory .
An Oak Ridge official confirmed Wednesday that Summit had not previously been used to address public health emergencies or virus outbreaks in the past .
But following the speedy outbreak of the new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ study recently published by Chinese scientists and realized he and his team “ could take their work further , ” with Summit ’ s help.
” To infect our cells , viruses bind to “ spike ” proteins ( S-protein ) , injecting their genetic substance into host cells .
However , if drug compounds bind to a the spike proteins on a virus they could potentially block it from infecting humans .
Unfortunately , the process of effectively narrowing down the range of drugs that could work in blocking the virus is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ variable holds millions to billions of unique pieces of data .
To make that effort faster researchers are using a supercomputer .
“ In any situation where time is a critical factor—for example , a health issue or a company trying to get a new product out to market—supercomputers can play a critical role through digital simulation .
It would be prohibitively time-consuming for researchers to grow virus cultures and test them with the near infinite amount of molecular compounds that exist in the physical world , ” IBM ’ s Vice President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ So supercomputers like Summit can speed up that process by digitally simulating the effect to narrow down the range of possibilities researchers can look into.
” In other words , to put the Summit supercomputer ’ s advanced capabilities into perspective , Turek expressed to Nextgov that “ if every person on Earth completed one calculation per second , it would take 305 days to do what Summit can do in 1 second !
” The team found 77 small-molecule compounds , such as medications and natural compounds , that they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ testing according to a press release announcement on the study .
Several researchers have already claimed to have a vaccine for COVID-19 .
However , whether or not they used research from Summit is unknown .
In fact , CNBC reports that there are at least nine companies working on a vaccine or treatment for COVID-19 .
While some have sensationally claimed to have a vaccine already developed like Medicago and Inovio Pharmaceuticals , which is backed by the Bill Gates foundation .
An Israeli research lab has also claimed to have created @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing so .
However , the Defense Ministry later denied those claims .
Australia has also made claims to have developed a vaccine which was alleged to have been produced by researchers at the University of Queensland .
And Chinese scientists claim to have developed a vaccine as well , according to China ’ s ambassador in Russia Zhang Hanhui , as quoted by Interfax .
“ The vaccine has already been developed in China ; it shows the immunity [ ‘ s capability to fight the virus ] .
But that ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ checks and developments , ” the diplomat said .
He also claimed that an effective medication against coronavirus was found .
“ The practice shows that Chinese drugs are effective .
There hasn ’ t been a single case of complication , as long as the medicine is taken .
The overall effectiveness rate of Chinese medications exceeds 85 percent [ of all cases ] , in some areas it exceeds 90 , ” the Chinese diplomat said .
Others like Serum Institute the world ’ s largest vaccine manufacturer by volume claims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available until 2022 , a whopping two years .
Meanwhile here in the U.S. health officials are claiming that testing for a coronavirus vaccine can begin within just six weeks .
Which means there may be a potential promising breakthrough for a vaccine , but that doesn ’ t ensure safety .
If all else fails there is still Summit to aid in the search for drugs that could help combat the highly infectious virus .

(TMU) — The world’s smartest and fastest supercomputer is just one tool in the arsenal of those racing to find a cure for COVID-19.
The Energy Department’s Summit supercomputer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is being used by researchers to comb through a database of more than 8,000 existing compounds to see which combinations might prevent cell infection of COVID-19.
The research is currently ongoing, but with the help of Summit scientists have already been able to perform simulations that resulted in outputs they believe will help pave the way for experimentation that can support researchers on their quest for a cure for the novel coronavirus.
Next Gov reports:
“Energy in 2014 partnered with IBM, NVIDIA and Mellanox in a contract worth hundreds of millions to produce the Summit supercomputer to enhance civilian-focused scientific research, and also the Sierra supercomputer, which was designed for nuclear weapons simulations and is located at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. An Oak Ridge official confirmed Wednesday that Summit had not previously been used to address public health emergencies or virus outbreaks in the past. But following the speedy outbreak of the new coronavirus strain, Smith found a relevant study recently published by Chinese scientists and realized he and his team “could take their work further,” with Summit’s help.”
To infect our cells, viruses bind to “spike” proteins (S-protein), injecting their genetic substance into host cells. However, if drug compounds bind to a the spike proteins on a virus they could potentially block it from infecting humans. Unfortunately, the process of effectively narrowing down the range of drugs that could work in blocking the virus is very slow. Beyond that, each variable holds millions to billions of unique pieces of data. To make that effort faster researchers are using a supercomputer.
“In any situation where time is a critical factor—for example, a health issue or a company trying to get a new product out to market—supercomputers can play a critical role through digital simulation. It would be prohibitively time-consuming for researchers to grow virus cultures and test them with the near infinite amount of molecular compounds that exist in the physical world,” IBM’s Vice President, Exascale Systems Dave Turek told Nextgov. “So supercomputers like Summit can speed up that process by digitally simulating the effect to narrow down the range of possibilities researchers can look into.”
In other words, to put the Summit supercomputer’s advanced capabilities into perspective, Turek expressed to Nextgov that “if every person on Earth completed one calculation per second, it would take 305 days to do what Summit can do in 1 second!”
The team found 77 small-molecule compounds, such as medications and natural compounds, that they suspect may be of value for experimental testing according to a press release announcement on the study.
Several researchers have already claimed to have a vaccine for COVID-19. However, whether or not they used research from Summit is unknown. In fact, CNBC reports that there are at least nine companies working on a vaccine or treatment for COVID-19. While some have sensationally claimed to have a vaccine already developed like Medicago and Inovio Pharmaceuticals, which is backed by the Bill Gates foundation.
An Israeli research lab has also claimed to have created a vaccine or is weeks away from doing so. However, the Defense Ministry later denied those claims. Australia has also made claims to have developed a vaccine which was alleged to have been produced by researchers at the University of Queensland. And Chinese scientists claim to have developed a vaccine as well, according to China’s ambassador in Russia Zhang Hanhui, as quoted by Interfax.
“The vaccine has already been developed in China; it shows the immunity [‘s capability to fight the virus]. But that’s just preliminary; one needs further checks and developments,” the diplomat said.
He also claimed that an effective medication against coronavirus was found.
“The practice shows that Chinese drugs are effective. There hasn’t been a single case of complication, as long as the medicine is taken. The overall effectiveness rate of Chinese medications exceeds 85 percent [of all cases], in some areas it exceeds 90,” the Chinese diplomat said.
Others like Serum Institute the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer by volume claims that a vaccine won’t be available until 2022, a whopping two years.
Meanwhile here in the U.S. health officials are claiming that testing for a coronavirus vaccine can begin within just six weeks. Which means there may be a potential promising breakthrough for a vaccine, but that doesn’t ensure safety. If all else fails there is still Summit to aid in the search for drugs that could help combat the highly infectious virus.
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themindunleashed--2020-03-14--This Breathtaking and Unique Opal Gemstone is Called ‘Rainbow Tree’

( TMU ) — Opals are known worldwide for their beautiful displays of color , covering nearly every color of the human visual spectrum .
As unique and stunning as these gems are , the “ Rainbow Tree , ” a Bolder Opal from Queensland , Australia , is a sight to behold .
Sedimentary gemstones like opal , malachite , and azurite are formed when water and minerals mix on the Earth ’ s surface , then seep down into cracks and cavities depositing layers of minerals .
Opal is formed with water and silica and as the solution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of silica stack on top of each other .
This is how the Rainbow Tree was created .
The water and silica mix is perfect for filling indented shapes created by just about anything , including fossilized plant and animal remains .
Wood grain or timber cells were replaced by opal over millions of years .
Finding opalized wood replacement is rare , even in Australia ’ s opal fields .
It ’ s hard to imagine that millions of years ago Australia ’ s opal fields were covered in a shallow sea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Australian Opal Centre is the custodian of an incredible collection of the 100 million year old fossils from the Early Cretaceous period , now Australian National Treasures , and among the most beautiful and valuable opalized fossils in the world .
As with most gemstones , the price of opals depends on the type , quality , size , and intensity of color .
Darker opals with stronger colors are not only more expensive because of their color but also because they are more difficult and expensive to find .
Opal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ examples were often gifted to royalty , such as the Andamooka Opal , gifted to Queen Elizabeth II , and The Burning of Troy , the first opal to be named ( but which is now lost ) , a gift from Napoleon I of France to Joséphine de Beauharnais .
In the Middle Ages , because of the opal ’ s color spectrum , it was prized as a good luck talisman , possessing all the virtues of each gemstone color represented within the opal .
During that time , women with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hair loss and maintain the color of their hair .
However , some cultures believed it was bad luck and perceived opals as the “ evil eye.
” Often believed to have magical and healing powers , opal is still used today in natural therapies like massage or reiki by placing them on the body or around the person to help balance the energy systems and meridians of individuals .
Many believe in the energy of the opal ’ s ability to help with infections , fevers , PMS , and during birthing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may feel its subtle energy which is said to assist you in drawing on your own strength .
Opal is also said to ward off bad dreams when placed under the pillow , to aid creativity and self-expression , and for increasing self-worth and self-esteem .
Even those who don ’ t believe any of it will likely agree that holding an opal in the light and seeing the beautiful colors at play is like having magic in your hand .
Opal is the birthstone for those born in the month of October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 14th anniversary of marriage .

(TMU) — Opals are known worldwide for their beautiful displays of color, covering nearly every color of the human visual spectrum. As unique and stunning as these gems are, the “Rainbow Tree,” a Bolder Opal from Queensland, Australia, is a sight to behold.
Sedimentary gemstones like opal, malachite, and azurite are formed when water and minerals mix on the Earth’s surface, then seep down into cracks and cavities depositing layers of minerals. Opal is formed with water and silica and as the solution settles in a cavity, microscopic spheres of silica stack on top of each other. This is how the Rainbow Tree was created.
The water and silica mix is perfect for filling indented shapes created by just about anything, including fossilized plant and animal remains. Wood grain or timber cells were replaced by opal over millions of years. Finding opalized wood replacement is rare, even in Australia’s opal fields.
Boulder Opal split | #Geology #GeologyPage #Opal #MineralPhoto Copyright © Dieter RosenkranzGeology Pagewww.geologypage.com Posted by Geology Page on Tuesday, October 3, 2017
It’s hard to imagine that millions of years ago Australia’s opal fields were covered in a shallow sea where dinosaurs roamed and ancient reptiles swam. The Australian Opal Centre is the custodian of an incredible collection of the 100 million year old fossils from the Early Cretaceous period, now Australian National Treasures, and among the most beautiful and valuable opalized fossils in the world.
This is a Boulder Opal that’s known as the ‘Rainbow Tree’ From Queensland, Australia and it’s pretty amazing.Opal can be… Posted by Aamie Wilson on Tuesday, January 7, 2020
As with most gemstones, the price of opals depends on the type, quality, size, and intensity of color. Darker opals with stronger colors are not only more expensive because of their color but also because they are more difficult and expensive to find.
Opal is used in jewelry and the finest examples were often gifted to royalty, such as the Andamooka Opal, gifted to Queen Elizabeth II, and The Burning of Troy, the first opal to be named (but which is now lost), a gift from Napoleon I of France to Joséphine de Beauharnais.
In the Middle Ages, because of the opal’s color spectrum, it was prized as a good luck talisman, possessing all the virtues of each gemstone color represented within the opal. During that time, women with lighter hair believed wearing opal would prevent hair loss and maintain the color of their hair. However, some cultures believed it was bad luck and perceived opals as the “evil eye.”
Often believed to have magical and healing powers, opal is still used today in natural therapies like massage or reiki by placing them on the body or around the person to help balance the energy systems and meridians of individuals.
Many believe in the energy of the opal’s ability to help with infections, fevers, PMS, and during birthing. When holding an opal, you may feel its subtle energy which is said to assist you in drawing on your own strength.
Opal is also said to ward off bad dreams when placed under the pillow, to aid creativity and self-expression, and for increasing self-worth and self-esteem. Even those who don’t believe any of it will likely agree that holding an opal in the light and seeing the beautiful colors at play is like having magic in your hand.
Opal is the birthstone for those born in the month of October and is also a suitable gift for the 14th anniversary of marriage.
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themindunleashed--2020-03-14--Student Suspended From School After Selling ‘Squirts’ of Hand Sanitizer to Classmates

( TMU ) — An enterprising young teenager in the United Kingdom was suspended from school for a day after selling “ squirts ” of hand sanitizer to his fellow classmates .
The boy , a student at Dixons Unity Academy in Leeds , has been praised by netizens for his efforts to flip the precious liquid for a few quid as hysteria over the coronavirus continues to grip the world .
In a post to Facebook that has since gone viral , the boy ’ s mother Jenny Tompkins noted that the “ little turd ” had been sent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote : “ Very hard to discipline this behaviour when his dad phones him from work to call him a fucking legend , ” Tompkins added .
The post , which has already been shared nearly 200 thousand times since it was shared on Wednesday , has been inundated with comments praising the lad .
In total , the young boy raised approximately £9—or a little over $ 11 USD—after selling the squirts for roughly 64 cents each .
According to his mother , he bought some Doritos with his earnings and plans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his cash .
While the boy ’ s attempts to seize the opportunity in the crisis have been hailed by some social media users and publicized by the world press , there have also been unscrupulous attempts at price-gouging consumers gripped by fear of the novel virus .
On Tuesday , the Japanese government announced that it would make the reselling of masks a crime punishable by a one-year prison term or ¥1 million ( $ 9,800 ) fine , or both .
The move comes after a provincial lawmaker was exposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 85,000 ) by selling packets of 2,000 face masks online in auctions for ¥30,000 to ¥170,000 each .
Last Friday , e-commerce giant eBay announced that it would ban U.S. sales listings of hand sanitizer , disinfectant wipes , and N95 and N100 masks to halt a surge in price-gouging slamming consumers who are desperate to ensure that they and their families are protected from the viral outbreak .
The move came after the prices of critical supplies skyrocketed on online platforms , potentially violating price-gouging laws in some U.S. states .
However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gas masks , respirator masks , and assorted disposable masks are still available on eBay .

(TMU) — An enterprising young teenager in the United Kingdom was suspended from school for a day after selling “squirts” of hand sanitizer to his fellow classmates.
The boy, a student at Dixons Unity Academy in Leeds, has been praised by netizens for his efforts to flip the precious liquid for a few quid as hysteria over the coronavirus continues to grip the world.
In a post to Facebook that has since gone viral, the boy’s mother Jenny Tompkins noted that the “little turd” had been sent home for his entrepreneurial exploits. She wrote:
“Well the little turd has just been expelled from school for the day after been caught charging students 50p a squirt for hand sanitiser to protect themselfs [sic] from the bloody corona virus!!”
“Very hard to discipline this behaviour when his dad phones him from work to call him a fucking legend,” Tompkins added.
The post, which has already been shared nearly 200 thousand times since it was shared on Wednesday, has been inundated with comments praising the lad.
This is a picture of my teenage son just getting in from school.Why is he getting in from school at 10:53am you ask?… Posted by Jenny Tompkins on Wednesday, March 11, 2020
One user commented:
“Why are the school complaining, he’s thinking outside the box and offering something useful better than him selling drugs!”
While another wrote:
“Best thing I’ve read all day by far. Chin up lass, you’ve raised an entrepreneur.”
In total, the young boy raised approximately £9—or a little over $11 USD—after selling the squirts for roughly 64 cents each.
According to his mother, he bought some Doritos with his earnings and plans to buy a kebab with the rest of his cash.
While the boy’s attempts to seize the opportunity in the crisis have been hailed by some social media users and publicized by the world press, there have also been unscrupulous attempts at price-gouging consumers gripped by fear of the novel virus.
On Tuesday, the Japanese government announced that it would make the reselling of masks a crime punishable by a one-year prison term or ¥1 million ($9,800) fine, or both.
The move comes after a provincial lawmaker was exposed to have made ¥8.9 million ($85,000) by selling packets of 2,000 face masks online in auctions for ¥30,000 to ¥170,000 each.
Last Friday, e-commerce giant eBay announced that it would ban U.S. sales listings of hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, and N95 and N100 masks to halt a surge in price-gouging slamming consumers who are desperate to ensure that they and their families are protected from the viral outbreak. The move came after the prices of critical supplies skyrocketed on online platforms, potentially violating price-gouging laws in some U.S. states.
However, a number of disinfectant products, gas masks, respirator masks, and assorted disposable masks are still available on eBay.
By Elias Marat | Creative Commons | TheMindUnleashed.com
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themindunleashed--2020-03-14--Mexico Considers Closing Border to Stop Coronavirus-Infected Americans From Entering

( TMU ) — In an interesting turn of events , Mexican health officials are considering the possibility of closing off the country ’ s northern border with the United States amid the growing coronavirus outbreak .
In the debate surrounding travel across the U.S.-Mexico border , the roles are usually reversed with U.S. officials threatening to shut down the border over immigration and security concerns despite the fact that more people are actually moving from the United States to Mexico than the other way around .
Mexican health minister Hugo Lopez-Gatell voiced his concerns about the risk of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a press conference on Friday .
“ Mexico wouldn ’ t bring the virus to the United States , rather the United States would bring it here .
The possible flow of coronavirus would come from the north to the south .
If it were technically necessary , we would consider mechanisms of restriction or stronger surveillance , ” Lopez-Gatell said .
The official number of cases in the U.S. is just over 2,300 , but some experts and health officials believe that there are already hundreds of thousands of cases .
Dr. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johns Hopkins University , estimates that there could be up to a half-million cases in the U.S. “ Don ’ t believe the numbers when you see , even on our Johns Hopkins website , that 1,600 Americans have the virus .
No , that means 1,600 got the test , tested positive .
There are probably 25 to 50 people who have the virus for every one person who is confirmed , ” Makary said .
“ I think we have between 50,000 and half a million cases right now walking around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added .
Meanwhile , Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton estimated that there were at least 100,000 undiagnosed cases just in the state of Ohio .
“ We know now , just the fact of community spread , says that at least 1 percent , at the very least , 1 percent of our population is carrying this virus in Ohio today .
We have 11.7 million people .
So the math is over 100,000 .
So that just gives you a sense of how this virus spreads and is spreading quickly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still under 20 confirmed cases in Mexico , and no known deaths from the illness , although as with the U.S. and everywhere else , this number is likely to be higher due to inadequate testing .

(TMU) — In an interesting turn of events, Mexican health officials are considering the possibility of closing off the country’s northern border with the United States amid the growing coronavirus outbreak.
In the debate surrounding travel across the U.S.-Mexico border, the roles are usually reversed with U.S. officials threatening to shut down the border over immigration and security concerns despite the fact that more people are actually moving from the United States to Mexico than the other way around.
Mexican health minister Hugo Lopez-Gatell voiced his concerns about the risk of the outbreak spreading from the United States at a press conference on Friday.
“Mexico wouldn’t bring the virus to the United States, rather the United States would bring it here. The possible flow of coronavirus would come from the north to the south. If it were technically necessary, we would consider mechanisms of restriction or stronger surveillance,” Lopez-Gatell said.
The official number of cases in the U.S. is just over 2,300, but some experts and health officials believe that there are already hundreds of thousands of cases. Dr. Marty Makary, a medical professor at Johns Hopkins University, estimates that there could be up to a half-million cases in the U.S.
“Don’t believe the numbers when you see, even on our Johns Hopkins website, that 1,600 Americans have the virus. No, that means 1,600 got the test, tested positive. There are probably 25 to 50 people who have the virus for every one person who is confirmed,” Makary said.
“I think we have between 50,000 and half a million cases right now walking around in the United States,” he added.
Meanwhile, Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton estimated that there were at least 100,000 undiagnosed cases just in the state of Ohio.
“We know now, just the fact of community spread, says that at least 1 percent, at the very least, 1 percent of our population is carrying this virus in Ohio today. We have 11.7 million people. So the math is over 100,000. So that just gives you a sense of how this virus spreads and is spreading quickly,” Acton said.
There are still under 20 confirmed cases in Mexico, and no known deaths from the illness, although as with the U.S. and everywhere else, this number is likely to be higher due to inadequate testing.
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themindunleashed--2020-03-14--Prominent Lawyer Who Saw Epstein Before His Death Says He ‘Didn’t Kill Himself’

( TMU ) — A prominent lawyer who met with Jeffrey Epstein has said that his potential client “ didn ’ t kill himself.
” Civil rights and criminal defense attorney David Schoen said that he met with sex offender and accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein in prison days before he was found dead , adding that he believes the pedophile didn ’ t kill himself .
“ I saw him a few days earlier , ” Schoen told Fox Nation ’ s Deep Dive .
“ The reason I say I don ’ t believe it was suicide is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The purpose of asking me to come there that day and over the past previous couple of weeks was to ask me to take over his defense.
” Epstein faced up to 45 years in prison if found guilty on charges of sex trafficking minors and sex trafficking conspiracy running a prostitution ring .
“ We came to an agreement during the course of that discussion , ” said Schoen , “ We met for five hours on Aug. 1 .
I said that I would want to meet with his team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that .
And then we would go forward .
We mapped out a strategy going forward.
” “ He was upbeat and excited about going forward , ” Schoen claimed .
“ The following day , I got a phone call from one of his lawyers saying he just met with him after I met with him .
How excited he is about going forward with this .
If I could get in that night and start giving orders to the team , it would be a great help.
” After being taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unresponsive in his prison cell on August 10 , 2019 .
Epstein warned his lawyers that someone tried to kill him weeks before his death and notified authorities , the Washington Post reported—a fact often ignored by the corporate media .
Curiously , security footage recorded in the correctional facility was reported to have been accidentally destroyed in December .
A report by the NY Post has said that Epstein had told his lawyers that his cellmate—alleged mobster and ex-cop Nicholas Tartaglione—had choked him weeks prior .
This is the reason that Epstein @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to his lawyers .
It is worth noting that Tartaglione was allegedly transferred one day prior to Epstein ’ s death .
Epstein ’ s death has been disputed by private pathologist Michael Baden who was hired by Epstein ’ s brother Mark .
Baden has stated that the autopsy photos and Epstein ’ s broken hyoid bone , prove that Epstein didn ’ t kill himself as TMU has previously reported .
60 Minutes also recently debunked Epstein ’ s supposed noose he used to kill himself calling it “ fake.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Epstein ’ s sweetheart deal in 2008 were posted online in January .
Although the files didn ’ t provide much new information because many of them have already been public , the statement that was released with the documents is what the main focus should be on .
“ First , I had nothing to do with the investigation that resulted in Epstein pleading guilty 12 years ago to prostitution charges instead of federal crimes .
Second , I have no access to one particular file that is sought by special prosecutors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DeSantis .
I have never seen or had access to the Epstein Grand Jury transcripts , as the State Attorney ’ s office has never possessed them.
” This suggests that even after Epstein ’ s death there remains a cover-up effort to suppress the Grand Jury transcripts which may include names or information about other people involved in the pedophile ring that were protected as part of the plea deal .
Epstein has been accused of sexual trafficking by over 40 victims who allege sexual abuse .
It is hard to deny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Epstein protecting him and others .
Some have gone so far as to suggest it is possible that those same individuals could have had the convicted pedophile killed to keep their dirty sick secret .

(TMU) — A prominent lawyer who met with Jeffrey Epstein has said that his potential client “didn’t kill himself.”
Civil rights and criminal defense attorney David Schoen said that he met with sex offender and accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein in prison days before he was found dead, adding that he believes the pedophile didn’t kill himself.
“I saw him a few days earlier,” Schoen told Fox Nation’s Deep Dive. “The reason I say I don’t believe it was suicide is for my interaction with him that day. The purpose of asking me to come there that day and over the past previous couple of weeks was to ask me to take over his defense.”
Epstein faced up to 45 years in prison if found guilty on charges of sex trafficking minors and sex trafficking conspiracy running a prostitution ring.
“We came to an agreement during the course of that discussion,” said Schoen, “We met for five hours on Aug. 1. I said that I would want to meet with his team first to see how they felt about that. And then we would go forward. We mapped out a strategy going forward.”
“He was upbeat and excited about going forward,” Schoen claimed. “The following day, I got a phone call from one of his lawyers saying he just met with him after I met with him. How excited he is about going forward with this. If I could get in that night and start giving orders to the team, it would be a great help.”
After being taken off suicide watch, Epstein was found unresponsive in his prison cell on August 10, 2019.
Epstein warned his lawyers that someone tried to kill him weeks before his death and notified authorities, the Washington Post reported—a fact often ignored by the corporate media. Curiously, security footage recorded in the correctional facility was reported to have been accidentally destroyed in December.
A report by the NY Post has said that Epstein had told his lawyers that his cellmate—alleged mobster and ex-cop Nicholas Tartaglione—had choked him weeks prior. This is the reason that Epstein wasn’t on suicide watch, according to his lawyers. It is worth noting that Tartaglione was allegedly transferred one day prior to Epstein’s death.
Epstein’s death has been disputed by private pathologist Michael Baden who was hired by Epstein’s brother Mark. Baden has stated that the autopsy photos and Epstein’s broken hyoid bone, prove that Epstein didn’t kill himself as TMU has previously reported.
60 Minutes also recently debunked Epstein’s supposed noose he used to kill himself calling it “fake.” TMU reported that documents related to Epstein’s sweetheart deal in 2008 were posted online in January. Although the files didn’t provide much new information because many of them have already been public, the statement that was released with the documents is what the main focus should be on.
“First, I had nothing to do with the investigation that resulted in Epstein pleading guilty 12 years ago to prostitution charges instead of federal crimes. Second, I have no access to one particular file that is sought by special prosecutors appointed last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis. I have never seen or had access to the Epstein Grand Jury transcripts, as the State Attorney’s office has never possessed them.”
This suggests that even after Epstein’s death there remains a cover-up effort to suppress the Grand Jury transcripts which may include names or information about other people involved in the pedophile ring that were protected as part of the plea deal.
Epstein has been accused of sexual trafficking by over 40 victims who allege sexual abuse.
It is hard to deny that there was a massive network behind Epstein protecting him and others. Some have gone so far as to suggest it is possible that those same individuals could have had the convicted pedophile killed to keep their dirty sick secret.
By Aaron Kesel | Creative Commons | TheMindUnleashed.com
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themindunleashed--2020-03-15--Second Man Cured of HIV After Successful Stem-Cell Transplant

( TMU ) — The second man to undergo stem-cell treatment for HIV has been cured for 30 months , according to doctors .
Adam Castillejo is still free of the virus and has no trace of it in his blood , urine , semen , or tissues more than 30 months after stopping anti-retroviral therapy , according to a report in the journal Lancet HIV .
The donors of those stem cells have an uncommon gene that gives protection against HIV .
While this isn ’ t a widely acceptable cure , it is a step forward .
However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stem-cell transplants appear to stop the virus from being able to replicate inside the body by replacing the patient ’ s own immune cells with donor ones that resist HIV infection , the treatment is high-risk .
“ It is important to note that this curative treatment is high-risk and only used as a last resort for patients with HIV who also have life-threatening haematological malignancies , ” Professor Ravindra Gupta said .
Adding , “ Therefore , this is not a treatment that would be offered widely to patients with HIV who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is worth noting that stem-cell therapy was primarily used to treat the patient ’ s cancer , not his HIV .
Currently , HIV drugs remain very effective allowing those infected to live healthy normal lives , so most won ’ t undergo this risky treatment even if it has positive results .
Still , doctors are hopeful that this is a step forward in reaching a universal cure for HIV potentially using gene therapy .
The most commonly used receptor by HIV-1 is CCR5 and scientists believe that those humans who are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may be the answer .
A very small number of people who are resistant to HIV have two mutated copies of the CCR5 receptor .
This mutation apparently stops the penetration of cells in the body that HIV normally infects .
Researchers say it may be possible to use gene therapy to target the CCR5 receptor in people with HIV .
The lead researcher , Professor Ravindra Kumar Gupta from the University of Cambridge , told BBC News : In 2011 , another patient , Timothy Brown , became the first person reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years after having a similar treatment to Castillejo .
Despite being cured of the virus , both men still have remnants of it inside their bodies so it is impossible to know whether or not the HIV will someday return .
As professor Sharon Lewin , from the University of Melbourne , Australia , stated :

(TMU) — The second man to undergo stem-cell treatment for HIV has been cured for 30 months, according to doctors.
Adam Castillejo is still free of the virus and has no trace of it in his blood, urine, semen, or tissues more than 30 months after stopping anti-retroviral therapy, according to a report in the journal Lancet HIV.
The donors of those stem cells have an uncommon gene that gives protection against HIV. While this isn’t a widely acceptable cure, it is a step forward. However, the doctors involved note that while stem-cell transplants appear to stop the virus from being able to replicate inside the body by replacing the patient’s own immune cells with donor ones that resist HIV infection, the treatment is high-risk.
“It is important to note that this curative treatment is high-risk and only used as a last resort for patients with HIV who also have life-threatening haematological malignancies,” Professor Ravindra Gupta said. Adding, “Therefore, this is not a treatment that would be offered widely to patients with HIV who are on successful anti-retroviral treatment.”
It is worth noting that stem-cell therapy was primarily used to treat the patient’s cancer, not his HIV.
Currently, HIV drugs remain very effective allowing those infected to live healthy normal lives, so most won’t undergo this risky treatment even if it has positive results.
Still, doctors are hopeful that this is a step forward in reaching a universal cure for HIV potentially using gene therapy.
The most commonly used receptor by HIV-1 is CCR5 and scientists believe that those humans who are born with mutated copies of this receptor may be the answer.
A very small number of people who are resistant to HIV have two mutated copies of the CCR5 receptor. This mutation apparently stops the penetration of cells in the body that HIV normally infects.
Researchers say it may be possible to use gene therapy to target the CCR5 receptor in people with HIV.
The lead researcher, Professor Ravindra Kumar Gupta from the University of Cambridge, told BBC News:
“This represents HIV cure with almost certainty. We have now had two and a half years with anti-retroviral-free remission. Our findings show that the success of stem-cell transplantation as a cure for HIV, first reported nine years ago in the Berlin Patient, can be replicated.“
In 2011, another patient, Timothy Brown, became the first person reported as cured of HIV three and half years after having a similar treatment to Castillejo. Despite being cured of the virus, both men still have remnants of it inside their bodies so it is impossible to know whether or not the HIV will someday return.
As professor Sharon Lewin, from the University of Melbourne, Australia, stated:
“Given the large number of cells sampled here and the absence of any intact virus, is the London Patient truly cured? The additional data provided in this follow-up case report is certainly encouraging but unfortunately, in the end, only time will tell.”
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themindunleashed--2020-03-15--Italian Actor Begs For Help After Authorities “Refuse” to Collect Sister’s Dead Body From Home

( TMU ) — The brother of a woman who died in their home of coronavirus was forced to resort to issuing desperate a plea on social media in a bid to convince Italian authorities to come collect her body .
Actor and mixed martial arts trailer Luca Franzese was confined to his Naples home with the decaying corpse of his sister Teresa Franzese , 47 , who died of the illness on Saturday .
Their elderly parents and other relatives , including young children , were also in the home .
Her health rapidly degraded shortly after she began @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Al Jazeera reports that she was known to suffer from a form of epilepsy but was otherwise quite healthy .
In a heartbreaking video posted on Facebook , her grief-stricken brother issued an emotional appeal .
Franzese said : “ I am waiting for the institutions to give me answers since last night .
Nobody came forward , ” the grief-stricken man said Sunday in the emotional video posted on Facebook .
I am making this video for the good of Italy , for the good of Naples .
My sister died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus , and I ’ ve been waiting for answers since last night .
” had to force them to come and do the test .
I ’ ve had to put myself in self-isolation .
I might have the virus .
To keep my sister alive , I tried to give her mouth to mouth resuscitation and no one cared , no one is calling me .
We are ruined , Italy has abandoned us .
But we must give each other strength.
” Due to the mass anxiety and uncertainty regarding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ refused to collect her body .
Once the video went viral , a local politician intervened to find a funeral home willing to help the family ’ s plight .
Teresa Franzese was buried without any family members present .
Francesco Emilio Borelli , a local health official and councilor , said : “ It was the first case in Italy in which a person with the virus dies at home , so there was some confusion on what to do .
The family [ exemplifies ] altruism , they are doing everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the community is staying close to them by bringing food .
Now the big problem is that they have been closed in there for four days , and no one is taking away their trash .
It ’ s getting unhygienic and we don ’ t know what to do about it .
Someone needs to help them.
” Italy has so far been the most impacted country by the virus after China .
The BBC reports that as of Friday , the coronavirus has claimed 1,016 lives amid a total number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first nation in Europe to be affected so badly … But I hope it also means that Italy is the first one to leave the emergency behind .
Our grandfathers were drafted to go to war ; we ’ re being asked to stay at home .
If a doctor and a nurse can work for 24 hours non-stop , we can give up leaving our own home .
The huge majority of citizens are respecting the rules .
Those who aren ’ t will face sanctions : either fines or criminal @ @ @

(TMU) — The brother of a woman who died in their home of coronavirus was forced to resort to issuing desperate a plea on social media in a bid to convince Italian authorities to come collect her body.
Actor and mixed martial arts trainer Luca Franzese was confined to his Naples home with the decaying corpse of his sister Teresa Franzese, 47, who died of the illness on Saturday.
Their elderly parents and other relatives, including young children, were also in the home.
Her health rapidly degraded shortly after she began to show symptoms of the novel virus. Al Jazeera reports that she was known to suffer from a form of epilepsy but was otherwise quite healthy.
In a heartbreaking video posted on Facebook, her grief-stricken brother issued an emotional appeal. Franzese said:
“I am waiting for the institutions to give me answers since last night. Nobody came forward,” the grief-stricken man said Sunday in the emotional video posted on Facebook. I am making this video for the good of Italy, for the good of Naples. My sister died last night, probably because of the virus, and I’ve been waiting for answers since last night. ” had to force them to come and do the test. I’ve had to put myself in self-isolation. I might have the virus. To keep my sister alive, I tried to give her mouth to mouth resuscitation and no one cared, no one is calling me. We are ruined, Italy has abandoned us. But we must give each other strength.”
Positiva al coronavirus Posted by Luca Franzese on Sunday, March 8, 2020
Due to the mass anxiety and uncertainty regarding the virus, undertakers and medical personnel refused to collect her body.
Once the video went viral, a local politician intervened to find a funeral home willing to help the family’s plight.
Pasqual Pernice of the Aprea Funeral Home explained:
“It was surreal … We used masks, sterile shoes, hazmat suits, glasses and gloves. Luca and another relative were there, but other family members were all in another room.”
Teresa Franzese was buried without any family members present.
Pernice added:
“If it gets worse, and we have to do it again, we will. It’s our job.”
Francesco Emilio Borelli, a local health official and councilor, said:
“It was the first case in Italy in which a person with the virus dies at home, so there was some confusion on what to do. The family [exemplifies] altruism, they are doing everything they can to protect their community, and the community is staying close to them by bringing food. Now the big problem is that they have been closed in there for four days, and no one is taking away their trash. It’s getting unhygienic and we don’t know what to do about it. Someone needs to help them.”
Italy has so far been the most impacted country by the virus after China. The BBC reports that as of Friday, the coronavirus has claimed 1,016 lives amid a total number of 15,113 infections.
Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio told the British outlet:
“Italy was the first nation in Europe to be affected so badly … But I hope it also means that Italy is the first one to leave the emergency behind. Our grandfathers were drafted to go to war; we’re being asked to stay at home. If a doctor and a nurse can work for 24 hours non-stop, we can give up leaving our own home. The huge majority of citizens are respecting the rules. Those who aren’t will face sanctions: either fines or criminal charges.”
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themindunleashed--2020-03-13--Betty White “Is Fine” Amid Outbreak as Netizens Express Worry for Senior Celebs

( TMU ) — In news that should relieve many , actress Betty White has confirmed that she is doing just fine .
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to expand across the world , people have expressed concern about a number of prominent celebrities and figures who are in their advanced years—including the spry 98-year old White , who is best known for her role as Rose in the classic sitcom The Golden Girls ( 1985-92 ) .
A representative of White confirmed Thursday to TODAY that the lifelong actress “ is fine.
” Concern has spiked about White and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ admired celebrity , Tom Hanks , had been diagnosed with CoViD-19 and placed into quarantine along with his wife , Rita Wilson .
On Wednesday , Hanks announced on Instagram that he and his wife , both 63 , had tested positive for the novel virus while in Australia .
The news also comes as various sports leagues , including the NBA , MLB , and NCAA , had suspended their seasons while President Donald Trump halted all travel from Europe to the U.S. due to the rapid spread of the coronavirus .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) has warned that those in the over-60 demographic are among the most vulnerable to coronavirus .
On Monday , a top official at the CDC urged people over 60 and those with chronic medical conditions to prepare for a potentially lengthy stay at home .
Dr. Nancy Messonnier , director of the CDC ’ s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases , told reporters : On Twitter , users have expressed concern about White and other prominent elders .
As new cases of the novel virus continue to emerge in various @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appear unprepared to deal with the crisis , we can simply hope that Betty—along with the elders in our own families and communities—are spared the worst of the outbreak .

(TMU) — In news that should relieve many, actress Betty White has confirmed that she is doing just fine.
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to expand across the world, people have expressed concern about a number of prominent celebrities and figures who are in their advanced years—including the spry 98-year old White, who is best known for her role as Rose in the classic sitcom The Golden Girls (1985-92).
A representative of White confirmed Thursday to TODAY that the lifelong actress “is fine.”
Concern has spiked about White and others after news spread that another universally admired celebrity, Tom Hanks, had been diagnosed with CoViD-19 and placed into quarantine along with his wife, Rita Wilson.
On Wednesday, Hanks announced on Instagram that he and his wife, both 63, had tested positive for the novel virus while in Australia.
The news also comes as various sports leagues, including the NBA, MLB, and NCAA, had suspended their seasons while President Donald Trump halted all travel from Europe to the U.S. due to the rapid spread of the coronavirus.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has warned that those in the over-60 demographic are among the most vulnerable to coronavirus. On Monday, a top official at the CDC urged people over 60 and those with chronic medical conditions to prepare for a potentially lengthy stay at home.
Dr. Nancy Messonnier, director of the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, told reporters:
“This seems to be a disease that affects adults and most seriously older adults. Starting at age 60, there is an increasing risk of disease and the risk increases with age.”
On Twitter, users have expressed concern about White and other prominent elders.
In a widely-shared tweet, one person wrote:
“Someone get Betty White into her own quarantine… we can’t lose her #CoronaOutbreak“
While another warned:
“Coronavirus so help me god if you do anything to Betty White we’re gonna have some problems.”
As new cases of the novel virus continue to emerge in various parts of the world and many governments appear unprepared to deal with the crisis, we can simply hope that Betty—along with the elders in our own families and communities—are spared the worst of the outbreak.
Someone get Betty White into her own quarantine… we can’t lose her #CoronaOutbreak pic.twitter.com/KtfCLgmBBU — Michael Barber ?? (@MBarber2222) March 12, 2020
@ coronavirus so help me god if you do anything to Betty White we’re gonna have some problems pic.twitter.com/FGk2PlLpky — Megan? (@megwallace96) March 12, 2020
Checking twitter to make sure Betty White is okaypic.twitter.com/lPKUrZcvKZ — ???? (@3klaws) March 12, 2020
Since Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have announced they have coronavirus, I think it's time to boy in the bubble RBG, Jane Fonda, Betty White, Dolly Parton and Gloria Steinem. I am open to adding others as needed. — Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) March 12, 2020
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themindunleashed--2020-03-16--Actor Idris Elba Tests Positive for Coronavirus

( TMU ) — As CoViD-19 continues to spread across the globe , it has become clear that even the rich and famous aren ’ t free of getting infected .
On Monday , this was once again made clear when actor Idris Elba announced on Twitter that he had tested positive for coronavirus and was in self-isolation , joining Tom Hanks , Rita Wilson , and others who are self-quarantining .
The multitalented 47-year-old British actor and musician , known for his roles in Luther , The Wire , and the Avengers series , noted that while he doesn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went into isolation due to his realistic grip on the need for abundant caution—not only for his own sake but for the community ’ s .
“ This morning I tested positive for Covid 19 .
I feel ok , I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus .
Stay home people and be pragmatic .
I will keep you updated on how I ’ m doing .
No panic.
” Speaking to the camera while his wife Sabrina stood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hey what ’ s up guys , so look , this morning I got some test results back for coronavirus and it came back positive .
Yeah and it sucks .
Listen , I ’ m doing okay .
Sabrina hasn ’ t been tested and she ’ s doing okay .
I didn ’ t have any symptoms .
I got tested because I realized I was exposed to someone who had also tested positive .
I found out last Friday they were tested positive , I quarantined myself and got tested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Continuing , he stressed the need to approach the viral outbreak with discipline and conscientiousness : “ Now ’ s the time to really think about social distancing , washing your hands … There are people out there who aren ’ t showing symptoms and that can easily spread it .
Transparency is probably the best thing for this right now.
” Elba also voiced his support for all of those suffering from the virus , which has infected over 180,000 people worldwide and claimed the lives of at least 7,081 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those who are grieving either due to the death of loved ones or economic misfortune , Elba added :

(TMU) — As CoViD-19 continues to spread across the globe, it has become clear that even the rich and famous aren’t free of getting infected.
On Monday, this was once again made clear when actor Idris Elba announced on Twitter that he had tested positive for coronavirus and was in self-isolation, joining Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, and others who are self-quarantining.
The multitalented 47-year-old British actor and musician, known for his roles in Luther, The Wire, and the Avengers series, noted that while he doesn’t have any symptoms he already went into isolation due to his realistic grip on the need for abundant caution—not only for his own sake but for the community’s.
In post shared to Twitter, Elba wrote:
“This morning I tested positive for Covid 19. I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus. Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing. No panic.”
This morning I tested positive for Covid 19. I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus. Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing ???? No panic. pic.twitter.com/Lg7HVMZglZ — Idris Elba (@idriselba) March 16, 2020
Speaking to the camera while his wife Sabrina stood alongside him, he said:
“Hey what’s up guys, so look, this morning I got some test results back for coronavirus and it came back positive. Yeah and it sucks. Listen, I’m doing okay. Sabrina hasn’t been tested and she’s doing okay. I didn’t have any symptoms. I got tested because I realized I was exposed to someone who had also tested positive. I found out last Friday they were tested positive, I quarantined myself and got tested immediately and got the results back today.”
Continuing, he stressed the need to approach the viral outbreak with discipline and conscientiousness:
“Now’s the time to really think about social distancing, washing your hands … There are people out there who aren’t showing symptoms and that can easily spread it. Transparency is probably the best thing for this right now.”
Elba also voiced his support for all of those suffering from the virus, which has infected over 180,000 people worldwide and claimed the lives of at least 7,081 people so far.
Extending his condolences to those who are grieving either due to the death of loved ones or economic misfortune, Elba added:
“We live in a divided world right now, we can all feel it …But now’s the time for solidarity. Now’s the time for thinking about each other.”
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themindunleashed--2020-03-16--Amid National Quarantine, Italians Uplift Spirits by Singing From Balconies During Global Pandemic

( TMU ) — As 60 million people in Italy face an unprecedented government-ordered quarantine in a bid to curb the spread of the coronavirus , people are struggling to keep their spirits high as they cope with what amounts to a house arrest affecting the entire nation .
Restaurants , cafes , bars , retail spaces , movie theaters , and museums remain shut down until at least March 25 , with only grocery stores , pharmacies , and newsstands remaining accessible to the people of the Mediterranean nation .
Despite it all , residents of Italy ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ terraces , and windows to sing patriotic songs , the national anthem , and old folk tunes as a means to cope with the worst national emergency the country has faced since World War II .
In one video shared to Twitter , residents of the Tuscan city of Siena can be heard at night uniting to sing popular folk song Canto della Verbena ( And While Siena Sleeps ) .
In the post , user valemercurii wrote : In another video , residents of Naples can be heard singing the pop song @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On Saturday , residents stuck in their homes clapped for several minutes in a dramatic gesture of thanks to the country ’ s medical professionals , hospital staff , and ambulance crews who have been working around the clock on the front lines of the CoViD-19 outbreak , treating , and helping the wave of patients infected by the deadly virus .
Emma Santachiara , 73 , who joined the applause with her granddaughters from her apartment ’ s terrace in the Monteverde section of Rome , told the New York Times : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as far as China , where the novel virus first emerged in December .
The Guardian reports that Chinese social networks have shared the posts expressing solidarity with the people of Italy , saying “ jiāyóu ” which roughly translates to “ add oil ” or “ keep up the fight ” and “ stay strong.
” Dramatic video from Wuhan , which has faced a lockdown since the end of January , depicts residents chanting “ Wuhan jiāyóu ” in a show of solidarity .
On Sunday , Italy reported that 368 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 24-hour span , bringing the death toll from the novel virus to 1,809—the worst toll reported outside of China .
Hospitals in northern Italy have been stretched close to breaking point as the country scrambles to make up for its initial lack of preparedness and the confusion that greeted the virus .
But while the people of Italy are facing a trial that seemed unimaginable in modern times , they aren ’ t willing to take it lying down .
Instead , their response to the tragedy has been infused with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and love for life that Italians are known for .

(TMU) — As 60 million people in Italy face an unprecedented government-ordered quarantine in a bid to curb the spread of the coronavirus, people are struggling to keep their spirits high as they cope with what amounts to a house arrest affecting the entire nation.
Restaurants, cafes, bars, retail spaces, movie theaters, and museums remain shut down until at least March 25, with only grocery stores, pharmacies, and newsstands remaining accessible to the people of the Mediterranean nation.
Despite it all, residents of Italy’s cities have taken to their balconies, terraces, and windows to sing patriotic songs, the national anthem, and old folk tunes as a means to cope with the worst national emergency the country has faced since World War II.
In one video shared to Twitter, residents of the Tuscan city of Siena can be heard at night uniting to sing popular folk song Canto della Verbena (And While Siena Sleeps). In the post, user valemercurii wrote:
“People of my hometown #Siena sing a popular song from their houses along an empty street to warm their hearts during the Italian #Covid_19 #lockdown.”
People of my hometown #Siena sing a popular song from their houses along an empty street to warm their hearts during the Italian #Covid_19 #lockdown.#coronavirusitalia #COVID19 #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/7EKKMIdXov — valemercurii ? (@valemercurii) March 12, 2020
In another video, residents of Naples can be heard singing the pop song Abbracciami by pop star Andrea Sannino.
Italy. People locked inside turn to their windows and balconies singing so everyone feels less lonely. Here is #Naples singing "Abbracciame" (Hug me). #Coronavirus #CoronavirusUSA pic.twitter.com/DHVPvxbB8d — Ryan Meilak (@RyanMeilak) March 13, 2020
On Saturday, residents stuck in their homes clapped for several minutes in a dramatic gesture of thanks to the country’s medical professionals, hospital staff, and ambulance crews who have been working around the clock on the front lines of the CoViD-19 outbreak, treating, and helping the wave of patients infected by the deadly virus.
https://twitter.com/ThatDebonair/status/1239492279435268096
Emma Santachiara, 73, who joined the applause with her granddaughters from her apartment’s terrace in the Monteverde section of Rome, told the New York Times:
“It was from our hearts, to say thanks and show that we can get past this.”
The social media posts have even spread as far as China, where the novel virus first emerged in December. The Guardian reports that Chinese social networks have shared the posts expressing solidarity with the people of Italy, saying “jiāyóu” which roughly translates to “add oil” or “keep up the fight” and “stay strong.”
Dramatic video from Wuhan, which has faced a lockdown since the end of January, depicts residents chanting “Wuhan jiāyóu” in a show of solidarity.
On Sunday, Italy reported that 368 people had died from the coronavirus in a 24-hour span, bringing the death toll from the novel virus to 1,809—the worst toll reported outside of China.
Hospitals in northern Italy have been stretched close to breaking point as the country scrambles to make up for its initial lack of preparedness and the confusion that greeted the virus.
But while the people of Italy are facing a trial that seemed unimaginable in modern times, they aren’t willing to take it lying down. Instead, their response to the tragedy has been infused with the sense of humor, musical bravado, and love for life that Italians are known for.
When you are in lockdown in #Italy and have a DJ as a neighbor in your apartment building! Bravo Italy, keep fighting and stay strong ? pic.twitter.com/dC7ifAaBpl — Shana M ?? (@shana2727) March 16, 2020
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themindunleashed--2020-03-16--NASA Believes Alien Life May Be Hiding in Caves on Mars

( TMU ) — NASA scientists believe that if there is life on Mars it is likely to be found inside the red planet ’ s caves .
According to Space.com , NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory research scientist Vlada Stamenković explained the Martian underground life theory at a recent astronomy conference .
There were other astrobiologists and experts in attendance who expressed the theory and agreed that the best places to look for life on Mars are the subterranean caves and the salt and ice .
Speaking at the Mars Extant Life event at the National Cave and Karst Research @ @ @ @ @ @ @ November , Stamenković reportedly stated , “ The surface of Mars is a very oxidizing , radiation-heavy environment where liquid water is not really stable for an extended amount of time.
” “ It ’ s the worst place to look for life-sites on Mars , ” Stamenković said .
“ Groundwater might be the only habitat for extant life on Mars if it still exists today.
” The surface of Mars is very cold and dry .
There is a lot of radiation on the red planet making it mostly inhabitable for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notes that there has been recent discoveries about life in extreme environments here on Earth .
More than 1,000 possible cave entrances have been mapped on Mars by the U.S .Geological Survey ’ s ( USGS ) Astrogeology Science Center just recently , Scientific American reported .
Some scientists believe that flexible robots should be created that could explore the cave systems on Mars .
Yet that would be very costly to accomplish .
Instead , Stamenković suggested that NASA use a rover that could sense underground groundwater or chemicals associated with life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ send its 2,260 pound Perseverance rover to Mars later this year to gather samples of potential life that is either alive or extinct and then send it back to Earth for vigorous testing .
“ Scientists have long known that there is water in the form of underground ice at the Martian poles .
But the poles are a harsh environment – a cold place on a planet where the summer daytime temperature at the equator can approach a balmy 70 ºF , but the night time temperatures in the same location and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ -100 ºF .
Winter temperatures on the Martian poles can get as low as -195 ºF .
So , settling on the Martian poles to get at water isn ’ t in the cards , ” Don Lincoln , a senior scientist at Fermilab , America ’ s flagship particle physics laboratory , previously wrote in Forbes .
Robots have been scoping out Mars for years investigating the surface for signs of past life and evidence of water while orbiters circling around Mars image and map out the planet .
Underground martian ice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( MOO ) and then followed up on by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter ( MRO ) .
Then in 2015 , NASA ’ s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter ( MRO ) provided strong evidence that liquid water flows intermittently on present-day Mars , according to NASA .
Finally in 2019 , it was published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters that ice could be just an inch beneath the surface of the planet .
NASA mapped out the entire planet ’ s water and ice locations last year .
These areas of Mars housing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where extraterrestrial life lies in the form of microbial life and maybe even undiscovered still yet unknown organisms .
But we better hurry up , as the desolate planet of Mars is quickly evaporating water from the surface .

(TMU) — NASA scientists believe that if there is life on Mars it is likely to be found inside the red planet’s caves.
According to Space.com, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory research scientist Vlada Stamenković explained the Martian underground life theory at a recent astronomy conference. There were other astrobiologists and experts in attendance who expressed the theory and agreed that the best places to look for life on Mars are the subterranean caves and the salt and ice.
Speaking at the Mars Extant Life event at the National Cave and Karst Research Institute in Carlsbad, New Mexico last November, Stamenković reportedly stated, “The surface of Mars is a very oxidizing, radiation-heavy environment where liquid water is not really stable for an extended amount of time.”
“It’s the worst place to look for life-sites on Mars,” Stamenković said. “Groundwater might be the only habitat for extant life on Mars if it still exists today.”
The surface of Mars is very cold and dry. There is a lot of radiation on the red planet making it mostly inhabitable for current known organisms. Although, Space.com notes that there has been recent discoveries about life in extreme environments here on Earth.
More than 1,000 possible cave entrances have been mapped on Mars by the U.S .Geological Survey’s (USGS) Astrogeology Science Center just recently, Scientific American reported.
Some scientists believe that flexible robots should be created that could explore the cave systems on Mars. Yet that would be very costly to accomplish.
Instead, Stamenković suggested that NASA use a rover that could sense underground groundwater or chemicals associated with life from the surface.
NASA intends to send its 2,260 pound Perseverance rover to Mars later this year to gather samples of potential life that is either alive or extinct and then send it back to Earth for vigorous testing.
“Scientists have long known that there is water in the form of underground ice at the Martian poles. But the poles are a harsh environment – a cold place on a planet where the summer daytime temperature at the equator can approach a balmy 70 ºF, but the night time temperatures in the same location and on the same day can swing to -100 ºF. Winter temperatures on the Martian poles can get as low as -195 ºF. So, settling on the Martian poles to get at water isn’t in the cards,” Don Lincoln, a senior scientist at Fermilab, America’s flagship particle physics laboratory, previously wrote in Forbes.
Robots have been scoping out Mars for years investigating the surface for signs of past life and evidence of water while orbiters circling around Mars image and map out the planet. Underground martian ice was discovered by the Mars Odyssey orbiter (MOO) and then followed up on by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO).
Then in 2015, NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) provided strong evidence that liquid water flows intermittently on present-day Mars, according to NASA.
Finally in 2019, it was published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters that ice could be just an inch beneath the surface of the planet. NASA mapped out the entire planet’s water and ice locations last year. These areas of Mars housing water or ice near caves may be where extraterrestrial life lies in the form of microbial life and maybe even undiscovered still yet unknown organisms. But we better hurry up, as the desolate planet of Mars is quickly evaporating water from the surface.
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