6 Animals That Just Don’t Give A F#@k
Nov 30, 2010 Space
Some animals are boring, which is fine. But we prefer these animals that just don’t give a rip.
Brainjacking Software, Borrowed Grey Matter And Implants: Next-Gen Animal Cyborgs
Nov 30, 2010 Space
When we hear the word “cyborg,” most of us probably imagine a part-human, part-machine character from movies like “Robocop”, or the electronic-biological androids from “Blade Runner” or the “Terminator” films. In the real world, researchers are pushing further ahead with creating cyborgs, using biological tissue from a variety of non-human creatures.
Image of the Day: Supernova Fireball! A Never-Before-Seen Event
Nov 30, 2010 Space
Studies of two supernova remnants using the Japan-U.S. Suzaku observatory revealed never-before-seen embers of the high-temperature fireballs that immediately followed the explosions. Even after thousands of years, gas within these stellar wrecks retain the imprint of temperatures 10,000 times hotter…
Has NASA discovered extraterrestrial life?
Nov 30, 2010 Space
Here’s a curious press release from NASA:
NASA will hold a news conference at 2 p.m. EST on Thursday, Dec. 2, to discuss an astrobiology finding that will impact the search for evidence of extraterrestrial life. Astrobiology is the study of the origin, evolution, distribution and future of life in the universe.
Cancer survivor to become a father… with sperm he had frozen 16 YEARS ago
Nov 30, 2010 Space
Christopher Stone, aged 33, was just 17 when he was told that he had testicular cancer, and now he is looking forward to the birth of his child conceived through IVF.
NASA compares rainfall of 2010 and 2005’s Atlantic hurricane season
Nov 30, 2010 Space
The year 2010 was accurately predicted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to be an active one with 14-23 tropical cyclones and 8-14 hurricanes predicted. NOAA’s National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami, Fla. subsequently named 19 storms with 12 reaching hurricane strength.
Does sex matter?
Nov 30, 2010 Space
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that differs between the sexes in terms of age at onset, symptomatology, response to medication and structural brain abnormalities. Now, a new study shows that there is gender difference between men and women’s mental ability — with women performing better than men.
Study Finds Sexually Aggressive Kids More Likely to Have Seen Violent Porn
Nov 30, 2010 Space
Viewing violent x-rated material may contribute to sexually aggressive behavior among 10-17 year olds, according to a Santa Ana-based research firm. And, surprisingly: The Internet is not the most common source of x-rated material.