If Swift-Tuttle were to collide with the earth, the result would be massive extinctions, but a smaller object with similar properties, exploding over the Pacific Ocean, would produce effects in Europe and the Middle East that approximated the description in Revelation 6.
Big Ideas are Becoming Virtual Realities
Consumer-grade virtual reality isn’t far off, and while some still see these “space age” devices as nothing more than nerdy gaming accessories, there are numerous practical applications for VR tech that take it beyond the realm of entertainment.
Will Rethink Robotics Bring Jobs Back Home?
Technology’s advancements have placed in jeopardy the job security of many individuals. Their fear is that they will soon become obsolete – that a cheaply-produced and easily-programmed robot will supplant them from their position, offering management structures a mechanical employee that will cost pennies on the dollar; that will never request vacation time; and that will never call in sick. What does this mean for human labour?
From Mild to Chronic: Modern Innovations in Pain Relief
Advances are constantly being made when it comes to pain relief, and new research is always in progress to discover new ways to treat chronic pain. We have everything, from paracetamol to powerful pain relief drugs, and are prepared to treat every degree of pain, but because the situation constantly changes, so too must we adapt.
Science: More Fascinating than Fantasy!
What’s new in science? Syeda Sumayya Tariq takes us on a brief tour of some of the decade’s most exciting scientific discoveries, including a potential new Earth!
Algae: Turning Pollution to Power
Algae’s ability to both capture and convert the energy of the sun makes it one of the most promising biofuel solutions in sight. Simultaneously producing natural oils while consuming the pollutants in waste-water, algae is one of the “greenest” ways to fuel the future.
Ethics and Human Error: Modern Forensics and the DNA Question
DNA evidence was once thought to be the holy grail of evidence. For years, forensics told us, and T.V. shows dramatized, the infallibility of DNA. Since it’s unique to each individual, how could it possibly not be reliable? Well, some research now shows that DNA evidence can be faked.
The “Vampire” Virus: Human Endogenous Retro-Virus (HERV’s)
I always found it fascinating that a good 8% of the human genome is made up of viral invaders that have incorporated themselves into our germ cells over the past several million years.
Andy Beal: The Numbers Man Who Inspired a Generation
On top of using his mathematical prowess to make savvy business investments and bank billions, Beal has used his reputation to inspire generations of young minds.
2014 Victoria Strait Expedition: Finding Franklin’s HMS Erebus – Part 2
Part 2 of the real story of the 2014 Franklin expedition that media outlets missed right after the discovery of HMS Erebus.
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