Crania Americana: the most influential book on scientific racism
For men of simple means and upbringing, it's easy to credit racism: the other fellow is different from me -...
Carbon nanotubes may help increase the efficiency of tomorrow’s solar cells
Every time a new manufacturing or development technology concerning solar cells was introduced, the futurists and tech pundits were quick...
Warmest winter on record for California worsens drought streak
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said in a statement that California just came off its warmest winter on...
First direct evidence supporting the “Cosmic Inflation” theory helps explains how the Universe came to be
The BICEP2 experiment at the South Pole reported the first ever piece of evidence that support the cosmic inflation theory...
Improving the Quality of Life for People with Dementia
Photo: guardianlv.com Caring for a loved one who suffers from dementia is demanding. It often seems like a losing battle...
Solar powered toilet locks greenhouse gases and increases crop yields
One of the 16 teams involved in a collaborative project funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that aims...
Better muscle mass, not optimal BMI, prolongs longevity for the old
In an obesity challenged society, physicians first recommend the elderly to maintain an optimal body mass index (a weight to...
US spice imports are filthier than you might think
When you buy your spices, you might be getting more seasoning than you might expect. Why not get some free...
How sound frequencies affect taste – will music replace sugar in your coffee?
Listening to a high pitched tune will enhance the sweetness of food, while a low hum will make your taste...
‘Herding’ cells with direct electric current may aid in tissue engineering
The human body is littered with free ions and salts, which goes to explain why so much of our physiology...
Bending light in a chip could turn your phone into a projector
Imagine going to a meeting, flipping your phone on the table and then instantly project your slide presentation or traveling...
Camouflage or bright colours: what’s better for survival?
The wild is often home to a game of hide or seek, and animals need to be well adapted to...
P&G is driving massive deforestation and an orangutan graveyard in Indonesia
A year long investigation by Greenpeace reveals grim palm oil harvesting practices in Indonesia, where suppliers are currently engaging in...
Robot prosthetic helps drummer play like a three-armed cyborg
Photo: Georgia Tech A freak accident left Jason Barnes without his left arm below the elbow - a disheartening matter by...
Blood test for Alzheimer’s detects the disease with 90% accuracy
Considering population growth and increased life expectancy, experts estimate that by 2050 some 115 million people will be afflicted by Alzheimer's...
Four newly discovered man-made gases destroy the ozone layer
It was only around the mid 1980s that the world finally recognized the dangers posed by the build-up of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)...
Why your brain doesn’t catch a cold
Illustration: Michael Helfenbein In most of the world, winter long ground to a halt to make way for more harmonious...
Sirtuin supplement diet prolongs life in mice
A wonder pill that prolongs life and cuts the risks of developing deadly diseases. Scientists have been looking for such...
US space flight and ISS missions are dependent on Russia. What happens if the country pulls a squeeze?
Following Russia's invasion of Crimea, the world political scene has been suddenly turned upside down. Many were surprised by this...
Turning methane leaks from fracking into gasoline; an interesting option, but not enviro friendly
Hydraulic fracking has grown to unimaginable hights in the past few years, growing by some 20% a year, and reaching...
A 30,000 year-old virus is active again after it thawed from Siberian permafrost
It sounds like the synopsis for an apocalyptic movie: scientists uncover a dormant 30,000 years old virus trapped frozen deep...
‘Heart-glove’ fitted with stretchy electronics may replace pacemakers
Custom-fitted membrane expands and contracts with the heart, and could one day deliver electric shocks in response to a heart...
Space research more than pays for itself, but lack of inspiration raises questions
In light of recent NASA budget cuts, a lot of politicians, citizens and, frankly mostly non-science folks, reflect that money...
Tax on emission is twice as burdening on the poor than on the rich
Photo: freedomoutpost.com In attempt to mitigate the adverse effects of global warming, one of the key measures considered by policy...
Weird state of matter found in chicken’s eye
You may not find many interesting things to see when glaring into a chicken's eye, but after closely studying its...
New chemical restores light perception to blind mice
A long time ago I wrote a piece on the developments made by a group at University of California, Berkeley that...
‘Eating for two’ attitude affects weight gain during pregnancy
Researchers at Penn State College of Medicine studied the eating habits of overweight women during pregnancy, and found that those...
Tree branches prove to be excellent filters, help provide drinking water in poor areas
Sometimes it's best to make use of what's already available and "designed". There's no need to reinvent the wheel when...
How we think before we speak
Photo: glowscotland.org.uk The common saying "think before you speak" is often used after a person spoke something inappropriate. It implies...
Graphene proves to be fantastic radio waves absorber
Ultra strong, a fantastic electrical conductor, and even suitable for better beer storage, graphene is dazzling the w0rld with its...
Mass of the electron re-weighed for a precision of parts per trillion
Typically in physics, your calculations and such are as precise as your use of constants. Meaning, if you have a...
Microbial tomb discovered in 1,000 year-old human teeth
An international team of scientists believe they have across the "microbial Pompeii" after they found preserved bacteria and microscopic particles of food...
This is the oldest known piece of our planet – a 4.4 billion-year-old gem
Using two different dating technique, geologists have come across what they believe to be the oldest piece of Earth discovered...
Carbon nanotube fiber can carry four times more charge than copper
Reliable, well supplied and with years and years of manufacturing experience behind it, copper is the most widespread material used...
Synthetic muscle made from nylon is 100 times stronger than human muscle
Sometimes, I come across stories or various research that make me wonder "why the heck hasn't anyone else thought of...
Progress in artificial leaf development made
What nature seems to perform effortlessly with photosynthesis has proven to be an immense hurdle for scientists trying to mimic...
Link between cat bites and depression found
Photo: blog.chron.com Researchers at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor have recently reached some arguable findings, after an analysis of statistical data...
Exercising helps preserve vision for the elderly
Physical workouts, be it simple home fitness, represent a golden standard for living a healthy life. Researchers at Emory University...
American livestock is riddled with drugs – what’s in your meat
Photo: ecolutionist.com A report released to the public by the USDA Inspector General states that numerous beef samples were found to contain penicillin,...
Your virtual avatar influences the way you behave in the real world
Photo: Jim Lee and Scott Williams/DC Comics and Warner Bros. Pictures We've wrote before on studies discussing some of the...
There’s no such thing as porn addiction, review study says
David Ley, PhD, a clinical psychologist in practice in Albuquerque, NM, made an extensive review study of the current scientific...
In Canada bees are making hives out of plastic
Bees are one of the most intelligent insects, and their resourcefulness is well recognized. Despite bee populations as a whole...
Skeleton remains prove first North American settlers came from Asia
The genome sequence of the Ice Age skeletal remains of a 1-year-old boy gave scientists tantalizing proof that the first...
The most devastating mass extinction in Earth’s history happened much faster
Some 252 million years ago, 96 percent of marine species and 70 percent of life on land became extinct following...
Leaking natural gas may be a significant contributor to global warming
Natural gas leakage in the LA basin area from oil drilling and piping loses could be more significant than thought....
The ‘neurocam’ records your most precious moments – do we need it though?
(c) neuroware With Google Glass, the search engine giant wants to bring social networking and personal video editing a step...
Is there a bias against black scientists?
(c)blackyouthproject.com In popular view, the scientists is a white, skinny male, clothed in a white lab coat, wearing glasses. Of...
Oldest footprints discovered in Europe are 800,000 years old
Area A at Happisburgh: View of footprint surface looking south, also showing underlying horizontally bedded laminated silts. (c) PLOS ONE...
The top 7 countries responsible for global warming
A new study published in Environmental Research Letters ranks the the top seven contributing countries to global warming. Together, these nations...
Erasing traumatic memories using gene therapy
Photo: neuroanthropology.net - It's estimated that some 8 million people in the United States suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), causing...