Weird / Interesting

24 June 2011 [16:42]

Speed of brain signals clocked: new studies illuminate brain's complex neurotransmission machinery

Two studies featuring research from Weill Cornell Medical College have uncovered surprising details about the complex process that leads to the flow of neurotransmitters between brain neurons -- a dance of chemical messages so delicate that missteps often lead to neurological dysfunction.
24 June 2011 [15:54]

A new breed of computers that use less power?

Physicists at the University of Arizona have achieved a breakthrough toward the development of a new breed of computing devices that can process data using less power.
24 June 2011 [12:31]

Sleep Switch found in fruit flies

Rather than count sheep, drink warm milk or listen to soothing music, many insomniacs probably wish for a switch they could flick to put themselves to sleep.
22 June 2011 [15:06]

Seven new species of mammals discovered in Philippines

A group of American and Filipino biologists have discovered seven previously unknown species of mammals in the Philippines, increasing the number of native mammals known from Luzon Island (excluding bats) from 42 to 49 (17%).
21 June 2011 [14:20]

Study: Rising global temperatures spur steepest sea level rise In 2,100 years

Reconstructing sea level history for the first time.
20 June 2011 [14:48]

Giant 55-Foot Unidentifiable Behemoth washed up on Chinese shore

In America we have the corpses of whales washing up on our beaches. In China, the have 55-foot long unidentifiable fish washing up on theirs.
20 June 2011 [14:18]

My home is my castle: Naked Iragi war veteran confronts thieves trying to steal his new car

CCTV footage in Manchester captures the moment naked soldier Lance Corporal Wayne O'Mahoney wields a crowbar to thwart thieves trying to steal his brand new car.
18 June 2011 [17:20]

Powerlifting pastor wants to pick pp 20 Women at once!

A man is going to attempt to pick up 20 women all at once this weekend.