Ice Blocks Falling from SkyMassive Pieces of ice may fall from the sky in sunny weather, not matter how bizarre that may seem. Frozen blocks can be bigger than the largest hailstones - some of them may weigh several dozens of kilograms
World stands on the brink of biological warNews about swine flu epidemic has spread all over the world. The mutant virus continues to kill people. The number of victims will soon pass from tens to hundreds. Governments insistently advise their citizens to refrain from travelling to Mexico where the infection supposedly came from.
Internet search engines to develop into artificial intelligenceThe World Wide Web celebrated its 20th anniversary on March 13. Twenty years ago, Briton Tim Berners-Lee submitted a memorandum with his suggestions on the structure of the computer network to the administration of the European Organization for Nuclear Research. Something that we now know as the ‘browser’ appeared in about a year
Earth to carry the burden of over 9 billion people by 2050
The planet’s population will continue to grow every year, a new report from the United Nations Population Fund said Wednesday. The number of people living on planet Earth will increase 1.5 times by 2050 in comparison with the current year.
Evolution Doesn’t Work That Way
There is a common misconception concerning evolution that continues to be perpetuated. For example, in November of 2004, articles appeared in major U.S. newspapers saying that running may have contributed to the evolution of man.
Top ten of world’s most useful beverages
Scientists of the University of California in Los Angeles made the list of most useful drinks in the world. The list is based on the content of antioxidants in beverages.
Jupiter and its moons prepare nuclear winters for Earth
Inexplicable phenomena take place on Jupiter, the largest planet of the solar system. The gas giant has been quiet for hundreds of years. However, two new red spots have been formed in its atmosphere over the recent three years. Each spot is five or ten times bigger than the Earth
Antarctic penguins invade sunny beaches of Brazil
Penguins that were previously spotted in Brazil’s southern waters can now be seen in the north-east of the Latin American nation, Holiday-makers have spotted dozens of these Antarctic birds in subequatorial waters of north-eastern Brazilian states of Bahia and Sergipe. Biologists say that it was the record northward movement of penguins.
Thought-controlled computer games
The world’s first thought-controlled computer game could be launched by the end of the year.
A new headset being developed by an Australian company may soon replace joysticks and Wii handles.
Juicy watermelon can be as miraculous as Viagra
Watermelon produces an effect similar to that of Viagra, researchers say. A slice of juicy watermelon contains citrulline that can trigger the production of a substance that relaxes the body’s blood vessels. A similar effect is produced when a man takes a Viagra pill.
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