Brainicane

Cosmetic surgery has so far avoided the effects of the economic downturn - with more people than ever choosing to go under the knife.

Posted on January 25th, 2009 under Health and Medicine. Comments: None

Just one brain cell is capable of holding fleeting memories vital for our everyday life, according to US scientists.

Posted on January 25th, 2009 under Health and Medicine. Comments: None

Scientists are moving closer to identifying the multiple genetic faults which may cause the painful skin condition psoriasis.

Posted on January 25th, 2009 under Health and Medicine. Comments: None

photo xamad @ flickr
Mount Kinabalu on the island of Borneo is a major center of biodiversity. The large range of elevation creates unique habitat conditions from lower to higher elevations, leading to a rich diversity of life. In 1965 three undergraduates set off to trap moths on the mountain, and unknowingly established the foundation […]

Posted on January 25th, 2009 under Science and Technology. Comments: None

photo: Artisans Consortium International
Ahh they don’t build things like they used. The glory days of European architecture make the cheaply built mega-mansions of late a difficult pill to swallow. For a glimpse of what once was you need only jaunt over to Italy to see the stunning ancient architecture built in the glory days of […]

Posted on January 25th, 2009 under Design and Architecture. Comments: None

Car Crash Art by John Chamberlain in Marfa, TX - Photo by Trevor Reichman
In one year, it is estimated that 1.2 million people are killed in auto-related accidents around the globe. That equates to slightly more than 3200 traffic deaths EVERY DAY. These mostly preventable deaths, in casualties alone, exponentially surpasses the number of […]

Posted on January 25th, 2009 under Cars and Transportation. Comments: None

Possible Mari-fuel feedstock? Getty Images
Lloyd reported on the Japanese innovation of using seaweed to produce electricity way back in ‘06. And John wrote about the potential of mariculture, the practice of cultivating seaweed, for fuel feedstock instead of harvesting wild seaweed.
Now, our favorite word watcher, Michael Quinon, has spotted a new phrase that has […]

Posted on January 25th, 2009 under Science and Technology. Comments: None

The Masdar stand last week at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi.
GE will be the first corporate tenant to set up shop in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s nascent eco-city. The Masdar Initiative, which is managing the new city’s construction, made the announcement at last week’s World Future Energy Summit. According to Masdar, GE […]

Posted on January 25th, 2009 under Science and Technology. Comments: None

The Anatolian Grey (or Boz Irk) cattle breed, found in Turkey’s Thrace, South Marmara, and North Aegean regions, is one of the species that will be preserved in the country’s new gene bank. These animals are valued for their ability to survive sudden changes in food and climate. Photo: TÜRKHAYGEN-I
Some people believe that Noah’s […]

Posted on January 25th, 2009 under Science and Technology. Comments: None