Nice Perspective

This isn't exactally science, per-se, but it's science related, and I think it's funny, so here it is!

Two more genes isolated

EXTRA EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT! TWO MORE GENES ISOLATED. GOVERNOR TO DANCE THE FUNKY CHICKEN... EXTRA EXTRA!

~B.

'Start of life' gene discovered

Hmmm, the gene that says "go".

Go Gene Go!
1 gene, 2 gene red ribosom blue protein...

~B.

The Human Brain Seen as Master of Time

You might not know what time it is... but your brain has some idea.

~B.

Secrets of the Dead . Mystery of the Black Death

Could decendents of people who survived the black plague help people become immune to HIV?!

~B.

Worst Jobs in Science

Justs be glad you're not doing any of these.

- KF -

Good Ideas from Nature

Scientists and engineers wondering how to squeeze a large volume into a tiny package have begun looking at flowers. Other innovations, such as creating independently-controlled, cooperative machines modeled on ant colonies may follow.

- KF -

Overlap Between Virtual & Real Worlds Increasing

Imagine earing $70,000 a year for designing virtual clothes. Or tapping into the $9 million virtual-arms market. Then again, the virtual-turned-real also has a dark side: virtual insults translate into real crime.

Also of interest: the people behind the avatars.

- KF -

Parents Pick Sex of Child in New Clinical Trial

They tell me this isn't "NEW" news, but the article is recent enough to warrent me putting this up. Looks like there are some doctors/ scientists out there that are helping people pick the sex of their baby. I hope this stays away from certain parts of China!

~B.

p.s. Does anyone else find this incredibly strange?

South Pole Live Camera

Well, if you hadn't noticed my posts are starting to turn into "Ooo, look at the pretty picture!" Which is really all science turns out to be for me. This is another case.
Here we have a live webcam feed of the south pole scientific station. Pretty cool! (Pun intended)

~B.

Look to the sky

Haven't read the whole article, but I love astronomy and it's always cool to see unusual events and chances to see planets better. See if you can find Mars in the night sky!

The Perfectly Stable Table

What do you get when you combine physicists at CERN, wobbly tables, and coffee? Why, proof that any four-legged table can be rotated into a stable position, of course! Say farewell to your tippy table troubles by simply rotating the table until all four legs rest stably on the ground.

- KF -

Giant Squid Alert!

First ever pictures of a Giant Squid taken by Scientists from Japan. I might never swim in deep water again.

The article (seperate from the pictures (above)) can be found here.

~B.

Closer to the Quantum Computer

Good work to the folks who put this together. THey made some "quantum" memory that lasts 10 seconds. That's something like 3 times more memorable than a Goldfish! Now we're cooking with quantum...

~B.

Candy Fears are Mere Halloween Phantoms

Maybe not hugely scientific, but finally someone is saying what I have thought for YEARS.

Foreign objects in candy... bah. "My bite-sized snickers bar, which is only as big as a dime anyway, had a razor blade in it that I never saw!"

~B.

The Car that Makes its Own Fuel

I am starting to think that the Israeli's are about as tech savy as the Koreans given a chance! I'd be all about a hydrogen car that provided it's "own fuel". However you'd have to know that the industry would decide that they would have to charge you something like $300 for the replacement metals that run the system. Even if it only cost 50 cents to make. (Something has to replace all that oil money!)

~B.

Ribosomes!

I know all this text can be overly heady sometimes, so I will now present you with a picture! Simulated Ribosomes for everyone!

~B.

The 10th Planet...

Hey everyone! THe 10th plent you didn't know we had in the solar system now has a moon! I would guess in coming days it wouldn't surprise me to learn it also has a sun or rings or likes long walks on jovian beaches at sunset.

~B.

Schizophrenia Linked to Genetic Mutation

Not your typical "X-Men" type senario, but it seems that Schizophrenia could be linked to genetic mutation. Sorry, no lazers out of the eyes, just a lot of anti-social behavior.

~B.

Motion of "S2" and other stars...

Evidence of black holes?

Althought I understand next to nothing of this when it gets technical (on this site) I did think this link to a video of some stars moving around a dark spot is kind of cool and interesting.

~B.

Boson, not Bozo

NOTE: to find the articles, click the title above.

Who knew something as simple as mass could be so complex? Theoritical physisists!!

Play by the Scientific Rules

W/o trying to spark too much controvercy, I found this article and think it makes a good point, though I don't fully agree w/ everything in it. The point is this: too often Christians (referred to in the article as "creationists") throw up some sort of refute for evolution w/o really knowing what they are talking about. This makes us look foolish and ignorant. A good Christian, like a good scientist, should examine all the facts/evidence and then make a judgement, not the other way around.

As you read articles on this site about science stuff, be sure to do the same. Always evaluate based on the evidence provided (or not provided). Check it to see if it makes sense. If not, investigate more. Both science and Christianity have taught me not to take anything at face value, but to be sure and know it's true/accurate by checking it out, scientifically and Biblically. I suggest you do the same.

Accidental invention could light up the future

Accidental invention could light up the future.

They say that LED bulbs might be the future, but at this price I don't see that happening anytime soon.

Quantum dots though... that just sounds COOL. I'd like to see what that looks like.

Seek and you will find. Here is what that looks like.

~B.

Extreme Miniturazation

And you thought cell phones were small! Just try to fit into one of these "cars." Nanotech is really facinating, though totally blown out of proportion. There are lots of exagerations and misconceptions around the technology. "Nanobots" or tiny nano sized robots don't really exist, and contrary to the way the article may make it sound, these nanocars and trucks aren't really cars or trucks at all; simply molecules that can move atoms around in a predictible, controlled way.

The Sounds of Science

The Sounds of Science.

When people start doing things with sound and all the subtlies that go into it I always find that interesting. This article covers some interesting ideas.

~B.

Wannabe space hero eying low-budget flight

Wannabe space hero eying low-budget flight

This link is more to alert everyone that China is catching up quickly with the US when it comes to branching technologues. Space flight is the theme of this article.

~B.

String Theory - Branes, Wormholes, and Quantum Mechanics

In honor of my first post on this wonderful science site, I have to send ya'll a link to one of my favorite science programs of all time. The program is wonderfully put together, has great visuals, is explained really well, and talks about some really wacky (but cool) ideas. Check it out! (I like the program so much I bought it on DVD).

Why bad habits are hard to break

MIT explains why bad habits are hard to break.

Earlier I posted a link that wouldn't let you get off from forgetting anything, this however, using Science, should absolve you of bad-habits and why you don't stop them. So keep sitting on the couch and I'll have some more links later...

~B.

Last Titan Rocket Successfully Orbits Reconnaissance Satellite

SPACE.com -- Last Titan Rocket Successfully Orbits Reconnaissance Satellite

Farewell Titan, it's the end of an era. Ahhh, what will we launch Spy satellites with now!?

~B.

Your brain remembers what you forget

Your brain remembers what you forget - LiveScience - MSNBC.com

Ummm, I knew that. Does this mean that I actually know all the answers to that Bio test I took on Monday?

~B.

Transparent aluminum

Nobel Intent: Transparent aluminum

Remeber Star Trek 4? Hello computer...

~B.

Nobel Intent: Unlocking Superman

Nobel Intent: Unlocking Superman

This isn't a stretch...

~B.

Welcome...

Welcome to SciBite!
Posters here are generally somewhat interested in Science tidbits. (Some of us more than others.)

So you'll find here quick links to small little tidbits of interesting science news.

Enjoy!

~B.