Ancient Penguins 5 Feet Tall
When you live long enough, the news begins to resemble H.P. Lovecraft. Just wait; you’ll see I’m right. The...
Tag: science
High Pressure Experiments Duplicate Conditions 1,800 Miles Underground
As a dedicated Hollow Earth Nerd, I’m always fascinated by the idea of structures hundreds or thousands of miles...
Los Alamos Spy Case Factual Error
The exciting world of nuclear policy and nuclear-weapons science blogs are positively abuzz — and Lord knows those cats...
Nanowire E-Skin to Help Robots Feel
Researchers at UC Berkeley have developed a nanowire material that may provide a sense of touch for robots. Unlike...
New Predatory Dinosaur Found in Romania
AFP reports that a new species of predatory dinosaur has been discovered in Romania. Related to Velociraptor, Balaur bondoc...
TRIM5a, the Protein that Destroys HIV
Loyola University Health System reported last week on Loyola University researchers’ discovery of a protein that appears to destroy...
Visit to Glenn Research Center by “Author of a Book”
Sometimes you run across stuff online, and you think to yourself, “Really? This is just sitting there for me...
The Ultimate Vaporware: Power From Air
Devices much like solar panels on the top of every building could not only discharge lightning before it forms,...
Hysterical Technophobic Screaming May Cause Hearing Loss
An article in the San Francisco Chronicle references a study from Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital that points to...
Prenatal Dexamethasone and Gender Engineering
Shari Roan, writing in today’s LA Times, discusses treatment with the steroid dexamethasone offered to women who find out...