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News Briefs 15-12-2004

Madness is definitely underrated. If it can be successfully mixed with denial…

  • Mystery of chirping pyramid decoded.
  • The Megatsunami: possible modern threat.
  • Are you prepared to live forever?
  • Evolution research points to genetic mutation mechanism responsible for rapid changes in physical appearance.
  • Missile defence shield test fails. The unknown anomaly looks like a good way to foil the system. They’ll need a shield for the unknown too – perhaps ignorance will suffice?
  • Scientists discover how rate of tectonic plate separation controls geologic processes.
  • On the infallibility of psychopathology and its implications for action.
  • A new unidentified very high energy gamma ray source found in our galaxy.
  • Analysis of strategic threats in the current decade.
  • Peruvian ice caps may help solve 5000 year old mystery.
  • Ice cores disagree on origin of white river ash deposit.
  • Wobbles may have shaped evolution.
  • Cleopatra: scientist, not seductress?
  • Ruins of eight ancient dams discovered near Pasargadae.
  • Pharamceutical companies pushing ADHD drugs ignoring studies that question their claims.
  • By exploring how and why exercise causes muscles to grow, scientists hope to help astronauts avoid muscle atrophy.
  • France’s new bridge seems to defy law of gravity. Perhaps they should call it Hilary?
  • Sharks respond to magnetic lines.
  • Living cells get nanosurgery.
  • Geschwind’s Territory may be involved in new human language circuit. One day they might discover Shatner’s Bassoon is also essential.
  • Are we puppets or free agents?
  • The mind-altering computer.
  • Life-swapping scenarios for Earth and Mars. Some would also say there was some Wife-swapping going on as well.
  • Scientists test ability of microorganisms to survive in space. Here’s a good website on Panspermia.
  • Cannabis college curtailed. That’s a bummer.
  • Scientists clash over the Great Dying. Nasty hitchhiking microbes from space might be the answer.

Quote of the Day:

More than any other time in history, mankind faces a crossroads. One path leads to despair and utter hopelessness. The other, to total extinction. Let us pray we have the wisdom to choose correctly.

Woody Allen

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