Science
A Virgin Birth at Christmas?
Although not pretty the Komodo Dragon is a cool reptile this one might manage something that hasn’t happened for a couple of thousand years (if you believe it did then) Technology: Science News:...
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Stunning Space Station view of New Zealand
This remarkable image of Christchurch, Kaikoura, Nelson and Wellington from space was NASA’s Image of the day. STS-116 Mission Specialists Robert L. Curbeam, Jr. (left) and Christer Fuglesang participate in the first of the mission's three planned sessions of extravehicular activity as construction resumes on the
Comedy
Santa Claus Physics
Morph Blog » Blog Archive » Is there a Santa Claus? If Santa ever DID deliver presents on Christmas Eve…
Science
What's More Likely - Michael Shermer Skeptic
Skeptic Magazine founder Michael Shermer takes us on a hilarious romp through the strange claims we humans put forth as truth… This is one of many great talks on the TEDTalks website
Religion
Is there an Artificial God? - Douglas Adams at Digital Biota 2
Many know Douglas Adams for the Hitchhikers Guide but his talents were many, his intellect vast. Via distinguishing A from B, the life thoughts of a puddle, the importance of sand and how to get a coke...
To Boldly Go... Burt Rutan
Burt Rutan’s inspiring talk at TED. Why humanity needs the courage to take risks, it’s our path to the future. (Recorded February 2006 in Monterey, CA. Duration: 20:16) More TEDTalks: T...
Science
Teleportation Between Light and Matter?
A remarkable story in Scientific American about what could be a crucial step towards a revolution in computer technology: Quantum Computing. First Teleportation Between Light and Matter | Scienc...
Kurt Vonnegut on the Daily Show - YouTube
In a word: Brilliant YouTube - Vonnegut on the Daily Show
Religion
The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science
British ethologist, evolutionary theorist, and popular science writer Richard Dawkins has established a web resource for his charitable foundation; RichardDawkins.net - The Richard Dawkins Founda...
Automobile
A Biofuel Future, not for everyone...
When you discuss the “peak oil” problem, often Biofuel is mentioned as an answer. While it’s likely to be part of the solution this great post on the Tesla Motors blog explains why it won’t be the sol...
Science
Energy Crisis solved? No, but, yeah, but, no...
The day started with James Howard Kunstler's talk of doom and gloom regarding peak oil and the upcoming energy crisis. Then later Brian Cox lifted the mood with talk of pure scientific research and the impact it’s had on our lifestyle. He pointed out that most the
The rock star physicist rocked
I was going to blog about this but this email, sent this morning, says it all… -----Original Message----- From: Robin Capper Sent: Saturday, 19 August 2006 10:17 To: Brian Cox Subject: Thanks, I needed that I had read of your work & the developments at CERN but was great