Tag: Science

A deadly new airborne fungus has emerged from the depths of Oregon’s forests. It indiscriminately kills one in four animals and people it infects.

Scientists in the US have developed a process in which ordinary cotton fabric can be transformed into carbon fiber, the same material used in advanced ballistic armor of military fighting vehicles.

Animal Behavioral Scientists and Marine Biologists have noted that Dogs may share a common link between with Whales.

While all mammals do share a common ancestry and bond, the dogs and whales share a similar special link, one that can not be dismissed.

Guo Feng a 53-year old Chinese dairy farmer has a rather odd medical problem, he has an enormous set of man boobs. Chinese doctors are claiming they are the worlds largest set of man boobs on the planet.

This novel research from the University of Michigan Medical School found BanLec, “a jacalin-related lectin isolated from the fruit of bananas, a potential component for an anti-viral microbicide that could be used to prevent the sexual transmission of HIV-1. Full study report —Link

Professor Ho Ping-ho from the National Taiwan Ocean University said the crab resembles a species called Neoliomera Pubescens, that live s in the areas around Hawaii, Polynesia and Mauritius.

However it has a clam-shaped shell about 1 inch wide, which makes it distinct. Image available Here

Scientists have mapped the entire genetic code of two of the most common cancers – skin and lung – a move they say could revolutionize cancer treatment. Cancer maps provide a way for blood tests to spot tumours far earlier and new treatments.   Source BBC

New liver or heart for years of drinking and eating fried food, no problem! Lungs because you couldn’t give up your 4 pack a day habit, no problem! Need a new heart as your current one is failing, No problem!   Organovo Inc has become the first company to create a Commercial 3D Bio Printer.  Link

I wouldn’t be surprised is coffee vendors such as Starbucks use this in their marketing.   Source BBC

If the models are correct, this ocean would be composed mostly of liquid water with about 15% ammonia at a temperature of about -80C, said Dr Raulin. “We have liquid water, organics not so far away; we have everything on Titan to make life.” Anyone remember the movie Alien?   Source Wired

“It may not be the total answer to relieving the United States addiction to foreign oil, but the plant will burn 90 percent turkey dung and create clean power for 55,000 homes.” –Source Stuff

“In the world of sexual research, some experts like to compare men to a light switch: It doesn’t take a whole lot of effort to turn them on. Women, by contrast, supposedly have as many gears and dials as the control panel of an airplane, all needing to be synchronized before liftoff.” Source Wired

“The current invasion of North America, Australia, and Western Europe is highlighted in a new study published by the Institute of Biology, London. But it’s still unclear why the parasites are returning to cities where they were exterminated some 50 years ago.” Just what the world needs, more bugs.

“The facility has caused thousands of earthquakes in the area since 1991, but most have been too small for residents to feel. The 3.9-magnitude quake, which struck Nov. 6, was felt in Grand Junction, some 100 kilometres away. No damage was reported” Thousands? You think they would have stopped after one, maybe two. –Source Canada

For all those who think its some kind of “scientific boogie man”, the planet is getting warmer, and we are all screwed because of it. –Source Myway

The United States Airforce is spending 7.5 million to study mind over distance. Some people will do anything to avoid airports. —Link