Category Archives: Science



Face/Off -Steeling Your Neighbor's Looks?

Jan 23rd, 2012Posted by Sarah Pauer

John Travolta and Nicolas Cage get themselves into serious trouble by undergoing a new version of face lift. Futuristic medical equipment allows the main character to take impersonation to a whole new level by switching faces with the bad guy. But how realistic is this really from a 21st century plastic surgery point of view?

Synthetic Life - What it Means to You

Jan 16th, 2012Posted by Robert Haskell

Recent breakthroughs in science have opened the door to a whole new realm of possibilities. From cloning and stem cell research to decoding the human genome, the potential for regrowing limbs, curing diseases and restoring sight are just some of the implications. Although skeptics may be quick to criticize, the potential for helping mankind far outweighs the risk.

Can a Solar Flare Cause Economic Collapse?

Jan 14th, 2012Posted by Larry Isaacson

In September of 1859, Richard Carrington, England's premier solar astronomer at the time, was drawing on some paper the sun spots he was observing projected on a screen by his telescope. Suddenly, what later came to be known as a white light solar flare blossomed forth over the sunspots and rapidly intensified.

Fear of Heights? Sky Farming Not for You!

Jan 14th, 2012Posted by Matthew Isaacson

Sky farming isn't done on the outside of hillsides or steep mountainsides.

San Diego Biotech Jobs and You

Jan 2nd, 2012Posted by Phoenix Delray

This article tells the reader about the San Diego biotech industry such as lab settings and general job market.

VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds Over Years

Dec 26th, 2011Posted by Laura Steinfield

Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs (VOC-English) are compounds of carbon and dhydrogane can easily become gaseous in the atmosphere. They may be of anthropogenic origin (refining, evaporation of organic solvents, unburned ...)

How Does the Earth Purify the Water - The Answer May Surprise You

Dec 25th, 2011Posted by Troy Truman

It's an interesting question. How does the earth purify the water? Seeing as though natural spring water originating hundreds, sometimes thousands of feet below the earth's surface is the cleanest, healthiest and most delicious water ever to be tasted, it might be a good idea to understand just how that happens. Read on to find out more!

Which is the Best Water Distiller? - Counter Top Water Distillers Top the List

Dec 17th, 2011Posted by Troy Truman

My friends often ask me which is the best water distiller when they are looking to provide their families with the safest possible water to drink. It's a fair question seeing as though there are hundreds of water distillers and water filtration systems out there. Read on to find out more!

How to Lay the Foundation for Forensic Toxicology Career

Dec 13th, 2011Posted by Shane Hester

The career in forensic science is one of the most luring options these days. You may avail training in forensic science from a reputed institute online and get involved into a respectable profession.

Facts about Filtering Tap Water - Many Contaminants, Many Types of Water Filters

Dec 11th, 2011Posted by Troy Truman

Before I started doing research about the facts about filtering tap water, I believed that all tap water was perfectly safe for me and my family to drink directly out of the faucet. I have since learned that harmful toxins and contaminants can be contained in unfiltered tap water. Read on to find out more!

Conveyor Inventions - Setting Boundaries but Moving Limits

Dec 11th, 2011Posted by Paul Timmerman

Through out history inventors have shaped the course of progress. Conveyor innovators are no different.

What Are The Everyday Uses Of Aluminium Sheets?

Dec 3rd, 2011Posted by Lawrence White

If you are looking for a strong metal for any domestic or industrial application, you have many options to choose from. Choose aluminium, however, because it has a lot of salient properties that the other metals do not have. Find out more about the benefits of aluminium.

Fuel & Energy from Wind, Water and Sunlight

Nov 21st, 2011Posted by Charles Tetsal

Everybody in this world is aware of the fact that three of the most basic renewable energy sources are wind, water and sunlight as they are naturally abundant and most importantly, they are found free throughout the planet. Irrespective of this abundance, we are still not utilizing them in the best possible way.

Fly Me to the Moon-Space Travel for You and Me

Nov 11th, 2011Posted by Larry Isaacson

Did I say Moon? Actually, space travel to the moon is a little premature, but if its outer space you want, then you might consider Virgin Galactic where for only $200,000 you can book a flight into outer space.

6 Things To Know About Extracting Oil And Natural Gas

Nov 7th, 2011Posted by Terry Stanfield

Oil and natural gas drilling are often thought of as one concept but can be two different things. When a company is drilling for natural gas, they may hit on crude oil.

Is There A Future For Nuclear Energy?

Oct 31st, 2011Posted by Jack Bulker

The day is not very far away when these will be completely exhausted and we will be left with no option than to develop other non-conventional sources of energy such as nuclear, wind and solar energy. Among them, nuclear energy shows a promising future.

Anniversary Gemini Meteor Showers Will Come to Earth

Oct 31st, 2011Posted by Chris Wood

It is understood that Gemini meteor shower is more suitable for observation, which has many characteristics: First, white color; second, slower meteoroids; third is a lot of bright meteors, meteor fire often appears; four days of its area in the Gemini almost radiant dawn to dusk rising from the east through the night are likely to observe meteors.