Barrie Davenport

Barrie is a writer, certified personal coach, self-improvement course creator, and bestselling author of multiple books. She is the founder of several websites sharing information and insights on topics ranging from personal growth and self-publishing to climate change, zero-waste living, and natural health.

Scientists Say a ‘Third State’ Between Life and Death May Reveal Hidden Consciousness

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This in-between state challenges long-held ideas about where life truly begins and ends.

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Scientists are beginning to explore what some describe as a “third state” that exists between life and death, where cells remain active even after the body has stopped functioning. Research has shown that certain genes and cellular processes continue for hours, or even days, after death. Some experts suggest this liminal phase could hold clues about consciousness and how life is defined at the cellular level. While highly debated, these findings challenge traditional views of where life ends—and hint at mysteries science is only beginning to uncover.

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What Is the Pineapple Express—and Why It Can Be So Deadly

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A river in the sky funnels storms from the tropics, sometimes with devastating results.

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It may sound tropical and harmless, but the “Pineapple Express” is anything but lighthearted. This atmospheric river channels huge amounts of moisture from near Hawaii all the way to the U.S. West Coast, where it can unleash days of relentless rain and heavy snow. According to the National Weather Service, these events can trigger flash floods, landslides, and widespread damage when conditions align. While the phenomenon is natural, a warming climate is expected to intensify its impacts, making the Pineapple Express a storm pipeline worth watching closely.

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Lost Maya Cities Found Deep in the Jungle After 3,000 Years

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Archaeologists uncover sprawling Maya settlements hidden beneath dense jungle.

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In the past few years, archaeologists have uncovered several lost Maya cities hidden deep in the jungles of southern Mexico. Among the most striking are Valeriana, a sprawling settlement mapped in Campeche with thousands of structures, and Ocomtún, revealed in 2023 with pyramids, plazas, and a large ceremonial center. These discoveries were made possible through LiDAR scanning, which cuts through dense vegetation to expose ruins long invisible to the human eye. Together, they are transforming our understanding of how vast and complex Maya civilization truly was.

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Ancient Viking Burial in Norway Unearthed With a Woman and Her Dog

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The remarkable discovery on Senja Island offers rare insight into Viking life, death, and emotional bonds.

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On the remote island of Senja in northern Norway, archaeologists uncovered a Viking burial site unlike any other. Dating back more than 1,000 years, the grave held the remains of a woman laid to rest in a wooden boat, with a small dog carefully placed at her feet. Surrounded by jewelry, tools, and artifacts, the burial paints a vivid picture of Viking rituals and relationships. Experts call the discovery one of the most important in recent decades, offering a rare glimpse into both daily life and spiritual beliefs of the Viking Age.

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Is the Universe Conscious? The Mind-Bending Theory Explained

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Scientists explore whether the cosmos itself could think and be aware.

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For centuries, humans have wondered about our place in the universe—but what if the cosmos itself is more than just stars and empty space? Some scientists are exploring the mind-bending idea that the universe could have elements of consciousness woven into its very fabric. Physicist Gregory Matloff has proposed that a “proto-consciousness field” might permeate the cosmos, possibly influencing the behavior of stars. While highly speculative, his work challenges traditional views and raises a startling possibility: that consciousness may not be limited to living beings alone.

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Former NASA Engineer Claims Trillions of Cloaked Devices Are Hidden Across Earth

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The startling theory suggests unseen technology may already be embedded worldwide.

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A former NASA engineer, Richard Banduric, has claimed that there are trillions of cloaked, self-destructing “alien devices” hidden across the Earth, according to media reports. He alleges these objects resist analysis and may be part of covert research efforts to reverse-engineer extraterrestrial technology. While Banduric is cited as saying this on podcasts and news outlets, no independent scientific verification has confirmed the existence of such devices. Experts emphasize these claims remain speculative until physical evidence is examined and validated under peer review.

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Your Nose May Be the First Sign Your Body Knows Death Is Near

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Researchers uncover surprising links between smell and the body’s final signals.

Most of us think of death as something sudden or far off, but research suggests the body may sense it coming long before anyone realizes. Scientists are uncovering evidence that subtle signals—starting with changes in smell—could point to life’s final chapter. It’s an eerie idea, but one that reveals just how connected our senses are to our overall health, and why experts say the nose may hold more clues than we ever imagined.

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Buried for Centuries: 12 Stunning Facts About Pompeii’s Frescoes

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Archaeologists say the vivid artwork offers rare glimpses into daily life before Mount Vesuvius buried the city.

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Recently, archaeologists in Pompeii uncovered extraordinary new frescoes that are rewriting our understanding of ancient rituals. Found in a banquet hall in Region IX’s House of Thiasus, these nearly life-size paintings date back to 40–30 BCE and depict secret initiation rites to the cult of Dionysus. Scenes of dancing and hunting maenads mirror the legendary Villa of the Mysteries frescoes—and yet are entirely new. The find offers unprecedented insight into the emotional and religious culture of the Mediterranean world and is being hailed as one of Pompeii’s most significant discoveries in a century.

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What Would Really Happen if Yellowstone Finally Erupted?

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Experts warn the supervolcano could unleash global chaos in days.

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Most people think of Yellowstone as a stunning national park, but beneath its beauty lies one of Earth’s most powerful supervolcanoes. Scientists say if it erupted, the blast wouldn’t just affect Wyoming—it could disrupt life across the globe. Ash clouds might block sunlight, food systems could collapse, and modern life as we know it would face an unprecedented crisis. While the odds of such an eruption happening soon are low, experts agree the consequences would be nothing short of catastrophic.

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The Mysterious Human Skull Unearthed in Antarctica Still Baffles Scientists

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Discovered in 1985 on a remote Antarctic beach, the fragmented remains raise questions that have never been fully answered.

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In 1985, Chilean biologist Daniel Torres Navarro stumbled upon something no one expected to find on Antarctica’s icy shores: a human cranium half-buried in the sand. Later searches turned up additional bone fragments, but never a complete skeleton. Scientists believe the remains belonged to a woman, yet how her body ended up on one of the coldest, most remote places on Earth remains a puzzle. Theories range from sealing expeditions gone wrong to burials at sea—but the mystery is far from solved.

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