If you tote a knife as part of your everyday carry, you probably don’t need a limited-edition full-tang damascus steel beast designed for skinning game. On the other hand, pocket knives are easily misplaced. They also break and get confiscated in the name of homeland security. Here’s a small, inexpensive Gerber knife that’ll thrive in… Read More »
ON CREATIVITY How do people get new ideas? Presumably, the process of creativity, whatever it is, is essentially the same in all its branches and varieties, so that the evolution of a new art form, a new gadget, a new scientific principle, all involve common factors. We are most interested in the “creation” of a… Read More »
A self-proclaimed geek friend once described Silicon Valley as a place where instead of going to the movies to watch a film, everyone takes a seat in the theater and turns around to look at the projector. The Valley is home to cross-disciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, doctors and inventors who wake up every day… Read More »
New research suggests the herpes simplex virus could increase the risk of Alzheimer’s. The finding could help researchers develop new treatments to help slow down, or even completely prevent, the degenerative disease, Umea University reported. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common condition of its types, and a number of studies have been pointing… Read More »
Bullshit headline is typical of mass media. Your not dead until your brain is not able to be brought back and that is several hours. Life after death is real, British scientists confirm – The Times of India.
Can we preserve an entire person? In world first, ‘dead’ hearts transplanted into living patients – The Times of India.
Did ancient Easter Islanders have friends from afar? Yes, say scientists. (+video) – CSMonitor.com.