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Archeology Headlines: Egypt

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:59:16 PST

In Luxor, Egypt, two statues made out of red granite have been uncovered close to the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III, who ruled until 1372 BC. Throughout Egypt, a handful of recent headlines have emerged in the news, including the advancements in technology that make it possible to put the pieces of the past back together without damaging ancient artifacts.

Zodiac Sign Aries is Taking Over…

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:00:53 PST

More than the first day of spring takes place on the 20th of March; it is also the day before the beginning of birthday celebrations for the Aries zodiac sign. The festivities of Aries will continue on until April 20th, but in the meantime, browse this article to learn the ins and outs of Aries birthday boys and girls, who are guided by the ram.

Alien Abduction Day

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:59:48 PST

With the steadily increasing media interest in recent years of the phenomenon of alien abduction, it comes as no surprise that a national holiday would be declared to explore, celebrate, and sell memorabilia related to the taking of humans by non-terrestrial beings. While seen as a simply kitschy holiday, Alien Abduction day is indicative of the media's portrayal of the phenomenon in a lighthearted and distant manner.

Vampire Assailant Attacks NY Cab Driver

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:00:01 PST

Vampires have recently received a cultural makeover, transforming from the standard monstrous creatures of legend into a new breed that rather than inspiring fear, inspires intrigue in the hearts and minds of popular culture. But one attack in New York late last night reminded many would be vampires that many people find themselves drawn to the idea, and not all of them are friendly.

Facts About Ancient Philosopher: Aristotle II

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:56:54 PST

From influencing writers and great thinkers that came after him to his views on the souls of living things, Aristotle was a pretty intriguing man. In this article, you will learn what he had to do with photography and what the great philosopher liked to collect as a hobby.

Facts About Ancient Philosopher: Aristotle I

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:55:12 PST

Aristotle is one of the most infamous people in history, who lived from 384 BC to 322 BC. He is best known as a Greek philosopher, but he had his hands in many different fields. As a student of Plato and the teacher of Alexander the Great, he came in contact with many different influential characters in history. In this article, you will learn more about the man, who was much more than just a philosopher – he became a legend.

LHC Atom Smashes Energy Record

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:48:19 PST

This morning the Large Hadron Collider was reactivated, sending two beams of protons around its 17 mile tunnel, where they will eventually smash two over 3.5 trillion volts of energy into one another making it the most powerful energy collision to date by over 300%. The quickly racing beams will result in a 7 trillion electron volt collision that will be the greatest energy collision to date in any man-made experiment.

Look at the Stars, We are Significant

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:34:26 PST

Imagine for a moment the universe in its entirety. Though it is impossible to truly understand how vast its scope is, the feeling it elicits as we stare into the obsidian formless blanket of light and think about how big it is, is it truly impossible to look into it and feel anything but insignificant? The nihilistic feeling that mankind does not matter because it is so small and insignificant seems a limited understanding of worth, regardless of personal beliefs dealing only with the objective observations accepted about our world and the universe.

New Water System Harvests Fog

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:15:31 PST

Mount Ayliff in Transkei has had a considerable amount of difficulty with water shortages recently, leading a pair of brilliant inventors to discover a way to harvest the prevalent morning fog and convert it into drinkable distilled water, catching it from the thick morning fog.

New Quantum Object Can be Seen with Naked Eye

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:51:20 PST

Scientists have created the largest "quantum state" object so far. The object is a quantum computer that breaks the conventional law of larger physics that one thing cannot occupy two different spaces at the same time. The machine is being hailed as the first principle component for what could become the first feasible quantum computer. While not a feasible computer in itself, the "quantum resonator," could replace ones and zeros with far faster computing capabilities that could result in a new generation of incredibly small, energy efficient computers with far more processing power than anything we currently have.

Ancient Astronomy Observations: Ptolemy and Aryabhata

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:51:10 PST

According to Ptolemy, the Earth was at the center of the universe and the Sun and other planets revolved around the Earth. In this article, you will encounter the astronomy views of Ptolemy and Aryabhata.

Ancient Observations: Earth, Sun, and Universe

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:49:18 PST

Before there were telescopes that astronomers could use to peer into the sky, people of the past lacked the knowledge of the stars, moon, and planets that we have today. In this article, you will encounter some of the observations that were made without the help of modern technology.

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.