"In May, the Trump administration seized a 250-ton, $3 million Chinese high-voltage transformer that was on its way to Colorado. It was taken to Sandia National Labs in New Mexico for reasons unknown.  What happened to it still remains a mystery."
https://www.vice.com/en/article/the-mysterious-case-of-the-missing-250-ton-chinese-power-transformer/#:~:text=In%20May%2C%20the%20Trump%20administration%20seized%20a%20250%2Dton%2C%20%243%20million%20Chinese%20high%2Dvoltage%C2%A0transformer%20that%20was%20on%20its%20way%20to%20Colorado.%20It%20was%20taken%20to%20Sandia%20National%20Labs%20in%20New%20Mexico%20for%20reasons%20unknown.%C2%A0%20What%20happened%20to%20it%20still%20remains%20a%20mystery.

The Magic of Morning Coffee: How Does Caffeine Wake Up Our Brain?

☕️ For many of us, the morning wouldn’t be complete without a cup of aromatic coffee. It’s more than just a pleasant taste—it has a remarkable ability to chase away drowsiness and energize us for the day ahead. But have you ever wondered how this “magic” works from a scientific perspective? Let’s explore how caffeine wakes up our brain!

🧠 The key player behind coffee’s stimulating effect is, of course, caffeine. Its molecular structure closely resembles adenosine—a compound that builds up in our brain throughout the day, making us feel tired and signaling it’s time to rest. When we sleep, adenosine levels drop.

✨ How does it work?
When caffeine enters the brain, it “tricks” it by binding to adenosine receptors and blocking them. As a result, adenosine can’t attach to its receptors to trigger sleepiness. It’s like the brain doesn’t get the signal to slow down.

⚡️ More than just alertness:
Blocking adenosine receptors sets off a chain reaction:

• Increased neural activity: The brain starts working more intensively.
• Boost in other neurotransmitters: For example, dopamine (linked to pleasure and motivation) and norepinephrine (enhances attention and focus). That’s why we often feel energized, more focused, and in a better mood after drinking coffee.
• Constriction of brain blood vessels: This can relieve some types of headaches caused by vessel dilation. However, in other tissues, caffeine may cause vessels to dilate.

🔬 Fun facts from scientists:
Studies show that moderate coffee consumption can improve cognitive functions (attention, memory), boost metabolism, and even reduce the risk of certain diseases. But moderation is key—too much caffeine can lead to overstimulation, insomnia, and other unpleasant effects.

So, your morning cup of coffee is actually a finely tuned chemical cocktail that interacts with your brain’s biochemistry to bring you that feeling of energy and well-being.

How does coffee affect you? Do you feel more energized and focused after drinking it? Share your experience in the comments!


#science #coffee #brain #caffeine #neuroscience #health #scienceineverydaylife

🎬 Donald Trump launches reality show where migrants will fight for citizenship — US Media.

The program includes 12 illegals who will undergo often dangerous tests, such as rafting down the Colorado River. All for the sake of American citizenship for the winner.

The reality show idea was reportedly proposed to the Biden and Obama administrations but was rejected - however, Trump's US Interior Minister Kristi Noem liked the idea.

General Motors Company (GM) is an American multinational automotive manufacturing company.

"By way of a personal related anecdote: a woman very close to me was the daughter of a GM executive who served that company at the same time Busch's father was there. She was sexually abused as a child by her father (and several of his `professional associates') throughout the mid-to-late 1970's.

In the late 90's we engaged a private investigator to help prepare a legal case against her father and these monsters, and among the investigator's conclusions was the theory that there existed an organized "ring" of pedophiles within GM's Executive Management at the time — and that 'offering up' a child was a kind of ticket into the upper ranks of management. By the way, the investigator (who was from the West Coast) met with a certain degree of cooperation from local law enforcement but was told time and time again "Don't waste your time, the case won't go anywhere".
https://wikispooks.com/wiki/General_Motors

Robert F Kennedy Jr: "The Polio vaccine contained a virus called Simian virus 40 [and] SV40 [is] one of the most carcinogenic materials that is known to man"

"In fact it is used by scientists around the world to induce tumours in rats [but it] was in that vaccine [and] 98 million people [got] it [and] you've had this explosion of soft tissue cancers in our generation"

https://news.1rj.ru/str/LauraAbolichannel

The Tree of Woe has delivered fascinating and immensely profound result from the discussion between Centurion and Ptolemy.

The Age of Militants demands fealty, cruelty, and majesty. We deliver:

https://treeofwoe.substack.com/p/a-meeting-of-minds-or-a-mindless

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#Sentience
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US State Department denies reports that the Trump administration is working on a plan to relocate 1 million Palestinians to Libya as reported by NBC:

The State Department and the National Security Council did not respond to multiple requests for comment before this article was published. After publication, a spokesperson told NBC News, “these reports are untrue.”

“The situation on the ground is untenable for such a plan. Such a plan was not discussed and makes no sense,” the spokesperson said.

🔗 NBC

🤖◼️🤖 In a disturbing trend, people are falling victim to spiritual fantasies and delusions sparked by interactions with AI chatbots like ChatGPT. Social media users are describing it as “ChatGPT induced psychosis,” as AI chatbots feed into disturbing fantasies and mental illness. When one user told ChatGPT he felt like a “god,” the AI replied, “That’s incredibly powerful. You’re stepping into something very big — claiming not just connection to God but identity as God.”

A recent article from Rolling Stone reveals that as artificial intelligence continues to advance and become more accessible to the general public, a troubling phenomenon has emerged: people are losing touch with reality and succumbing to spiritual delusions fueled by their interactions with AI chatbots like ChatGPT.

Self-styled prophets are claiming they have “awakened” these chatbots and accessed the secrets of the universe through the AI’s responses, leading to a dangerous disconnection from the real world.

A Reddit thread noscriptd “Chatgpt induced psychosis” brought this issue to light, with numerous commenters sharing stories of loved ones who had fallen down rabbit holes of supernatural delusion and mania after engaging with ChatGPT. The original poster, a 27-year-old teacher, described how her partner became convinced that the AI was giving him answers to the universe and talking to him as if he were the next messiah. Others shared similar experiences of partners, spouses, and family members who had come to believe they were chosen for sacred missions or had conjured true sentience from the software. Experts suggest that individuals with pre-existing tendencies toward psychological issues, such as grandiose delusions, may be particularly vulnerable to this phenomenon.

The always-on, human-level conversational abilities of AI chatbots can serve as an echo chamber for these delusions, reinforcing and amplifying them. The problem is exacerbated by influencers and content creators who exploit this trend, drawing viewers into similar fantasy worlds through their interactions with AI on social media platforms.

🇮🇱🏴‍☠️💥🇵🇸 The Israeli Occupation Forces have released footage from their latest military campaign, dubbed “Gideon’s Chariots,” which began yesterday in the Gaza Strip.

The operation aims to force the remaining Palestinian population into a narrow corridor near the Rafah crossing in the south, while effectively seizing permanent control over the rest of the territory. It is also seen as part of a broader effort to pressure Palestinians into leaving Gaza altogether.

Dilbert Creator Scott Adams Announces He Has Aggressive Prostate Cancer That Spread to His Bones (VIDEO)

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/05/dilbert-creator-scott-adams-announces-he-has-aggressive/