Dinosaur Killer May Have Been Volcanism, Not Asteroid
news.yahoo.com — Scientists have found even more evidence that volcanism, not a space rock, may be the culprit behind the dinosaurs' demise.More… (General Sciences)
Are Metal Detectors Dangerous for Children?
nytimes.com — The effects of metal detectors on children has not been widely studied. (I can haz fear mongering?)More… (General Sciences)
Ancient armored amphibian had world's oddest bite
reuters.com — A peculiar amphibian that was clad in bony armor prowled warm lakes 210 million years ago, catching fish and other tasty snacks with one of the most unusual bites in the history of life on Earth. More… (General Sciences)
Faulty Gene Causes Some People To Become Aggressive Drunks
telegraph.co.uk — The secret to why some people are naturally happy or violent drunks has been discovered. Alcohol appears to trigger violent behaviour in people who have a particular overactive gene. The MAOA gene produces an enzyme that breaks down brain chemicals involved with mood.More… (General Sciences)
Face of Cleopatra: Scientists Recreate the First True Image
dailymail.co.uk — From Elizabeth Taylor to Sophia Loren, there have been many faces of Cleopatra. But this may be the most realistic of them all. Cambridge University Egyptologist Sally Ann Ashton believes the computer-generated 3D image is the best likeness of the legendary beauty famed for her ability to bewitch and beguile.More… (General Sciences)
Airborne Laser lets rip on first target
newscientist.com — MAGINE swarms of aircraft patrolling the skies, zapping missiles, aircraft or even satellites in low Earth orbit with invisible, ultrapowerful laser beams. More… (General Sciences)
Brain-boosting drugs 'not to be feared'
newscientist.com — SOCIETY should embrace the use of drugs that boost brain power. That's the message from a group of neuroscientists, psychiatrists and ethicists.More… (General Sciences)
RSi Unveils Power-Generating Transparent Photovoltaic-Glass
cleantechnica.com — Solar windows are nothing new, but Rainbow Solar’s (RSi) new transparent photovoltaic-glass window looks like a big step for building-integrated photovoltaics. The window, which generates 80 to 250 watts of electricity, comes with some swanky extras— a built-in electrical privacy curtain as well as a new technology to convert the window into...More… (General Sciences)
High blood pressure lowers IQ
health.usnews.com — If you have high blood pressure, on days when your blood pressure spikes higher than normal, cognitive ability is worse than normal. It's another reason to keep your blood pressure down, experts said. The report is published in the Dec. 15 issue of the Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences.More… (General Sciences)
Your Self-powered Electronic Future
dailygalaxy.com — A sound-powered cellphone might sound like donuts that help you lose weight, an anti-hangover alcohol or an ad for "Guaranteed returns, work from home, APPLY NOW" - but it might well be possible. A team of Texan scientists have published a paper claiming a breakthrough allowing audio-energized electronics.More… (General Sciences)
1068 New Species Discovered in Asia In The Last Decad
panda.org — Over a thousand new species have been discovered in the Greater Mekong Region of Southeast Asia in just the last decade. The findings, highlighted in this report, include 519 plants, 279 fish, 88 frogs, 88 spiders, 46 lizards, 22 snakes, 15 mammals, 4 birds, 4 turtles, 2 salamanders and a toad. Amazing gallery on the page. enjoy the nature!More… (General Sciences)
Vatican condemns IVF in bio-ethics review
guardian.co.uk — In its most authoritative declaration on bio-ethics for more than 20 years, the Vatican yesterday reinforced its hostility to a wide range of techniques and treatments that have become available in recent decades. They included IVF, embryonic stem cell research, the morning-after pill and the contraceptive drug mifepristone.More… (General Sciences)
Breakthrough experiment on high-temperature superconductors
physorg.com — New information about the metallic state from which high temperature superconductivity emerges, has been revealed in an innovative experiment performed at the University of Bristol.More… (General Sciences)
Vatican Spells Out No-Nos in New Bioethics Document
livescience.com — VATICAN CITY — The Vatican raised its opposition to embryonic stem cell research, the morning-after pill, in vitro fertilization and human cloning to a new level Friday in a major new document on bioethics.More… (General Sciences)
Champagne effect could help to predict volcanoes
timesonline.co.uk — Earthquakes can set off volcanoes by shaking up molten rock like champagne in a bottle until they explode, a study suggests.More… (General Sciences)