Category Archives: Scientifically

Apparently the world still hasnot been fully explored: In Venezuela, researchers found a cave that huge that two helicopters could fly safely in it and land. Yes, on that picture there, those little specks are helicopters. Looking at the picture, … Continue reading →

The discussion on the blogosphere (‘do links subvert hierarchies’, summarized over at Burningbird) reminds me of the social behaviour of the African cichlid fish. These fish are particularly of interest for science because they are the most spectacular example of … Continue reading →

Earlier this day, I was rinsing out the cans of red beans with cold water. Guess what: Warm water does a better job at that. It makes sense, because we generally know everything gets a better shine if you throw … Continue reading →

Via Metafilter (this thread) an amazing picture (actually an artist rendering) of the Milky Way after a survey of the stars in our system showed that it has a bar in the center. Even more goodies over in that same … Continue reading →

Via Marshall Brain, there’s proof of the Afterlife! (link to mr. Brain’s)    “Schwartz and his staff would then compare the readings. They were astonished to find that in most cases, the mediums would bring through the same people and the … Continue reading →

Alfons notices that Voyager I and II are about to leave our solar system. He also recalls our fascination for both spacecraft, which we indeed had. I think it was the magic of the Grand Tour that attracted us to … Continue reading →

This morning I noticed something I noticed before when watching CNN’s much discussed AM show. This time there was an announcement that the drug Celebrex could help curing breastcancer. Right before the item was discussed, naturally (and predictable) there was … Continue reading →

Just a couple of weeks ago, there was a discussion about and between ‘bilingual’ speakers on the topic of being bilangual (Earlier here). Now via EurekaNews, researchers conclude that the our cognitive control system that takes care of ‘code switching’ … Continue reading →

Researchers had a spectacular encounter with a rare Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus), much deeper and far south of its normal range. During a standard dive (but never a dull event, as the researchers mention), the shark carefully (and gracefully) checked … Continue reading →

Being rejected hurts a lot. A team of researchers at the UCLA say so. In the October 10th issue of ‘Science’ (Imagine captain Picard saying ‘Science. The next frontier’) they report that two key areas in the brain respond to … Continue reading →

Science is so exciting so once in a while. It’s so exciting sometimes that even poor programmers like me don’t know what to do with amazing breakthroughs. Take a look at that pretty image for a change. Apparantly it’s a … Continue reading →

General Kenobi, years ago you served my father in the Clone Wars. Now he begs you to help him in his struggle against the Empire. I regret that I am unable to present my father’s request to you in person, … Continue reading →