Category: Science
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Spider Silk: The Super Material of the Future
Spider silk doesn’t seem like the kind of material that could be used to save lives and stop bullets. As it turns out, it’s exactly the right kind of material for these important tasks. Not only is spider silk is at least five times as strong as steel and more elastic than a rubber band,…
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The Future of Baby Making
Every parent wants to have a strong, healthy baby, but is choosing their eye color and gender a little too much? Genetic engineering in babies has caused quite the debate, but it isn’t going anywhere. Check out the infographic below presented by CheapNurseDegrees.com to learn about the science behind genetically engineered children. Source: The Future…
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5 Weird Energy Sources
Energy is one of the most precious resources, but it doesn’t necessarily come cheap. Scientists have recently found some very inventive ways to harvest the kinetic energy that humans create through physical activity, and most of these devices can gather enough juice to charge all of your electronic devices. Items such as shoes and even…
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Plumbing in Space
Have you ever wondered about how to use a toilet in space? Without gravity, things have the potential to get pretty messy. Astronauts use straps, clamps, and suction hoses in order to do their business. In addition to keeping things clean, their system allows them to conserve water, an expensive resource in space. In space,…
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The Science of Beer Goggles
Here is a superb infographic by UK dating website FreeDating.co.uk which explains the science of beer goggles. To see the full size infographic visit FreeDating.co.uk