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• The Second Law of Thermodynamics and a Theory of the Origin of Life Itself

  

  I have in all my time of reading science, and science news, never quite experienced the absolute abstraction of objectivity, as I did this morning. Read more

  The 24 January 2014 by   Philipmarais
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• Nokia Engineers Use Lightning to Charge Mobile Phone

  

  Harnessing the power of lightning to charge your mobile phone is much more impressive (and innovative!) than using wireless charging accessories for Lumia. Read more

  The 02 October 2013 by   Dailyfusion
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• The Origins Of The Periodic Table

  

  image credit: DePiep cc The periodic table is a tabular arrangement of the chemical elements, organized on the basis of their atomic numbers, electron... Read more

  The 21 September 2013 by   Gerard
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• What Is Graphene?

  

  image credit: AlexanderAlUS cc Graphene, an emerging material that could change the way electronic components are made and help computing performance continue t... Read more

  The 18 July 2013 by   Gerard
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• What’s Wrong With This Picture 2: An Intriguing Biosynthetic Proposal

  

  As a synthetic chemist I'm always on the hunt for interesting molecules to disconnect/speculate about, and a couple of  natural products published at the start... Read more

  The 16 December 2012 by   Brsm
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• Scientists Steal Sheldon’s Idea to Make Glow In the Dark Fish

  

  Remember that episode of The Big Bang Theory when Sheldon goes all crazy after losing his job and makes some crazy stuff at home? One of his super secret ideas... Read more

  The 18 November 2012 by   Nrjperera
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• Top Ten Amazing Higgs Boson Facts

  

  image credit What's with the Higgs boson? After its initial still non-comfirmed discovery last July we haven't heard much about it. Read more

  The 15 November 2012 by   Gerard
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• Wonderful Life With The Elements

  

  picture used with permission Wonderful Life With The Elements is a new book by Japanese artist Bunpei Yorifuji. It's an illustrated guide to the periodic... Read more

  The 19 September 2012 by   Gerard
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• Van Gogh's 'Flowers In A Blue Vase' Damage Seen In X-Rays

  

  image credit Researchers have spotted a never-before-seen chemical effect in Vincent Van Gogh's 'Flowers In A Blue Vase' that is dulling the work's vibrant... Read more

  The 16 September 2012 by   Gerard
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• Most Important Scientific Study Ever: What About Farting Astronauts?

  

  image credit Humans produce two flammable gases: hydrogen and methane. Flammable gases accumulate in an enclosed space and can ignite. Astronauts are humans wh... Read more

  The 16 January 2012 by   Gerard
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