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Latest Invention: 1mm-Thick Batteries That Can Be Printed Out

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:37:34 -0700

Researchers in Germany managed to invent ultra-thin batteries that can even be printed out. They believe that by the end of 2009 their latest invention will become commercially available.

Amsterdam to Pay it Residents for Scrapping Polluting Vehicles

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:21:46 -0700

Officials of the Dutch capital, Amsterdam, decided to give away 1,000 Euros (USD1,400) to residents who choose to scrap their old vehicle to buy a new eco-friendly car.

Online Communities Choose Gaming Over Sex

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:14:20 -0700

A survey carried out among online gamers showed that the majority would choose computer games over sex.

People Witness the Extremely Rare All-White Humpback Whale

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:10:53 -0700

Migaloo is the all-white humpback whale, in fact it is the only known all-white humpback whale on the planet. Recently the whale was spotted traveling along with a number of other whales during their annual migration.

Amazing Colorful Jellyfish Spotted in the British Waters

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:57:19 -0700

While searching for basking sharks, a British kayaker managed to spot and take underwater pictures of amazing jellyfish. In one of the images the photographer noticed a fish that was entangled in the jellyfish's tentacles.

Latest Invention: Washing Machine That Doesn't Need Water

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:41:11 -0700

British company Xeros looks forward to conquer the American market with its latest invention, a new washing system able to save a lot of water using nylon beads.

Brewer Offers Beer Fans Chance to Win a Trip into Outer Space

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:05:39 -0700

Guinness, the popular company that produces dry stout beer that start off in the brewery of Arthur Guinness, located at St. James's Gate, Dublin, recently announced a competition with more than remarkable prizes.

Researchers Step Forward to Creating Fountain of Youth

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:12:24 -0700

Researchers from Texas made a discovery which they believe could be a great step towards a considerably longer lifespan.

Solar Impulse - Sun-Powered Plane to Travel Around the World - Finally Built

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:56:08 -0700

The first man to make a nonstop trip around the globe in a balloon, Bertrand Piccard, presented the prototype of a solar-powered airplane that is expected to circle around the world.

Women Are Better at Pounding Nails than Men, At least in the Light

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:41:15 -0700

At least once in their lifetime each man hammered a nail and at least once they hit their thumb. One of the obvious reasons is that the man is simply not good at it, the other is that he is not doing it when there's not enough light.

Latest Invention: Ultra Strong Body Armor From Cement

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:07:33 -0700

Soon soldiers could be much less vulnerable to all kinds of bullets thanks to a new type of body armor made from cement.

Nazi Stealth Aircraft (World's First Stealth Fighter) Re-Constructed

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:40:13 -0700

Experts in the field of stealth-plane construction decided to re-create an almost forgotten Nazi airplane with stealth capabilities called the Horten 2029.

And the Ugliest Dog in the World is Ã¢Â�Â¦

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:08:58 -0700

The 2009 WorldÃ¢Â�Â�s Ugliest Dog Contest recently took place at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Northern California. The winner became Pabst, a boxer-mix with scrunched face and floppy ears.

A Lot of Kids Think They Would Die Young

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:03:19 -0700

It was recently unveiled that a surprisingly large number of youngsters believe they are going to die young, which motivates a lot of teenagers to start taking drugs, attempt to commit suicide and other rather unsafe actions.

Google Shuts Down after the Death of Michael Jackson

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:16:36 -0700

After the first information about the death of Michael Jackson started invading the Internet, with millions of users attempting to verify the accuracy of the given rumors, the number one search engine, Google, decided to shut down.

Women Feel the Happiest at the Age of 28, Study Finds

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:06:51 -0700

Twenty eight is the age at which women feel the happiest. Researchers found that at this age women feel quite confident with their body and love life.

Michael Jackson Dies of Cardiac Arrest at the Age of 50

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:18:14 -0700

The famous pop star Michael Jackson died at the age of 50. According to several sources, the king of pop suffered a cardiac arrest that occurred at his Holmby Hills home.

Woman's Chin Can Signal About Her Infidelity

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:16:17 -0700

Scientists from the United States and Canada teamed up in order to discover the characteristics that attract people to their mates.

Why Celebrities Stay Popular Long After Their Talent Had Faded

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:52:50 -0700

Latest psychology research, carried out by Nathanael Fast from Stanford University in California and his team, attempted to explain why some celebrities maintain their fame for a long time.

Latest Invention: KOBIAN - Humanoid Robot Able to Express Emotions

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:47:15 -0700

The latest technological invention - humanoid robot able to express different emotions was recently unveiled as the result of cooperation between Waseda University and tmsuk Co., Ltd., a robot manufacturing company.