Humans have always dreamed of eternal youth and life. Throughout history our desire for longer life spans manifested itself in religion and mythology. Today, our dreams of eternity are being explored scientifically. Where could sciences related to ending aging take our species in the future? Could the science of the 21st century lead to radical […]
During a recent trip to Hay-on-Wye — a magical small town with around 30 new and used bookshops — I picked up two 1970s books by David Wallechinsky and Irving Wallace, the kings of trivia lists. The two volumes of The People’s Alamanac are billed as “the first reference book ever prepared to be read for […]
Are human beings hard-wired to like “cute” things and dislike ugly ones? Check out these enlightening videos from ASAP Science (above) and Earth Unplugged (below) to find out! [ASAP Science | Earth Unplugged]
Yes, I know, this is absolutely gross, but believe it or not, someone else’s poop could one day save your life. Fecal bacteriotherapy is quick, cheap, and highly effective when it comes to eradicating C. Difficile from your system. [Minute Earth]
Yep, basically, we’re pretty much all X-Men characters. [Buzzfeedvideo]
I have to admit, that headline might be a little extreme, but it’s the message that counts, right? :) From Goldie Blox: This Easter, we wanted to highlight some of the reasons more choices for girls are so important. Why stay on a conveyor belt when you can build your own Ferris wheel, after all? […]
From the American Chemical Society: Learn what causes the allergies that spoil spring for the millions of allergy sufferers who get runny noses, puffy eyes and an itchy throats this time of year. [Reactions]
Sugar in food can hide behind 56 aliases, do you know them all? While sugar is easy to spot in candy, soft drinks and ice cream, it also hides out in foods you might not expect — including peanut butter, pasta sauce and even bologna! Robert Lustig decodes confusing labels and sugar’s many aliases to […]
An Israeli firm says it’s made a phone charger that can recharge a battery in less than 30 seconds. But as so often in such cases, it will be at least a few years before it’s ready for commercial release. StoreDot demonstrated the technology by recharging a Samsung S4 from dead battery to full capacity […]
Relativity isn’t really relative. Watch this video to find out why. [Minute Physics]