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New Scientist: Rare Ideas that Changed the World [FOREVER]

wammo — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:54:15 +0000

Janine Young from New Scientist looks at scientific ideas that turn out to be world changing. Most ideas seem quite improbable at the outset, but there are those rare ideas that really do go on to the change the world. Also Cane Toads -- The cane toad’s invasion of Australia hasn’t had the devastating ecological impact that was predicted.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsG6p8vmDSQ

New Scientist: Disaster from the deep [OIL]

wammo — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:16:01 +0000

Janine Young from New Scientist says that rusting ships on the seabed will soon be gushing millions of tonnes of oil into the oceans, potentially making the Deepwater Horizon accident look small. Also research suggests that our internal monologues could have a significant influence on how we perceive the world and how we categorise and remember objects.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISQdqcutI2k

New Scientist: Macabre details of hangings revealed [DEATH]

wammo — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:55:50 +0000

Janine Young from New Scientist reports on research into the grisly area of hangings that could play a significant role in court cases where prison officers are accused of negligence or foul play. The research is shedding light on what happens when someone hangs themselves and the time in which death can result. Plus research that shows there are other factors that play a role in how quickly Arctic ice is melting.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IErwPyh544

New Scientist: Pee Power [ENERGY]

wammo — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:40:08 +0000

Janine Young from New Scientist reports that scientists may have found the answer to the world’s energy crisis – urine. Also A study by the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory in Princeton, New Jersey, has found phytoplankton – microscopic plants that turn the ocean a murky colour – encourage cyclones. Don’t forget to check out the competition: New scientist and MythBusters have teamed up to give one lucky person the chance to have their very own myth tested on series 8 of MythBusters, to be shown on Discovery Channel early 2011.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYDJRpt0OTc

New Scientist: Separating water from Salt [DRINKING]

wammo — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:37:55 +0000

According to a 2006 UN report, 2 out of 3 people could be living under conditions of water stress by 2025. So what’s the solution? Australia, among other nations, is turning to desalination; but the existing desalination plants may not be sustainable due to the level of energy they consume. Also research by Gregory Asner of Stanford University in California, and colleagues, has revealed that up to 82 per cent of the world’s tropical forests could be damaged by the end of the century as a result of the effects of climate change and local destruction. Plus a study of 1200 girls in three US cities has shown that twice as many white girls have reached puberty at age 7 compared to a decade ago. Janine Young reports on behalf of New Scientist.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1lgvl9Z75c

New Scientist: Brains & Fever

wammo — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:02:20 +0000

Janine Young reports on recent research that shows the size of the human brain isn’t all that special & the time honoured approaches to treat fevers could be misguided and potentially life-threatening. For more go to NewScientist.com

www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZqqBag0jws

New Scientist: Ecstasy May Help Trauma Victims

wammo — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:37:45 +0000

Janine Young reports that when used in conjunction with psychotherapy, MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, can help treat people suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder. If this finding can be replicated it will be the first time that MDMA has been shown to offer therapeutic benefits. Also research conducted by Stefan Walker of James Cook University in Queensland, Australia has found population crashes in species of reef fish can be linked to an excess of males brought about by fishing. This finding suggests fishing quotas won’t solve the population problem on the reefs. For more head to NewScientist.com.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9q6xEwqChw

New Scientist: Laughing & Crying

wammo — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:51:19 +0000

This week Janine Young looks at laughing. What makes us laugh and why is it so contagious? Do any other animals laugh quite like we do? Can you tell the difference between human laughter and synthesised laughter? Then we look at crying. If you’re the type of person who cries in sentimental movies, you can blame it on your serotonin levels. These stories are in the latest New Scientist magazine.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=haIwhxfQ6Z4

New Scientist: Generation F

wammo — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:23:15 +0000

It’s no secret social networking tools like Facebook are transforming our lives and relationships, but who would have thought these tools are altering our influence over others, increasing chances of professional success and making us happier? Plus pharmaceutical companies are developing ways to authenticate the drugs inside the packaging, enabling counterfeit drugs to be identified. Janine Young reports every week from New Scientist magazine.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xTWPCB9nCE

New Scientist: Sex & Zombies

wammo — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:42:39 +0000

Think your relationship is complicated? Reproduction in the animal kingdom is a convoluted affair with some very diverse practices! Janine Young from New Scientist reports on some recent research on animal reproduction and also explains why in the hour before dawn there is an ethereal glow in the night sky.

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