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Book Feature :: The First 20 Minutes: Surprising Science Reveals How We Can
2012-05-22 18:22:00 The First 20 Minutes: Surprising Science Reveals How We Can: Exercise Better, Train Smarter, Live Longer by Gretchen Reynolds A cutting-edge prescription for exercise by the New York Times ?Phys Ed? columnist. At one point or another, nearly every person who works out wonders: Am I doing this right? Which class is best? Do I ...
Stein of Science: Liquid Nitrogen-Grade Booze Container
2012-05-21 21:56:00 From CNET News: Drink up, science geeks. Funranium Labs offers high-octane coffee (to be taken in small doses) and beer steins tough enough for liquid nitrogen. Read the whole article
MAP OF LIFE
2012-05-21 17:00:00 If Google and National Geographic had a baby, surely The Map of Life project would be it. The online platform project allows users to research animal species and their locations on the globe. While not exactly complete (more species are continuously being added) the interactive map will serve a very crucial role in helping researchers work together says Yale researcher, Walter Jetz:
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"Hey Bud, Let's Party!" (Surfing Science)
2012-05-16 20:52:00 More than any other sport, surfing shares a particular symbiotic relationship with Mother Nature. It's the only sport that is impossible to artificially replicate. (For the record, Japan's Seagaia Ocean Dome-the largest indoor wave pool ever-- closed in 2007. It was a rare instance of a surfable
Beware The Long Tail ? Science News
2012-05-05 11:32:00 … Occasionally crashes are so large that they are outliers even from the power law distribution, says Didier Sornette of ETH Zurich. Their specialness makes them predictable, says Sornette, who calls the standout events “dragon-kings.” Sornette and his colleagues argue …Read more »
By: 1913 Intel
WHAT IF KIDS NARRATED NATURE?
2012-04-24 15:19:00 BBC America had a little fun this past weekend by airing a children's "audition" spot for their Planet Earth nature series. The premise was to have kids (ages 4-7) narrate the scenes instead of the usual voice of David Attenborough. The result? A hilarious and adorable spoof where cheeseburgers and quirkiness become more interesting tangents than the actual script. Too adorable!
Is Competition Leading To Bad Science?
2012-04-18 15:50:00 It's starting to look like it. I'm no scientist, but it seems to me that this type of thing would actually set science back...............big time!! http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/-17/science/rise-in-scientific-j-ournal-retractions-prompts-call-s-for-reform.html?pagewanted=1&-amp;amp;_r=1
Bioengineered Stem Cells Produce Hair On Bald Mice
2012-04-18 10:00:00 A recent experiment by the department of organ technologies at the Tokyo University of Science was successful at bioengineering hair follicle growth in bald mice. Though these images may look small in the scheme of bioengineering organs, the development is very important, both for those who would like to replace their 'rugs' with something more credible, and for the future of other bioengineered organ replacements.
NIKE OPENS FUELBAND API TO DEVELOPERS
2012-04-13 19:15:00 Sports giant, Nike, has recently opened up a beta version of its FuelBand Application Programming Interface to developers interested in creating new uses for the device. Although too early to speculate on what the company will decide to run with in terms of developed programs, the possibilities of integrating user fitness statistics and digital uses are endless. Check out the PSFK article on it all here.
Bad Corporate Behavior ? It?s Viral
2012-04-10 14:23:00 Wonder if the behavior of your executives has any affect on the behavior of your rank and file? Wonder no more. Dan Ariely – professor at Duke and author of bestsellers Predictably Irrational and The Upside of Irrationality (must reads, btw) provides some interesting study results that probably won’t make any difference in a company ...
FDA Approves Radioactive Dye In Brain Scan For Alzheimer's
2012-04-10 10:00:00 It was a great Friday for those folks waiting for the radioactive dye Amyvid to be approved. The dye, which allows doctors to see the toxic protein amyloid plague in the brain via a PET scan, has been waiting for approval since it was turned down by the FDA one year ago. On Friday, April 6, 2012 the FDA approved the use of Eli Lilly's Amyvid, and Lilly announced that the dye will be available for use this summer, in small supply.
ANIMALS INSIDE OUT
2012-04-09 18:20:00 The Natural History Museum in London explores the inner workings of animals with their latest exhibition Animals Inside Out. Very similar to its popular human counterpart, The Bodies Exhibition, the show features some very well-preserved specimens whose fluids are replaced by hard polymer to keep intact. Fans and visitors have until September 16, 2012 to check this one out!
Defending science from religion: Creationism vs. Evolution
2012-04-09 16:08:00 The mighty Crom commands that man must stay on earth. This is why when we jump, we don’t get very far. I find it very insulting that when science covers the theory of gravity, Cromism is never even mentioned. I went to the Board of Education demanding that my sacred religious beliefs be included in... Read more »
What Do Stickleback Fish Know About Changing Corporate Culture?
2012-04-05 13:37:00 Business people love big ideas. We like to hear, read and see people who have made the big decision and succeeded. We love to hear about the next Steve Jobs or Mark Zuckerberg. We strive to be the next game-changer, paradigm-shifter, ipad-maker person. We think with one idea we will change the world. And we ...
Science Roll Interview
2012-04-02 08:07:00 Thanks to my friend Dr. Berci Mesko for the opportunity to be interviewed on the very popular blog Science Roll. I invite you to check out the post entitled, "Social Media in Primary Care: Interview." If I remember right, he and I came on the blogging scene right around the same time in 2006, I believe when he was still a medical student. Now, he runs one of the most popular worldwide blog, and the medical resource called Webicina which is a search engine for internet medical resources. There is even content specific for specialties like Family Medicine. Something that is very exciting is the introduction of a global social media course for medical professionals called "Social MEDia Course: Revolution in Medical Education NOW." Check out the video below...
By: Doctor Anonymous
The Most Amazing Science Images of the Week, March 26-30, 2012
2012-04-02 04:27:00 From Popular Science - New Technology, Science News, The Future Now: A well-rounded lineup of amazing imagery for you guys this week: there's an elephant with a phone and a monkey with a cold (animal requirements: fulfilled). There's a shot of the space shuttle in space, and one of the S
Proof: Weight Loss Surgery Can Reverse Type 2 Diabetes
2012-03-29 10:00:00 Two studies released this week reported that weight loss surgery has helped persons with Type 2 diabetes throw away their injection needles and medicine bottles! Patients in these two studies truly experienced remarkable, some would say miraculous, results.
Here?s a Novel Idea ? Ask Them
2012-03-28 14:45:00 Short post today… I read the questions in the LinkedIn groups I subscribe to everyday. I like to see where people are having problems and what they are thinking to help me tailor my commentary here on the blog as well as provide insight to clients when they ask what I’m seeing in the reward ...
Free science kit for teachers -call in
2012-03-28 11:24:00 baynews9.com/content/news/bayne-ws9/community/project-weather/- -on the right side -Private school teachers and home schoolers can call 727-329-2300 to get a free kit while supplies last. The reusable tote bag Science Kits include: The Severe Weather Test video, Severe Weather Test worksheet, Laminated hurricane tracking charts, Weather bookmarks/rulers, and Additional weather-related handouts
By: Free Stuff Times
China's Next Manned Space Mission May Include Women
2012-03-28 06:00:00 China's next ?manned? space mission may be a bit of a misnomer as a portion of the 3-person crew may be female. Seven Taikonauts have been announced for Shenzhou 9, scheduled to lift off for China's Tiangong 1 orbiting space station in June of 2012, and two of the candidates are female. Heavenly bodies indeed!
China?s Science Fiction: A World Ruled by China
2012-03-27 16:15:00 Reporting from Beijing —— Han Song predicted the destruction of the Twin Towers a year before 9/11. In his novel “2066: Red Star Over America,” Han, China’s premier science-fiction writer, depicts a disturbing future. It is the year 2066. China …Read more »
By: 1913 Intel
NIH Launches Online Resource on Behavioral and Social Science Research Meth
2012-03-26 14:00:00 A Web-based interactive anthology will provide psychologists, economists, anthropologists, sociologists and other scientists with the latest research methods and tools to address emerging challenges in public health.
By: Highlight HEALTH
True Facts about Bottled Water that Science doesn?t want you to know
2012-03-26 12:00:00 This information was released by the True Facts Institute of America, so it’s gotta be true! From now on I will only drink water that originates in heaven. Thanks again, Internet. While you’re thinking about all that unholy bloggerjuice you’ve been drinking, have a read of some sensible reasons to avoid buying bottled ...
By: Scarlet Words
Talking ?Bout My Generation ? Incentives and Generational Issues ?NOT
2012-03-23 12:52:00 Yes, I too drank the Kool-Aid at one time. I know buried somewhere in the archives of this blog are articles talking about how programs need to be redesigned to cater to the ?millenials.? You know the “millenials” right? The generation that was going to change the face of employment, challenge your organizational structure ...
Júpiter e Io (portada de la revista Science)
2012-03-20 09:20:00 Esta fue la espectacular visión que tuvo ante sí la sonda espacial New Horizons cuando el 28 de febrero del 2007 pasó cerca de Júpiter y de su satélite Io, el objeto geológicamente más activo del Sistema Solar con sus más de 400 volcanes en fase eruptiva. La imagen es una composición en falso color de la luz infrarroja emitida por la atmósfera del planeta gigante captada por el espectrómetro...
Neal Stephenson says Science Fiction responsible for ?Innovation Starvation
2012-03-18 21:18:00 In an article in the World Policy Journal, noted SF writer Neal Stephenson says we are experiencing ‘Innovation Starvation’: This summer, at the age of 51?not even old?I watched on a flatscreen as the last Space Shuttle lifted off the pad. I have followed the dwindling of the space program with sadness, even bitterness. Where?s ...
Cognitive Science Movie Index
2012-03-16 17:06:00 Wow what a great resource someone has put together! A list of movies relating to science and the mind can be found here: https://www.indiana.edu/~cogfil-ms/index.php
AURORA VOLCANO
2012-03-12 17:07:00 Forget double-rainbow, how about a double whammy? This is what British photographer, James Appleton, captures in his epic Aurura-borealis-volcano shot--a once in a lifetime visual that took place in Iceland. Feast your eyes on the magic!
Scientists Discover Regenerative Cell Process That May Reverse Liver Diseas
2012-03-05 10:00:00 There is a much greater demand for liver transplants than there are available livers. But a liver transplant may not be the only way to save a patient on the waiting list in the future. Now, there is hope that a new technology might help the body enhance the production of healthy cells, so that the liver could literally repair itself.
ROSEMARY RAISES IQ
2012-03-02 18:14:00 A new study from the University Of Northumbria has discovered that rosemary can increase cognitive function and mental agility in people. The study tested accuracy and speed in subjects, with results showcasing that the herb not only helped the brain, but it also altered moods! The scientists speculate that the component known as 1,8-cineole, found in rosemary, is responsible for the effects. Guess we're going to hold off on seasoning that chicken and focus on some mental agility instead.
THE AGE OF DEPLETION
2012-03-02 17:58:00 Peter Curet is a Media Technology student at Leiden University. The Age Of Depletion is his visual information project that depicts the extinction of earth's resources in accordance to a guest's age. It works by having visitors input their age, then a timeline of photos appears with a description of said material, what it is currently being used for and what year it is predicted to finish. We found some interesting stuff! Like that oil reserves are scheduled to run out in 2046 and that Indium, the material used to make LCD screen on gadgets like iPads, will deplete by 2025! Oh yea, and Gold will be gone by 2032. Sorry in advance to all the ballers and high-rollers.
Researchers Document Success Of Amatadine For Head Injury Patients
2012-03-02 10:00:00 Severe head injuries of the kind induced by motorcycle accidents, rough sports, falls, and blows to the head visit about 1.7 million Americans every year. Very difficult to treat, these occurrences often result in permanent brain damage, vegetative, or semi-vegetative states. Some doctors have been using an old flu medicine called amatadine to treat head injury patients and have reported success with the drug, but an international, inter-disciplinary team was recently the first to test the drug against a placebo.
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NIKE+ BASKETBALL & TRAINING
2012-02-29 19:54:00 Nike has recently unveiled its latest upgrade to the digital Nike+ training department and it's pretty darn awesome! New sensor enabled footwear and bluetooth technology allows athletes to track almost every aspect of their practice and activity. Take basketball for example: after a game a player can view his or her real-time stats--how high they jumped, fast they ran--and share or compare it with friends via their smartphones. Pretty impressive. But that's not all, Nike+ has also created a series of downloadable training sessions with some of the world's most renowned athletes like Manny Pacquiao, Lebron James and Allyson Felix to interactively guide users like personal trainers. Like we said, pretty awesome!
Higher Heart Disease & Cancer Risks Posed By Sleeping Pill Use
2012-02-29 10:59:00 When you see the data that researchers from Scripps Sleep Center have gathered connecting the use of sleeping pills with serious disease and early death, it will surely be enough to keep you awake....
NIKE HTM FLYKNIT
2012-02-23 15:59:00 Nike's new running shoe, The Flyknit, heralds in a new era of ultra-light performance. Comprised of a sock-like upper, it is the lightest and best-fitting running sneaker ever constructed by the sports giant. And to add sophistication to the already functional design, Nike has merged the tastes of Japanese design icon Hiroshi Fujiwara, legendary shoe designer Tinker Hatfield, and Nike CEO Mark Parker, to create the HTM Flyknit, a slicker, personalized rendition of the shoe.
Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Ralph Hall Statement on F
2012-02-17 03:08:00 Washington D.C. ? Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Ralph Hall (R-TX) and Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Paul Broun (R-GA) today released the following joint statement after an announcement by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that they intend to suspend LightSquared LLC?s conditional waiver to operate a ground-based network that could interfere with the Global Positioning System (GPS).The recent decision by the FCC to suspend LightSquared?s conditional waiver to operate as a ground-based network is the right decision. Rigorous testing found that the network would interfere with GPS ? especially high-precision receivers used by the scientific community. Opening up more spectrum for broadband remains a national interest, but not at the expense of GPS. This is, however, a two way street. GPS receiver manufacturers, users, and agencies also have to be mindful that spectrum scarcity will continue to be a challenge and must work together ...
Free Hill?s Science Diet Dog Food at Petsmart
2012-02-17 02:58:00 February 17-20 Petsmart will have Hill’s Science Diet Dog Food 4 lb bags for $6. Register here to get an $8 print coupon to get it free ¥©¤This Free Stuff Times . C øm feed should only be read in feed readers, on the ????Frèèstuff ?Tìmesemail ?list, or the FST Google Gadget. ? Any other ...
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GENETIC PORTRAITS
2012-02-13 16:13:00 The following is a series of "genetic portraits" by artist, Ulric Collette, who captured members of his family and spliced their images together via Photoshop. The result is a stark look at how they share similar facial features and traits. Strange, but pretty awesome if you ask us!
AVALANCHE AIRBAG
2012-02-09 15:36:00 One of the most dangerous aspects about trail skiing or snowboarding is the possibility of avalanches. Enter the Backcountry Access Float 30, an airbag-equipped backpack designed to minimize excavation time during avalanche burial. It works much like an automobile airbag, bursting open upon an incident. At $599 USD it's a small price to pay for life-saving equipment. Ride on, ride safe!
BODY-SNATCHING FUNGUS
2012-02-08 18:38:00 Prepare to have your mind's eye blown by the following time-lapse short courtesy of BBC Planet Earth. Watch as super sharp cameras capture the unseen world of Cordyceps Fungi, one of the most complex and involved species in the animal kingdom. You'll be surprised to see just how vital (albiet sometimes violent) they are to maintaining Nature's balance.
Driving Colorblind? See This New LED Traffic Signal!
2012-02-08 06:00:00 Red light, green light, what light? That's the question a growing number of colorblind people are asking when confronted by new LED traffic signal lights. Since up to 10 percent of the population suffers from red-green colorblindness, an answer is needed pronto... and Professor Taro Ochiai of Japan's Kyushu Sangyo University thinks he's got one: a redesigned LED traffic light easily visible by everyone.
Delusion Science? (Or Fresh Meat Among a Pack of Wolves?)
2012-02-07 19:58:00 I just couldn't resist posting a link I came across. As is common, I stumble on things totally unrelated to what I'm really looking for, but pique my curiosity. I was originally looking for the name of the device used in some beginning Physic's classes to demonstrate the particle nature of light, th
DIY Science Project Balloon Inflating/Contracting
2012-02-07 00:52:00 Hi, I want to make a helium balloon expanding and contracting repeatedly but not sure where to start (especially the air locking system). I think of hacking the motor of this air pump http://www.amazon.co.uk/powered--electric-inflator-Inflates-def-lates/dp/B005197SC8 but not sure how fast the expand
LIVING LONGER
2012-02-06 18:00:00 Iowa State University gerontology researcher, Peter Martin, was recently published in the Journal Of Aging Research for his 6 behavioral factors of longevity. They are: Environmental Support, Individual Characteristics, Behavioral Skills, Good Nutrition And Health Behaviors, Staying Healthy and Good Mental Health. You can check out the full explanation of each here.
Employee Motivation Is About People Connections. Who Knew?
2012-02-06 13:25:00 We can spend all day talking about the right award, the right system, the right communication package that will motivate employees at your company. But at the end of the day, if you want to motivate your people you need to get outside your company and outside your reward program. You need to get ...
The Super (Science) Bowl, part two
2012-02-02 08:02:00 If you missed part one, read that. Or don't: see if I care. But no really, please read part one here. ------- Does Football Predict the Future? Sometimes we get heinous statements like "If an NFC team wins the Super Bowl, stock prices go up." Or even "The Super Bowl influences elections.
The Super (Science) Bowl, part one
2012-02-01 19:56:00 This Sunday brings one of the most honored feasts of annual rite. Millions of individuals will fill bars, homes and man caves to remotely experience the exhilaration of violent contest between worthy foe. The spectacle will be celebrated with food, drink, gambling and camaraderie. THIS… IS
How the Hippies Saved Physics: Science, Counterculture, and the Quantum Rev
2012-01-31 14:12:00 From Scientific American: Editor's Note: Reprinted from How the Hippies Saved Physics: Science, Counterculture, and the Quantum Revival by David Kaiser. This book excerpt traces the history of quantum information theory and the colorful and famous physicists who tried to figure out "spoo |
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