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Invisibility Cloaks May be Fashion of the Future

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:46:16 PST

"Deployable" invisibility screens have been around for some time, able to make an object invisible from one direction, but these objects have extremely limited applications, considering they only work in theory in extremely controlled environments. It seemed for a while the world of ground stealth technology would have to remain in the realm of science fiction and fantasy, but now scientists have developed a system which can conceal an object from any direction in 3D. The world may soon have a true invisibility cloak.

Is the Paranormal Beyond the Scientific Method?

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:14:54 PST

The word "scientific" is thrown around several times on late night ghost hunting shows, but it's often a given assumption in this world of eerie lights and sounds, that any equipment that is used with several figures in the price tag makes the study more scientific. Of course the field of paranormal inquiry cannot be judged based on television programs whose bread and butter are entertainment at the cost of objective analysis, even if they are good fun.

The Incredible Discovery of Yuri Knorozov

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:41:46 PST

Yuri Knorozov is not a well known name in the field of Archaeology, unfortunately, but he made a discovery that inevitably solved one of the greatest mysteries of all time: that of the lost language of the Mayans. Knorozov not only was a linguist himself, but a soldier and archaeologist that made the adventures of Indiana Jones look like a spring stroll around campus.

Odd Collections and Weird Possessions

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:50:38 PST

Some people collect the weirdest things and when it's time for their prized possessions to pass down to the next generation, if they're too weird – they end up for the good of science. In this article, you will encounter a few eccentric collections, as well as learn the expensive object that had Leonardo di Caprio and Nicholas Cage trying to outbid one another.

Owning a Piece of a Historical Death

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:47:56 PST

When it comes to the death of infamous characters in history or people who have changed the course of history, it's only natural that owning a piece of the action seems attractive to some. From locks of hair, toe tags, and even a significant window, this article mentions some of the purchases and possessions directly linked to the death of another.

6 Very Weird Things People Own or Have Bought

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:44:27 PST

With eBay, Craiglist, and all the other opportunities to collect the weird and odd possessions of the world, it's easy to get your hands on objects that are a bit out of the ordinary. In this article, you will learn some of the price tags for truly outrageous purchases and other weird items that people have owned over time.

NASA Scientists Discover Life Where Life Cannot Exist

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:16:30 PST

Scientists have released video of an expedition under 600 feet of ice sheet in the Arctic, previously thought unable to sustain life. The team sent a camera beneath an ice sheet in what they suspected would be a fruitless attempt to discern how inhospitable and dead the location was, but found that life existed far beyond what they had previously expected possible.

Regeneration Could Soon be a Reality

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:10:04 PST

Scientists have discovered that there is a gene within us all that prevents fast healing and limb regeneration, and that it can be turned "off" in some mice. The discovery hopes to harbor in a new age where organ donation will not be required for patients to recover from damaged tissue, and we could grow our arms and legs back even if they were crippled beyond repair or removed entirely.

The Magician

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:04:01 PST

After meditating on the Tarot card The Fool, it's time to take a look at the Magician Card, major Arcana card one. The Magician is symbolic of the higher consciousness of mankind manifest as will and acting to manipulate events upon the Earth. He stands with his right hand holding a scepter to the heavens and his left pointing to the Earth beneath him where flowers bloom at his touch.

The O'Hare Incident and the Media's Reaction

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:19:11 PST

In 2006 an incident spilled out onto the mainstream media with the fury unlike any other at the time. On November 07, at approximately 4:30 PM a number of witnesses, including several employees working at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport were shocked to observe a strange object hovering above gate C-17. No one had predicted how the media and the public would react to the incident.

Elderly Chinese Woman Grows Horn on Head

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:42:59 PST

An elderly Chinese woman has stunned friends and family by growing a horn on her forehead that looks strikingly similar to a goat's horns. The woman has shown no other mutations, but this one has some wondering if it's a sign, either of mystical significance or of future mutations to come.

Shark vs. Giant Squid: The Bizarre War

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:05:51 PST

It seems in the depths of the Pacific Ocean a mysterious fight is raging on between migrating shivers of sharks and schools of squid as they duke it out in a massive underwater battle of the titans. Conservationists urge the view of sharks change, as recent discoveries shed light on these mysterious creatures as not coastal predators of humans, but proud warriors that plunge the depths of the ocean seeking out a worthy adversary. And they have found one that even massive whales can have trouble with: the Giant Squid.

SETI Contest Elicits Disturbing Results

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:43:30 PST

Last month we brought you a story about a contest designed to lend 50,000 people the voice to send transmissions and possibly make contact with an alien race to mark the 50th anniversary since the SETI program began. But what exactly did the human race find important to say as a potential first impression between mankind and an alien intelligence? Some of the responses the contest got may shock you

5 Facts About Dark Matter

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:42:44 PST

There's a movie out with Meryl Streep called 'Dark Matter' that focuses on a young man with a scholarship from China traveling to Salt Lake City to become a graduate student in cosmology. As he comes closer to exploring the origins of the universe, politics play a role in his progress. It's actually based on a true story, but it made me wonder what exactly dark matter is, perhaps this article will shed a bit of light on the subject.

Russia's New Flying Saucer Technology

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:18:46 PST

Somehow escaping the attention of the mainstream, Russia has begun building production facilities under an aerial research and development company in the hopes of harboring a new age of incredibly powerful, fast, energy efficient, and stable vehicles. Current projections of what the vehicles will be capable of are staggering, but even more incredible is the similarities these vehicles share with commonly reported unidentified flying objects. And many analysts are saying this is no mere coincidence.

Could There be Alien Life in Mono Lake?

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:58:26 PST

When taking in the beauty of Mono Lake, just outside of Yosemite National Park in California, know that among the mysterious tufa formations and still waters there may be a secret hiding. Geobiologists have declared that mysterious life forms within the lake may in fact be indicative of extraterrestrial life elsewhere in the universe.

Interesting Archeology Headlines of March 2010

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:45:20 PST

Interest has tuned towards a settlement that has a history tracing back 150,000 years. Posing many challenges for archeologists and researchers, artifacts and details associated with the 3rd century BC are found at a site in an Iraqi town. This article will also touch upon the archeological significance of Vero Beach, Florida.

Could Phobos' Moon be Hollow?

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:32:35 PST

It's been speculated for some time that the Martian moon of Phobos may be exhibiting the unusual orbital pattern that it does because it is actually hollow. Or rather than completely shelled like an egg with a hollow center, it may rather be largely porous rock with massive caverns reaching all the way into its core. If this were the case, there are several possible applications and advantages to exploring a moon or planetoid that has caverns reaching to the center.

The Fallen Hosts

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:08:24 PST

With several movies about the final battle between the divine and the diabolical coming out in the near future, it's time to take a look at the specifics of who the fallen angels were, when the conflict happened, and some popular misconceptions about the official story on these beings who rebelled against the one that made them.

Spanish Castles of Medieval Times

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:44:04 PST

When visitors plan a trip to Spain, one of the most interesting features of the country is the impressive architecture. A great deal of exceptional examples date back to medieval times, where the location of the country played an important role. Since Spain was divided from the rest of Western Europe with the Pyrenees Mountains serving as a backdrop, the architectural techniques differed from other regions. The Moorish history of the country also affected the buildings that came out of the Middle Ages.