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No, this is not a post about the return of Roland rat to the music industry but a look at the impact of invasive species. More
A shining use of smart materials
image courtesy of David Hilowitz
Smart materials are those that respond to external stimuli such as changes in temperature, pressure and movement.
Getting celebrities involved is sure to give momentum to the use of the technology, and the recent appearance of the singer Katy Perry in a light-up dress at a recent awards ceremony will do wonders for the sale of wearable technology. More
Want to stay young and happy? Read this!
It seems that the key is to not eat chocolate or drink fizzy drinks. Well, that is if you believe two recent news reports. More
Artificial organs for sale
Credit: Rick Proser @ wikimedia commons
Repo Men is a film playing in UK cinemas at the moment. The film is set in the future, where you can buy an expensive replacement artificial organ if yours pack up. The only downside to this is if you can’t keep up the repayments, the company that supply the organs, The Union, send round a couple of repo men to take back the organ, with no concern over your comfort or survival.
Amazing biodiversity in Borneo
A couple of weeks ago, I posted about a new species of lizard being discovered in the Philippines. It seems that this was just a minor find, as scientists in Borneo have recently discovered an amazing 123 new species, including the world’s largest insect – a stick insect 22 inches in length. More
Spinning around
© 2008 The Firewinder Company Limited.
I’m always on the lookout for new toys and gadgets that can demonstrate science in a fun way. The latest one to catch my eye is the Firewinder. The helical structure catches the wind, and the turning affect creates electricity which is used to light the LED bulbs embedded in its surface. It’s a bit like a wind turbine, only looks nicer in the dark. More
My two Mums
Researchers at Newcastle University have successfully created embryos that contain the DNA of three people.
It is hoped that within the next three years, this technique will be used to help women who have mutations in the DNA in the mitochondria, More
Dance the Dodo!
My award for best new TV advert has to go to the dancing Five Alive dodo.
As soon as I saw it, my brain started whirring as I tried to think of some way of using it in a science lesson (this kind of thing happens to me a lot). More
Volcanic eruption causes chaos
Many of Europe’s travellers got very angry yesterday (and it looks like are going to be for a while yet) as their flights were grounded due to the enormous ash cloud caused by the eruption of Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajoekull (extra marks shall be awarded for correct pronunciation). More
Shrouded in mystery
There are some mysteries that it seems science will never solve.
One that has been in the news again recently is the authenticity of the Turin Shroud, which is currently on display and is expected to attract millions of visitors once more. This linen shroud is believed by many Christians to be the cloth that covered Jesus Christ after his crucifixion. More