Yahoo reports that a swarm of jellyfish shut down Sweden’s largest nuclear reactor. Three Questions That Arise From This Story 1. But could a swarm of jellyfish shut down the U.S. government because they wanted to defund affordable healthcare? That depends…. Read More ›
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Europe May Send Robotic Snakes Into Space, Yet Can’t Seem To Send Greek Debt There.
The Washington Post reports that the European Space Agency is considering sending robotic snakes into space. Apparently, snake maneuverability may assist snake-bots at accessing difficult-to-reach areas of Mars. Because cleaning mars with traditional mops can be hard on your back,… Read More ›
Interstellar Space May Sound Scarier Than Latest Miley Cyrus Single.
io9.com reports that Voyageur 1 has left the solar system and its recordings indicate that the sounds that can be heard in interstellar space are “shrill, wraithlike cries.” You can listen for yourself by clicking here. 3 Questions That Arise… Read More ›
In Honor Of The Family Living Like It’s 1986, We Suggest A Scene Idea For Policy Academy 8
The Guardian reports that a man from Oxford, England, who really likes the sound of crickets has received a warning after releasing 1,000 exotic crickets in his backyard. 3 Worse Things Someone Could Release In Their Backyard 1. Dane Cook. This would… Read More ›
Wait, If A Scientist Is Controlling Your Hand Movements, Why Does This Periodic Table You’re Drawing On The Kitchen Table List Mrs. Butterworth As An Element?
As we wrote yesterday, a scientist may be able to control another scientist’s hand movements by sending brain waves over the internet. 3 More Questions That Arise From This Story 1. If people start sending brainwaves over the internet, what… Read More ›
Scientist May Have Controlled Other Scientist’s Hand Movements Over The Internet
CNN reports that scientists conducted a study where “a scientist could control another scientist’s hand motions just by using brain signals sent over the Internet.” 3 Questions That Arise From This Story 1. If this technology becomes mainstream, does this… Read More ›
Life May Have Come From Meteorite On Mars. There Goes Your Life Came From Skittles Theory.
Yahoo reports that a study indicates life on Earth actually arrived on our planet via a meteorite from Mars. 3 Questions That Arise From This Story 1. What would have happened if Bruce Willis and Ben Affleck were around when… Read More ›
Biologist Says Sharks Are Usually Within 100 Yards Of You In An Ocean!
Last night, CNN’s Erin Burnett interviewed a wildlife biologist who stated that when you are in an ocean, whether it be off the beaches of Maui, New York, or the Jersey Shore, you are “usually never more than 100 yards… Read More ›
Study Says Jerks Drive Certain Brands Of Cars.
Marketwatch reports that two studies from the U.K. and U.S. indicate that BMW drivers are more likely to be jerks than drivers of other brands of cars. Specifically, BMW drivers were found to be less likely to stop for pedestrians… Read More ›
Have You Been Wasting Money On Fresh Food And Sunscreen, Suckers?
U.S. News & World Report reports that a British study indicates wealthier Americans have toxins in their systems, as do poorer Americans, although the toxins are different. Specifically, higher income people have higher levels of PFCs, which may be found… Read More ›