Showing posts with label science. Show all posts
Showing posts with label science. Show all posts

Thursday, February 5, 2015

What A Person With Hypergraphia Schizophrenia (Compulsive Writing) Looks Like….

Original source : http://www.unmotivating.com
Posted : September 2014
Author : Charlene

This son/daughter tells the story of dealing with his mother, who has Hypergraphia Schizophrenia. Basically, it’s a serious compulsion to constantly write. This particular mother is obsessed to write about her assumed conspiracy run by Dick Cheney, Ralph Nader, Tom Brokaw and….Peter Jennings. She feels that her writings will expose the solid truth to the world. Take a look at her work below…

Monday, January 5, 2015

10 Science Headlines That Defined 2014

Original source : http://listverse.com
Posted : January 2015
Author : Rady Alexander

It was an exciting year for science in 2014, providing us with plenty of amazing moments and one or two regrettable ones. As a new year dawns, let’s look back at some of the science stories that dominated headlines over the last 12 months.

Sunday, January 4, 2015

10 Ridiculous Myths People Believe About Fast Food

Original source : http://listverse.com 
Posted : June 2014 
Author :Gregory Myers

Fast food….you either love it, or you hate it. Or, you can also love it, but decide to stay away from it because of past rumors that have surfaced. But, how much of those rumors are true? Many of the rumors have been fabricated, but done so to an unbelievable extent. These rumors are so far fetched that we’re not sure how anyone could believe them. But, people do….and with that, cost fast food companies money and time.

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

The Most Cringe Worthy Images Of All Time

Original source : http://www.unmotivating.com
Posted : June 2014
Author : Charlene

Warning: Not For The Weak Stomached
You have been warned. The following images are very cringe worthy. Some, you won’t even be able to look at for more than 2 seconds. But, at least you will be able to say that you have seen the the most cringe worthy images of all time. If that’s on your bucket list, you can now cross that baby right off. Needless to say there are some odd events going on in the world today. It never ceases to amaze me. These images prove that no number of scientists, doctors, explorers, etc, will be able to discover ALL there is to see in this mysterious planet we all live in.

Sunday, October 26, 2014

10 Myths About The Animal Kingdom

Original source : http://www.wonderslist.com
Posted : 
Author : Oendrila De

Human mind has always been curious and imaginative, and whenever they have not been able to explain any of the nature’s mysterious ways, they have tried to satiate their curiosity by making up their own explanations and theories. Even though such imagined theories have often ended up being far away from the truth, they have attracted people and have often developed into myths and legends. There are many misconceptions and myths about the animal kingdom, too, since it is filled with curious creatures and their strange habits. Let’s look at some of these misconceptions:

Thursday, October 16, 2014

What Is Cancer, Anyway?

Original source : http://all-that-is-interesting.com/
Posted : September 2014
Author : Chris Altman

Without a doubt, if you were to walk outside and ask someone, anyone on the street: "Would you give 5 years of your life to cure cancer?", they’d invariably say "Of course!" But I have some unfortunate news for you - there is no one disease called “cancer”, and there won’t be just one cure.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Ways Of Using Your Brain To Its Full Capacity

Original source : http://drprem.com/
Posted : 
Author : Dr Prem Jagyasi

Is it Possible to Exploit the Brain Fully?
It is often said that human beings don’t use their brains to full capacity. It is unknown whether this is true or it is an absolute myth. None has yet been able to figure out the mystery behind complete usage of the human brain. Yes, the human brain is like an encyclopaedia that stores information. However, it hasn’t yet been found out as to how much information it can actually store and how much information can it recollect at the right time.

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Crash Tests: Why They Don’t Work In The Real World

Original source : http://www.autofreaks.com
Posted : October 2014
Author : Chris Wee

Have you ever wondered why ‘crash tests’ like the one being conducted above are only done up to a certain speed? I mean, don’t you find it a tad ironic that while modern day cars are able to reach speeds in excess of 200kmh, and full-blown supercars are now capable of speeds that hover around the absolutely ridiculous 400kmh mark, yet crash tests are still carried out only up to around a paltry 60kmh?

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

10 Disgusting Materials Used For Great Innovations

Original source : http://listverse.com
Posted : August 2014
Author : Petros Absalon

Not all that glitters is gold. In fact, some of the most amazing and revolutionary achievements on the horizon are also the most stomach-churning.

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Top 10 Weirdest Experiments With Nature

Original source : http://www.smashinglists.com
Posted : November 2013
Author : Kate
There can be no doubt that the discovery of DNA and the mapping of the genome are remarkable medical breakthroughs. With such information about how genetics works, we can trace the path of genetic diseases, and predict where they might occur. We can work on cures for these diseases and prevention. There are so many important medical uses of the genome that it has already led to significant advances by scientists working to enhance the fortunes of humanity. And then, there are other scientists who just seem to be having fun with it. Splicing genes just to see what happens and what kind of Frankenstein-esque animals and plants they can create. And those are the ones we’re taking a look at in our Top 10 Weirdest Experiments with Nature.

Monday, September 8, 2014

Scientists Discover New Shape, Playing With Rubber Bands

Original source : http://www.gizmocrazed.com
Posted : April 2014
Author : Hassan Aftab

Courtesy: Jiangshui Huang
Accidental inventions and discoveries are not uncommon; we have had a fair share of those in the past. A team of researchers at Harvard seems to have stumbled upon one such prodigy. This one involves crossing rubber band with an octopus. The team of researchers was attempting to create springs. A couple of strips each bearing equal length were glued together and stretched before each end was clipped with slim strings such that they could freely rotate around. The strips took an entirely new shape as the force stretching the strips died out.

Saturday, August 30, 2014

Mystery Of Death Valley's Moving Rocks Solved

Original source : https://my.news.yahoo.com via Associated Press
Posted : August 2014
Author : the admin

DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) - For years scientists have theorized about how large rocks - some weighing hundreds of pounds - zigzag across Racetrack Playa in Death Valley National Park, leaving long trails etched in the earth. Now two researchers at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego, have photographed these "sailing rocks" being blown by light winds across the former lake bed.

Thursday, August 28, 2014

10 Bizarre Turtle Species

Original source : http://a1.ahfunny.com
Posted : August 2013 
Author : Matt Weber

10.  Spiny Turtle
The spiny turtle - Heosemys spinosa - has an amazing shell and is located in Southeast Asia. Like many turtle species, the spiny turtle is hunted for food, and because of this and habitat loss, its numbers have plummeted in recent years. The turtle’s shell is cog-shaped, with a set of spikes around the edge. In younger specimens, these spikes are sharper, but they become more rounded with age. The spikes deter predators from attacking young turtles, but they also act as a form of camouflage, disguising the turtle as leaf litter. The brown color also helps to mimic leaves 

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Horror Movies Make Up Pictures

Original source : http://www.funonthenet.in
Posted : August 2005
Author : the admin

Definition (just for info, I know most of you must already know this!) - Horror is the feeling of dread and anticipation that occurs before something frightening is seen, heard, or otherwise experienced. (Terror is the feeling that follows after the experience has occurred.)

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

What Happens If A Person Sticks Their Hand Into Liquid Nitrogen?

Original source : http://www.gizmocrazed.com
Posted : July 2014
Author : Yousuf Mehmood

If you’ve heard of liquid nitrogen, you’ve probably heard of how its hazardous to come in to physical contact with it. The dangers include potential death of skin tissue and may result in having to amputate limbs if the damage is critical enough. However, the Leidenfrost Effect prevents that from happening for a limited amount of time.

Saturday, August 9, 2014

The Deepest Point In The World

Original source : http://www.funlays.com
Posted : January 2014
Author : Kashif Masood

Despite the fact that the oceans are closer to us than the outer planets of the solar system , people have investigated only five percent of the ocean floor , which remains one of the greatest mysteries of our planet. The deepest part of the ocean - the Mariana Trench or Marianas Trench is one of the most famous places, which we all know is not very much. Water pressure , which is a thousand times greater than at sea level, dipping into this place is akin to suicide . But thanks to modern technology and a few brave souls who risked their lives down there, we learned many interesting things about this wonderful place .

Friday, August 8, 2014

List Of 6 Lesser Known Branches Of Forensic Science

Original source : http://listsoplenty.com
Posted : March 2012
Author : Ghostwriterz


Forensics have certainly come a long way. It all began as merely identifying fingerprints visible to the naked eye (back in ole BC), but has evolved into an essential crime-fighting giant with tens of subdivisions and even entire schools dedicated to those pursuing a job in forensic science. Forensic science can do fancy science tricks akin to those previously only seen in sci-fi movies. The future is now! Crimes can be solved just by examining insects or plant life at the scene, microscopic marks on a bullet can be examined to discover details about a murder, and even astronomy can be used to decipher previously unknown details about classic works of art. Here are six of the weirdest branches of forensic science that will blow your mind and your chances of committing the perfect crime.

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Amazing And Funny Experiment With Egg And Vinegar

Original source : http://funsterz.com
Posted : April 2012
Author : Mark

When you soak a raw egg into a vinegar over two days, the vinegar will dissolve the eggshell. Eggshell is mostly made up of calcuim carbonate and that is the reason it is hard. Vinegar contains acetic acid so when vinegar gets mixed with the egg, the acetic acid which is present in the vinegar dissolves the shell of the egg and the egg becomes elastic. The contents of the egg becomes soft and looks like jelly. If you repeat the same experiment with a boiled egg, the shell gets dissolved and the egg becomes elastic like a rubber ball.

Monday, August 4, 2014

Top 10 Signs Of Evolution In Modern Man

Original source : http://listverse.com
Posted : January 2009
Author : Jamie Frater

Through history, as natural selection played its part in the development of modern man, many of the useful functions and parts of the human body become unnecessary. What is most fascinating is that many of these parts of the body still remain in some form so we can see the progress of evolution. This list covers the ten most significant evolutionary changes that have taken place – leaving signs behind them.

Friday, August 1, 2014

Top 10 Amazing Facts About The Human Brain

Original source : http://www.smashinglists.com
Posted : September 2012
Author : the admin

The human brain is a beautiful thing. It is responsible for all of the technological achievements that we have reached thus far. And the best part is, our brains are continually getting smarter. But to develop a better understanding of the brain, as well as a new found respect, let’s cover the top 10 facts about the brain that you probably didn’t know about.

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