Those scientists are at it again. This time they have come up with the somewhat radical suggestion that the universe will simply stop. The suggestion has been made as an alternative explanation for dark energy and states that time could be literally running out and could far in the future stop completely. More on this [...]
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A meteorite weighing 200lb and measuring 1.6ft long has been outside a house in Amesbury, Wiltshire for over 80 years! Researchers now believe it is the largest meteorite ever found in the UK and is estimated to have landed around 30,000 years ago. Read more at http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/space/9081918/Biggest-ever-meteorite-found-on-doorstep.html Image: suphakit73 / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Share this:
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Mathematicians from Mannchester have developed a theory for a cloaking device which could protect buildings from the affects of earthquakes. Until recently the theory of invisibility cloaks has been seen as science fiction, but recent advances in the science these devices have been developed in varies contexts. This story was also reported at http://www.sciencedaily.com//releases/2012/02/120214100817.htm Share [...]
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Charles Darwin claimed over 140 years ago that life did not start in the oceans, but instead began on land in ‘warm little ponds’. A new provocative study appears to back his claim! Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2100829/Darwin-right-Study-shows-life-Earth-DID-begin-land-sea.html#ixzz1mLIEexNt Share this:
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Scientists say they have created a revolutionary ‘putty’, that they have called ‘Fracture Putty’ that can reduce healing times from months to days. The University of Georgia Regenerative Bioscience Center have used adult stem cells to produce a protein involved in bone healing and generation. This is in incorporated into a gell. Image: Boaz Yiftach [...]
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The MRO cameras have caught an image of the Lander used to carry the Mars Rover Spirit to the planet. The rover, which stopped sending signals in 2010 appears to be covered in a red dust. You can read an article on this at http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2098903/Rover-Mars-orbiter-captures-Nasas-retired-Martian-explorers-gathering-red-dust-planet-surface.html Share this:
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After years of work, Russia has announced it has finally reached Antartica’s ancient Lake promoting contamination concerns. According to a press release from the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute, the team’s drill finally broke through the slushy layer of ice and the lake on Feb. 5 at a depth of 12,366 feet (3,769 meters). Scientists suspect that the massive lake [...]
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A quick zap of ultrasound to the testicles can stop the production of sperm opening the way to a potenial new form of contraception. A study on rats showed that sound waves could be used to reduce sperm counts to levels that would cause infertility in humans. The BBC version of this story can be read [...]
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A strange signal coming from the region of space between the constellations Pisces and Aries has been picked up on several different occasions by the Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico. The signal does not resemble any known astronomical phenomenon. Read more at http://www.messagetoeagle.com/index.php/space/50-seti-news/1147-mysterious-signal-from-outer-space-is-someone-trying-to-contact-us Share this:
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According to a team of international researchers, ants can be tricked whilst in their developmental larvae stage to turn into rare ‘supersoldiers’. The research shows that hidden traits can be unlocked in many different species. Read more at the BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/16424096 Share this:
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