• Science

    Five Human Achievements That Could Top Walking on the Moon

    By Stuart Fox Posted on 7.20.2009 62 Comments

    Possibly the single most influential event in the public's interest in science and technology (not to mention one of humankind’s greatest adventures), the Apollo 11 mission touched the collective dreams of millions, while pushing science and technology swiftly forward at an unprecedented pace. But in the decades since man first walked on the moon, science has advanced so rapidly that technology which even a few years ago might have been considered magic has become commonplace. Even so, it would be naïve to assume that Apollo 11 ever represented science and technology’s pinnacle, and that nothing forthcoming will similarly explode the world’s collective dreams and perceptions of what it means to be human. So what’s next? What will be the next worldwide event or discovery that fundamentally changes the way we look at ourselves and the universe we live in?

    7.22.2009 at 12:51pm - Comment by icolbowca

    BTW, of those mentioned in the article, I think intelligent Alien life would have the most dramatic effect. The push to connect with it and potentially others, or maybe the fear of the unknown would alter our lives dramatically. In some instances it may force mankind to unite under one banner. No longer seperated under racial, religious or national banners, but by species in the universe.

  • Science

    Five Human Achievements That Could Top Walking on the Moon

    By Stuart Fox Posted on 7.20.2009 62 Comments

    Possibly the single most influential event in the public's interest in science and technology (not to mention one of humankind’s greatest adventures), the Apollo 11 mission touched the collective dreams of millions, while pushing science and technology swiftly forward at an unprecedented pace. But in the decades since man first walked on the moon, science has advanced so rapidly that technology which even a few years ago might have been considered magic has become commonplace. Even so, it would be naïve to assume that Apollo 11 ever represented science and technology’s pinnacle, and that nothing forthcoming will similarly explode the world’s collective dreams and perceptions of what it means to be human. So what’s next? What will be the next worldwide event or discovery that fundamentally changes the way we look at ourselves and the universe we live in?

    7.22.2009 at 12:46pm - Comment by icolbowca

    I love some of the comments here... I laughed my ass off. To add to the list, I fully believe that the human mind is capable of doing much more than it currently does, it just lays dormant most of the time. For example, regeneration... the genetic make-up of your body is there, so if you lose a limb or something why can't the mind simply recall those genes and regrow your limb. Memory, accessing long-term memory at will or handling memory however you please. Promting your mind to send the correct signals to your body so that you can do whatever like re-grow hair, burn fat and build muscle... whatever. Or telling your body what to do specifically fight any disease, such as AIDS, where you tell the body to essentially ignore the HIV cells so that you don't contaminate your own. I went on a tangent, but I hope I got my idea across.

  • Cars

    Evidence That Traffic Tickets Aren’t Just About Road Safety

    By Molika Ashford Posted on 1.21.2009 14 Comments

    If you thought there was no science behind getting a speeding ticket, you’re right, kind of… It’s probably more of a case of economics. In North Carolina, at least, – where researchers examined 96 counties for a report in an upcoming issue of the Journal of Law and Economics – when local government revenue goes down, ticketing goes up. Yes we’ve all said it before: public safety isn’t the only motivation for tickets. (Can’t you just give me a warning, Officer?) But now there is scientific proof of that long held suspicion.

    1.21.2009 at 11:53am - Comment by icolbowca

    The irony of it all is that its within our (peoples) power to change the rules... all we have to do is lobby our representatives to change the laws, but alas we are incapable of changing anything as a mass of people, so the special interests win all of the time.

  • Technology

    Delta Rolls Out Fancy Seats for Plebeians

    By Posted on 4.23.2008 6 Comments

    It's about time the folks in economy class got some lovin'. For years we've seen the likes of Virgin Atlantic, Emirates Air, and Singapore Airlines pamper their first-class passengers (Virgin calls tham "Upper Class," the snobs) with obscenely luxurious seats that stretch out to full length beds, huge television screens everywhere, fluffy slippers, and smokin' hot flight attendants.

    4.23.2008 at 12:38pm - Comment by icolbowca

    What happens if you're 300 to 400+ lbs. It'll be difficult to fill spill over into the next seat. I see a lawsuit coming...LoL!



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