So with all the recent news about the Large Hadron Collider, many of you may have this nagging question: what, exactly, would happen if you stick your head in the particle accelerator? picked by Bornbad 2 months ago

Giant wetas are species of weta in the genus Deinacrida of the family Anostostomatidae. Giant wetas are endemic to New Zealand. picked by AutumnLotus 2 months ago

The body's appendix has long been thought of as nothing more than a worthless evolutionary artifact, good for nothing save a potentially lethal case of inflammation.
Not anymore! picked by nateebiinature 2 months ago

Patrick Walker, a groundskeeper at Morrison Lake Country Club, says he's glad he paid attention in high school science classes. That's how he knew he was probably looking at the tooth of a 10,000-year-old mammoth while grooming the course last week. picked by mitzuzake 2 months ago

The Truck Farm is a living, mobile garden inside the bed of a 1986 Dodge half-ton pickup truck, parked on the streets of Brooklyn which grows tomatoes, broccoli, arugula, and parsley. Check out some videos of the farm in action. WANT!!! picked by suebe 3 months ago

Why do we never hear about acid rain anymore? Did it just go away? picked by bernardblack 3 months ago

A new study has concluded that one key part of the immune system, the ability of vitamin D to regulate anti-bactericidal proteins, is so important that is has been conserved through almost 60 million years of evolution and is shared only by primates, including humans – but no other known animal species. picked by Bingo 3 months ago

Nerds of the world, take heart. Brainy male birds have more luck with females than do their less-intelligent counterparts, according to a study of the Australian bowerbird. Researchers claim this is the first study to show a link between smarts and mating success in any species. picked by Bingo 3 months ago

Here is an animation of the U.S population distribution, by age, from 1950 through 2050. The population data and estimates are from the Census Bureau. picked by Bornbad 3 months ago

Like you need another reason not to smoke(yes, I'm talking to you).
<<<Isn't that sexy? picked by Bornbad 3 months ago

"We'll go and literally tune into your heart, your brain and your blood vessels and harvest the minute amount of electricity the body produces 24-7". picked by suebe 3 months ago

Bill Marconi thought he had a shiny blue beer can in his trap. Then he discovered he had a one-in-five million catch. picked by suebe 3 months ago

Traffic noise could be ruining the sex lives of urban frogs by drowning out the seductive croaks of amorous males, an Australian researcher said Friday. A well-projected and energetic croak is the male frog's most important asset in the quest to attract mates to his pond, Melbourne University ecologist Kirsten Parris said. picked by kakana 3 months ago

Scientists have discovered seven new species of deep-sea worms in the Pacific. What makes the worms truly spectacular are the little green glow sticks attached to segments near the head. picked by suebe 3 months ago

One amphibian has evolved a bizarre and gruesome defence mechanism to protect itself against predators.

When attacked, the Spanish ribbed newt pushes out its ribs until they pierce through its body, exposing a row of bones that act like poisonous barbs. picked by Bingo 3 months ago

Scientists who were definitely All f**ked Up have found the long-sought treatment that soothes troubled heroin addicts: Heroin.
*new improved story thanx to Bingo* picked by Bornbad 3 months ago

The cancer-fighting power of antioxidants has been thrown into doubt by US research that shows they can also help cancer cells to survive and thrive. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

In what has been described as a step towards the creation of a synthetic cell, scientists have created a new "engineered" strain of bacteria.

A team successfully transferred the genome of one type of bacteria into a yeast cell, modified it, and then transplanted into another bacterium. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

Earthwatch scientists in South Africa have discovered 18 new species of invertebrate including spiders, snails, millipedes, earthworms, centipedes and true bugs. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

Yes, people do really walk in circles—but only when stripped of important visual clues, such as the sun or moon, according to a paper published online today in Current Biology. picked by Bornbad 3 months ago

A new rice plant has been developed which grows "snorkels" when exposed to floods.

A paper in the journal Nature, describes how the plant elongates rapidly in response to being submerged. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

The squid-like creature perished some 155million years ago.

But despite the vast passage of time, experts who unearthed the fossilised remains were able to extract ink from its perfectly-preserved sac and use it to paint a picture of the ancient animal.

The odds of finding something as delicate as a squid’s ink sac intact after so long are put at a billion to one. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

Israeli scientists are examining what appears to be a trans-species between a Labrador retriever and human. picked by Bornbad 3 months ago

With these various instruments, Galileo Galilei was able to look into space and change our view of the universe. picked by Bornbad 3 months ago

A new artificial tongue is better than the real thing when it comes to sensing subtle differences in sweeteners, including the many natural and artificial variations used in beverages, cakes, cookies and chewing gum. picked by nateebiinature 3 months ago