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Can We Use Antibiotics To Treat Stupidity?

Nick Lee — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:30:55 +0000

New study proves that the antibiotic called minocycline has a formally undiscovered side effects. These new discovered side effects are "improved symptoms of psychiatric disorders and facilitate sober decision-making in heathy human subjects". The scientist conducted this study by taking photos of women who already

New Study Shows Video Games Effective In Weight Lost

Nick Lee — Wed, 01 May 2013 10:00:05 +0000

Are you little heavier than you would like? Video games might be the answer. The people over at The University of Kansas Medical studied a group of 20 that were over weight or obese. The focus of the study was weight loss and weight maintenance via virtual reality. The results show that greatest weight [...]

Schenectady's MiSci Museum Features Alluring Butterfly Exhibit [PHOTOS]

Jennifer Beaudoin — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:44:58 +0000

On Monday I took my mom and grandmother to the Schenectady museum, better known as MiSci, to see the butterfly exhibit that had been there since the middle of February. Check out the photos after the jump!

Scientists Say Life Is Possible on Jupiter's Europa Moon

Mike Adams — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 19:00:24 +0000

Scientists believe that the key to discovering extraterrestrial life could lie deep in the festering, underground oceans of Jupiter’s ice-covered moon Europa. New research suggests that if the salt water ocean beneath the surface of the frigid moon ever makes it's way to the surface, creating an intergalactic petri dish capable of producing a life-promoting environment.

Mosh Pit Logic – Scientist Test Theory

Wes Styles — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:37:23 +0000

Who would’ve guessed it – Mosh Pits actually follow a certain “logic” and science has proof! Granted, most Mosh Pits look like a giant mess of chaos but physicist have found there is a logic to the movement of the Pit. Cornell University (in Ithaca, New York) studied the movement of concert-goers who partook in [...]

Watch Asteroid Pass Earth Live [LIVE STREAM]

Bryen — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:18:12 +0000

NASA has set up a live web stream using several telescopes from all over the world to observe asteroid 2012 DA14 - which is not going to hit Earth. This is the closest to Earth that an object of this size will pass since we've been observing space in modern times. The asteroid will not be visible over North America but you can watch it right here.

Jeopardy Super Computer WATSON Is Going To College At RPI [AUDIO]

Dalton Castle — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:15:15 +0000

Dalton Talks With The IBM Super Computer WATSON Its times like these I’m happy I spent all that time building an underground bunker and filling it with canned goods. WATSON going to school at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is the first step to the end of the world. I kind of always knew this day would [...]

Good News — Some Scientist Said Condoms Do Not Make Sex Less Enjoyable

Mike Adams — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:30:21 +0000

While it might sound like a bunch of sexual propaganda, a new study recently discovered that both men and women enjoy having their “get-me-off” parts stroked just as much using condoms as they do the old raw dog. Researchers say that an online sex habit survey of men and women between the ages of 18 [...]

The Scientific Power of Thought

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 22:00:22 +0000

Mind over matter, people! According to this video, when you change your mind, you physically change your brain. It looks as if the power of thought is an immense gift that each of us hold (sans ‘Honey Boo Boo‘ viewers). As the video states, “imagining an action and doing it require the same motor and [...]

Hey Ladies, Want To Give Birth To Neanderthal?

Dalton Castle — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:35:19 +0000

Chance of a life time ladies! How would you like be a huge part in helping mankind take a giant leap backwards about 200,000 years? According to Timesunion.com George Church a Harvard medical school professor wants to bring back the ancient relative to humans the Neanderthal. The logistics of the whole procedure are [...]

Say Goodbye To Crabs Because Pubic Lice Might Be Going Extinct

Dalton Castle — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 23:21:58 +0000

Now my belt sander will be used strictly for sanding things and no longer to ease my itchy junk. This news is good for everyone! According to Newser.com a new study shows that pubic lice might be disappearing because of the trend of waxing. In Australia, no women have been seen with crabs at Sydney’s [...]

Doomsday Asteroid Officially Upgraded in Size

Mike Adams — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 22:30:30 +0000

An asteroid that scientists said could threaten Earth’s atmosphere in 2036 is now believed to be substantially larger than previously stated. In fact, astronomers currently studying the dreaded, potential doomsday rock say asteroid 'Apophis' has officially been supersized by about

Do You Drink Beer Because You're Addicted to Hops?

Donald Deane — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 23:05:40 +0000

We’ve always been under the impression that people drink beer because it’s awesome, but a new article suggests that hops addiction may actually be a real thing. Someone should tell these “scientists” that buzz-kills are rude. According to Joe Sixpack, some beer drinkers may experience something called “adaptation” after repeated exposure to hoppy beers. In [...]

Human Hands Evolved For Fighting

Wes Styles — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:20:49 +0000

Over the weekend there was a UFC fight on TV and PPV with UFC 155. I was enjoy the fight with several people when one of my friends stated she didn't mind the sport until it got "bloody and brutal." I guess some folks can't handle when a fight gets "too violent", but it seems human hands actually evolved to fight.

Weird Science: Watch This Bizarre Chemical Reaction

Tom Blunt — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 22:30:20 +0000

Something very strange happens at the 1:15 point in this video. When these three clear solutions are combined on a stir plate, the result changes color — and keeps changing! Don’t ask us why the color change keeps oscillating. That’s what the narrating scientist is there for! The sudden transformation from an amber liquid to an inky [...]

Reasons Why The World Isn't Ending [Video]

Wes Styles — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:50:47 +0000

There are some that are poking jokes at the thought of “the end”, while others are prepping for it. With that in mind, I present to you facts that “The End” isn’t happening. When I say facts, I mean I have NASA backing me up.

Squeezing Breast Helps Prevent Cancer – It's Frickin Science!

Wes Styles — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:45:52 +0000

Ladies, the next time your guy wants to get a little grab action going – let him! A new study says a little squeeze on your puppies can help to keep cancer away. No, really! Ain’t science frickin’ amazing? The research showed that applying physical pressure to the cells guided them back to normal growth [...]

New Study Finds There Are Bizarre Creatures Living In Our Belly Buttons

Mike Adams — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:35:21 +0000

The belly button is a feral petri dish full of all sorts of exotic bacteria most closely resembling a rain forest, according to a recent study. Researchers from North Carolina State University recently set out to investigate the various ecosystems thriving in human’s post-umbilical lent collectors. In total, some 60 belly buttons were swabbed leading [...]

The Real Life Science Behind James Bond's Gadgets

Ruth Waxman — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:04:19 +0000

In anticipation of the upcoming release of 'Skyfall,' the 23rd installment of the James Bond franchise, we've explored five of our favorite Bond gadgets and put them to the test of reality. It's every guy's (and probably girl's) dream to have their own real life Q and his accompanying gadgets. But how many of these are accurate portrayals of reality and how many are far-flung fantasies that belong on the big screen?

10 Awesome Facts About the Internet You Didn't Know

Emerald Catron — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 19:00:19 +0000

And because we can't do cat videos all day every day,* here are ten amazing facts about the internet. From how many likes there are on Facebook daily to the actual weight of the internet, this video just might blow your mind. (Hence the title.) Learn something new today, so you can watch a cat stuck in a jar over and over guilt-free!