Science
- Latest Invention: Cloak that Redirects Seismic Waves from Buildings
[21 Jul, 2009] comments (0)
According to scientists from the University of Liverpool they carried out a research that showed it is quite possible to create an invisibility cloak that would protect different constructions from earthquakes. ...- France Was Once a Tropical Rainforest
[17 Jul, 2009] comments (0)
This could sound incredible but researchers found evidence that about 55 million years ago the territory of today's France has been occupied by a hot, wet tropical rainforest. ...- Obese Youngsters Have Obese Friends, Study Claims
[17 Jul, 2009] comments (0)
Obese young people are more likely to have overweight friends - at least that is what researchers at the Institute of Prevention Research at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California claim after carrying out their study. ...- Items Used During Apollo Missions to be Auctioned
[15 Jul, 2009] comments (0)
Those who enjoy gazing at the stars and learn more about our universe and space missions to the moon have the opportunity to take home photos, charts, models and many other items that were used during NASA missions. ...- Cats Use their Purr to Exploit Humans
[14 Jul, 2009] comments (1)
It seems that cats throughout history were able to manipulate humans. Scientists at the University of Sussex found that by using their soliciting purr, cats can make owners focus more attention on them. ...- Swearing Eases Pain When You Hurt Yourself
[13 Jul, 2009] comments (0)
A team of scientists recently revealed what most of us have probably already noticed - they found that swearing may ease pain. ...- Latest Invention: Artificial Brain Cell from Swedish Researchers
[08 Jul, 2009] comments (1)
An artificial brain cell has been created by a team of scientists from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. They claim that their latest invention could be used treat disturbing neurological diseases. ...- Researchers Grow Sperm in Laboratory Conditions - Are Men Doomed?
[08 Jul, 2009] comments (2)
The latest scientific breakthrough could mark the end of men. Researchers managed to artificially grow sperm in laboratory conditions from stem cells. ...- Researchers Closer to Creating Thinking Cap Able to Boost Brain Power
[07 Jul, 2009] comments (0)
After performing tests to demonstrate that magnets increase brain power, researchers managed to get one step closer to creating a thinking cap that can boost its wearer's ability to learn. ...- Researchers Step Forward to Creating Fountain of Youth
[01 Jul, 2009] comments (2)
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Researchers from Texas made a discovery which they believe could be a great step towards a considerably longer lifespan. ...
- Women Are Better at Pounding Nails than Men, at Least in the Light
[30 Jun, 2009] comments (0)
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
[30 Jun, 2009] comments (0)
Soon soldiers could be much less vulnerable to all kinds of bullets thanks to a new type of body armor made from cement. ...- Why Celebrities Stay Popular Long After Their Talent Had Faded
[24 Jun, 2009] comments (0)
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. ...- Competition Increased the Size of Human Brain?
[23 Jun, 2009] comments (1)
Over the past 2 million years human brain continuously increased in size, in fact over this period it tripled, showing a much faster evolution compared to other mammals. Find out why. ...- Plants Enjoy Women's Voices More than Men's
[22 Jun, 2009] comments (1)
Plants grow faster if you talk to them and the effect is even better if you're a woman. Researchers at Royal Horticultural Society carried out an experiment to find that the voice of a woman gardener makes plants grow faster. ...
