Science
- Scientists Unveil the Mysteries of Unconditional Love
[13 Apr, 2009] comments (0)
Having the goal of unveiling the mysteries of unconditional love, researchers analyzed brain activity. ...- Driving Video Games Trigger More Violence than Shoot 'em Ups
[13 Apr, 2009] comments (1)
Researchers found that not only shoot 'em up violent video games set off an emotional reaction. It was discovered that some driving games can also trigger a violent emotional response. ...- Researchers Analyze Birds to Develop Wing-flapping Robotic Aircraft
[10 Apr, 2009] comments (1)
In a new research scientists analyzed the simple mechanism used by bats, birds and bugs to turn during flight. The goal of the study is to upgrade the flying robots. ...- Eating Porridge Helps Children Get Better Results on Exams
[10 Apr, 2009] comments (0)
According to a new research, children who eat high energy breakfast meals, for example porridge, show better results at their exams at school. ...- New Reusable Russian Rocket to Take to the Moon and Back
[06 Apr, 2009] comments (0)
Russia looks forward to design a new spaceship, launcher and a new launch site. It is worth mentioning that a similar plan has NASA with its Orion project. ...- Coating that Makes Scratches on Devices Heal Themselves
[03 Apr, 2009] comments (0)
Scientists came up with a technology that makes the scratches on different devices "heal" themselves. The technology also proved to be effective against scratches on cars and furniture. ...- Watching YouTube Videos During Office Hours Increases Productivity
[02 Apr, 2009] comments (0)
Researchers found that employees who frequently watch YouTube videos, visit Facebook or shop online while at the office during the working day, may, in fact, show more productivity. ...- Mathematical Model to Answer if a Relationship Can Last
[26 Mar, 2009] comments (0)
Scientists from Oxford University managed to come up with a mathematical model that calculates whether a relationship will be successful. They carried out a study on 700 couples and was able to predict the divorce rate with an accuracy of 94 percent. ...- Men Require 8.2 Seconds to Fall in Love at First Sight
[25 Mar, 2009] comments (0)
Scientists estimated the time needed for a man to fall in love at first sight, and the time is exactly 8.2 seconds. The more a man looks at a woman the more fascinated he is. ...- Scientist Developed Formula for the Perfect Penalty Kick
[24 Mar, 2009] comments (0)
Specialists at Liverpool John Moores University analyzed hours of footage in order to explain what makes a shot unstoppable. ...- Virtual Hand Illusion
[23 Mar, 2009] comments (0)
Recently, in an experiment inspired from the rubber hand illusion, Mel Slater, a professor of psychology at the UPC Barcelona Tech, Spain, was successful in convincing 21 people that a virtual arm, shown on a 3D display, was their own. ...- Scientists Explain Why It Is Easier to Remember Bad Jokes
[23 Mar, 2009] comments (0)
A new research states that the best jokes subvert common thought patters, which makes these jokes funnier but at the same time harder to remember. ...- Analyzing Musical Preferences and Level of Intelligence
[12 Mar, 2009] comments (13)
Fans of Beyonce and Lil' Wayne may be disappointed to find that they're not really smart, according to a study carried out by a Californian student, who collected musical preferences of American high-school students and matched them with their performance at school. ...- Latest Invention: World's First Virtual Reality Device to Stimulate All Five Senses Simultaneously
[04 Mar, 2009] comments (3)
The team of scientists at York and Warwick looks forward to work together with specialists at the Universities of Bangor, Bradford and Brighton in order to create the Virtual Cocoon - a Real Virtuality device that has the ability to stimulate all human senses. ...- Soon Parents Will Be Able to Design their Baby
[02 Mar, 2009] comments (4)
A clinic in the United States offers would-be parents the ability to choose specific traits such as the color of eyes or hair of their baby. ...
