Glowing Monkeys

Robot Does Genetic Research for Us

2009-04-07T20:07:00.002-05:00

Now if we can just get robots to do our robotics research, we'll be all set.

Butterflies Suffering from Two Consecutive Cool Summers

2009-04-07T20:04:00.002-05:00

And what's behind these unseasonably cool summers? Global warming, of course.

The Science of Limb (Re)generation

2009-04-07T19:55:00.002-05:00

Never mind the implications for medical treatment of amputees... how about the fact that it's all driven by a molecule called sonic hedgehog? (Seriously.)

Scientists Discover Natural Heart Regeneration

2009-04-02T20:49:00.003-05:00

If they can boost the process, it could decrease the demand for heart transplants... and increase the supply of love. xxooxx

Yes, even for this guy.

Giant Firebreathing Robot Baby

2009-04-02T20:45:00.003-05:00

You heard me.

All-You-Can-Eat Mouse

2009-03-31T21:47:00.003-05:00

No, not as much mouse as you want to eat -- a mouse that can eat as much as it wants without getting fat. One day, maybe we can all be like that mouse.

Beware of Giant Solar Fireballs

2009-03-26T21:11:00.002-05:00

Also known as coronal mass ejections, which could cause massive disruption and chaos. Just in case, you know, you didn't have anything else to worry about.

New Drug Is 200 Times More Effective at Killing Cancer

2009-03-26T20:58:00.002-05:00

An international team of researchers announced the anti-cancer effectiveness of bisphosphonates -- which were originally designed for treating osteoporosis.

Love Hertz

2009-03-24T21:32:00.003-05:00

What she is really trying to say when she is shrieking at 1,200 Hz is; "I love you. Now take out the trash." Just keep ignoring her.

Algae Blooms Responsible for "The Birds" on the Rise

2009-03-24T21:20:00.002-05:00

The algae generate a nerve toxin that causes brain damage in birds, seals, and other animals... including humans. (And "The Birds" really was inspired by it.)

Robofish Will Seek Out Pollution

2009-03-23T21:43:00.002-05:00

Step One in Plan for World Domination: Let the humans think we are here to help them.

"Unlike earlier robotic fish, which needed remote controls, they will be able to navigate independently without any human interaction."

British Scientists Plan to Create Synthetic Blood

2009-03-23T21:37:00.002-05:00

It will be made from fetal stem cells... but what isn't, really?

Maggots Are Efficient Wound Cleaners

2009-03-19T20:44:00.002-05:00

When you need to remove dead flesh from your body, accept no substitute.

Geo-engineering: Plan B for Climate Change

2009-03-19T20:36:00.003-05:00

If we can't stop pumping carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, why not start pumping it out? I'd like 20 million artificial trees to go, please!

Bad News for Kentuckians

2009-03-18T20:14:00.003-05:00

A recent study shows that children of first cousins are more susceptible to disease than other kids. Previous studies indicated a greater susceptibility to living in trailer parks and growing mullets.

Multisensory Virtual Reality

2009-03-18T20:08:00.002-05:00

U.K. researchers are planning to create a virtual reality system that stimulates all five senses. But what about your sixth sense?

Enter the Biodome

2009-03-17T20:07:00.003-05:00

Leave it to the English to civilize what should be a terrifying place. Maybe the posies are dangerous and will try and take over the world.

Weapons of Mosquito Destruction

2009-03-17T20:06:00.003-05:00

"Star Wars" technology originally designed for shooting down nuclear missiles may be used to shoot down malarial mosquitos instead.

"The WMD laser works by detecting the audio frequency created by the beating of mosquito wings. A computer triggers the laser beam, the mosquito’s wings are burnt off and its smoking carcass falls to the ground."

Int'l Space Station's Near-Miss with Space Junk

2009-03-16T12:40:00.003-05:00

"As a dangerous chunk of debris bore down on the International Space Station on Thursday, the crew took refuge in the Russian Soyuz lifeboat in case they had to flee to Earth."

"NASA said a 5-inch piece of a spent rocket motor came within striking distance of the $100-billion station. If it had hit the station, damage could have been catastrophic."

The Nano Song

2009-03-16T12:38:00.001-05:00

An ode to the very small... with puppets.

The Nano Song from nanomonster on Vimeo.

Second Thoughts on Jet Packs

2009-03-11T18:54:00.002-05:00

They're dangerous, they don't fly very far, they're heavy and expensive...

Whatever. I still want one.

Chimp Performs Premeditated Stone-Throwing

2009-03-11T18:46:00.004-05:00

"Santino" had to plan his attacks hours in advance -- thereby proving himself to have greater forethought than your cousin Jeb, who can't remember to put beers in the fridge more than 5 minutes before drinking them.

Nanotech Meets Gene Therapy

2009-03-11T18:36:00.003-05:00

British scientists say they can use nanoparticles to deliver self-destructive genes to cancer cells. But will it work with terrorist cells?

Eye-Socket Camera in the Works

2009-03-06T20:47:00.003-06:00

A Canadian filmmaker plans to implant a tiny camera in his prosthetic eyeball. It's all part of his master plan to give you the willies.

Crew Chosen For Mars Isolation Test

2009-03-06T20:45:00.002-06:00

What's the big deal. College students can spend a whole semester in their dorm room if you provide enough pizza and video games.