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Hydrogen Sulfide May Kill Us, Bring Us Back to Life, Paleontologist Peter Ward SaysAccording to paleontologist Peter Ward, a massive species die-off during the Permian was caused by rising concentrations of hydrogen sulfide -- a gas that could threaten humanity, too, if global warming causes ocean currents to stop flowing.
An accident? Construction work? A bottleneck? No, just too much traffic
PhysOrg news: An accident? Construction work? A bottleneck? No, just too much traffic
Genes hold the key to how happy we are, scientists say
PhysOrg news: Genes hold the key to how happy we are, scientists say
Magnetic levitation gives computer users sense of touch
PhysOrg news: Magnetic levitation gives computer users sense of touch
Tuberculosis bacterium is double-protected
PhysOrg news: Tuberculosis bacterium is double-protected
Urban kids who feel safe look to future, avoid danger
PhysOrg news: Urban kids who feel safe look to future, avoid danger
Costly placebo works better than cheap one
PhysOrg news: Costly placebo works better than cheap one
Violence Leaves Young Iraqis Doubting Clerics - New York Times
Many young people in Iraq have grown disillusioned with religious leaders and skeptical of the faith that they preach.
The Grouse: The Inkjet Refill Racket | Popular Science
Why I've given up on the world's most expensive fluid Credit: Jon ChasePosted 2.12.08 at 5:22 pm 27 CommentsAt up to $8,000 per gallon, inkjet ink is among the most expensive liquids by volume one can buy [ Read Full Story ]
Clive Thompson on How DIYers Just Might Revive American Innovation
Armed with soldering irons and spare electronics, the DIY revolution might be the force to reawaken American innovation.
Turning Glare Into Watts - New York Times
The world appears to be on the verge of a boom in a little-known but promising type of solar power.
Online Pitches Made Just for You - New York Times
Alaska Airlines is introducing a system on the Internet to create unique advertisements for people as they surf the Web.
Cyber-Rebels in Cuba Defy State’s Limits - New York Times
A growing underground network of young people has been spreading news the official state media try to suppress.
New Device for Germophobes Runs Into Old Law - New York Times
A new device that enables germophobes to avoid touching A.T.M. keypads, door handles and other potentially unclean surfaces, may run into an old law that regulates pesticides.
Once Polluted, Now Profitable for New Jersey Builders - New York Times
Developers seem to be taking a second look at “brownfields,” which are heavily polluted sites ranging from derelict factories to municipal dumps.
Torrent in Colorado River Is Unleashed to Aid Fish - New York Times
A torrent of water was released into the Colorado River from the Glen Canyon Dam in Arizona, in a disputed effort to improve the environment for fish in the Grand Canyon.
To Feed the Birds, First Feed the Bugs - New York Times
As exotic ornamentals out-compete native plants, many creatures are starving to death because they did not evolve with the exotics.
As Older Addicts Seek Help, a New Generation Gap - New York Times
Across the country, substance abuse centers are reaching out to older addicts who have historically been ignored.
'Hobbit' hominids were dwarf cretins, say scientists
PhysOrg news: 'Hobbit' hominids were dwarf cretins, say scientists
Go with your gut -- intuition is more than just a hunch
PhysOrg news: Go with your gut -- intuition is more than just a hunch
Whistle-Blower: Feds Have a High-Speed Backdoor Into Wireless Carrier | Threat Level from Wired.com
A U.S. government office in Quantico, Virginia, has direct, high-speed access to a major wireless carrier's systems, exposing customers' voice calls, data packets and physical movements to uncontrolled surveillance, according
DIY Robotics: The Rise of Open Source Hardware
A new wave of open source hardware is coming, and was on display at O'Reilly's Emerging Technology Conference in San Diego this week.
7 Insane Conspiracies That Actually Happened | Cracked.com
7 Insane Conspiracies That Actually Happened. Crazy, but true.
Vatican recants with a statue of Galileo -Times Online
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Flabber | Weblog: Einstein's Equation of Life and Death
Elke dag een paar bijzondere, interessante, sexy of humoristische posts.
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Controlling most atoms now possible
PhysOrg news: Controlling most atoms now possible
Cooperation, punishment and revenge
PhysOrg news: Cooperation, punishment and revenge
Silicon Light Bulbs to Compete with Fluorescent Bulbs
PhysOrg news: Silicon Light Bulbs to Compete with Fluorescent Bulbs
Drugs, Body Modifications May Create Second Enlightenment | Epicenter from Wired.com
SAN DIEGO, California -- Imagine a drug that can reduce your need for sleep, increase your concentration and make you smarter, with minimal side effects. Call it Morvigil. What would
Chicago Tunnel Company Railroad History
This site is about the Chicago Tunnel Company, which was a narrow gauge electric freight railroad that operated in 60 miles of tunnels under the streets of Chicago's Loop.
Mathematics Explains Mysterious Midge Behavior - New York Times
A simple equation can describe the boom-and-bust cycle of the midge population around Iceland’s Lake Myvatn, researchers have found.
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