Google’s next data collection project: Human body
Baseline Study to Try to Create Picture From the Project’s Findings RT Google’s research arm is planning an initial study of 175 people to collect anonymous health data from biological […]
Traces of another world found on the Moon
By Pallab Ghosh: Science correspondent, BBC News Dr Caroline Smith of the Natural History Museum in London explains the indications of the planet believed to have formed the Moon Related Stories […]
Scientists May Have Finally Pinpointed What’s Killing All The Honeybees
businessinsider.com: A new study seems to strengthen the evidence linking pesticides used on crops to colony collapse disorder in honeybees. Colony collapse disorder, or CCD, is a phenomenon in which honeybees inexplicably disappear from their hives. The bodies of the dead bees are typically never found. Researchers led by Chensheng […]
Cars that can run hundreds of miles in a gallon
SAE Supermileage Competition From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The UBC supermileage vehicle attaining cruise speed The SAE Supermileage Competition is a yearly fuel efficiency competition held at the Eaton Corporation proving grounds located in Marshall, […]
Pakistan can produce cost-effective energy from geothermal resources: Expert
Epigraph: He sends down water from the sky, so that valleys flow according to their measure, and the flood bears on its surface swelling foam. And from that which they […]
Pakistan can produce cost-effective energy from geothermal resources: Expert
Epigraph: He sends down water from the sky, so that valleys flow according to their measure, and the flood bears on its surface swelling foam. And from that which they […]
Saudi Arabia to build world’s tallest tower, reaching 1 kilometer into the sky
By Daisy Carrington, for CNN (CNN) — Dubai, long champion of all things biggest, longest and most expensive, will soon have some competition from neighboring Saudi Arabia. Dubai’s iconic […]
Glow in the dark road unveiled in the Netherlands
These “glowing lines” could replace street lights or be used in areas where there are none Continue reading the main story in BBC Related Stories Dutch pioneer glowing superhighwaysWatch Future […]
Thrust for ‘Arabic’ science urged
Source: TheGulfToday DUBAI: An Iraqi born British physicist, Prof. Jim Al-Khalili, has called for rejuvenation of science advancement in the Arab and Muslim world by building infrastructures and changing attitude […]
Marriage is healthy for the heart — study
AFP | Mar 29, 2014 | 23:03 inShare WASHINGTON – Being married makes for a healthy heart, while being divorced or widowed is linked to higher rates of cardiovascular disease, according to a study of 3.5 million people released Friday. The study is the largest of its kind to show […]
Amazing story of Earth’s most famous photo
This is a slice of space history, important for the next generation to know about: if the link does not copy past it on your browser The Story Of The Earth’s Most Famous Photo
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Shroud Of Turin Formed By An Earthquake? Scientists Say Face Of Jesus Image Caused By Neutron Emissions
Huff Post — The Shroud of Turin has long been a source of reverence and intrigue. Considered one of the most important Christian relics, many believe it to be theburial […]
Nadella to head Microsoft; Gates leaves chair role
Gates to step down as chairman, take on new role at Microsoft as company names Nadella CEO REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft has named Satya Nadella, an executive in charge […]
The smallest spacecraft in orbit
Source: BBC A swarm of 100 tiny satellites is poised to launch into orbit, owned by schoolchildren and space enthusiasts. Richard Hollingham finds out what it took to make these tiny travellers fly, and how they avoid posing a risk to bigger spacecraft. As I type this, there’s a satellite […]
Your smart fridge sending you emails
Internet-connected home appliances called security threat Experts warn of cyber attack threat from ‘smart’ household devices. The Toronto Star, 22/01/2014 – Harrison Smith photo / Harrison Smith photo Queen’s University professor David Skillicorn isn’t surprised to hear of a new U.S. report which tells of a massive cyberattack of “smart” […]
Education: practical maths in schools is a formula for future success
theguardian — Students should be allowed to use computers to solve problems in class and in exams, according to one education expert ‘In the UK why do we introduce coding in primary schools but ban calculators? Instead, why not allow pupils to solve problems using computers in class and […]
Siri’s Religious Beliefs: Does Your iPhone Believe In God?
Huff Post: by Yasmine Hafiz — My iPhone can do almost anything. But could it help me find God? An interview with Siri, the virtual assistant inside many Apple products, reveals that the spiritual teacher you’ve been looking for may have been in your pocket all along. After watching the excellent Spike Jonez […]