Science Etcetera, Marsday 20080616

Posted in Science Etcetera on June 17th, 2008

Ancient Romans had a glass d20 (the Icosahedron Platonic Solid). I’m sure it’s owner was on the receiving end of many a wedgie.

Ancient Roman Glass d20
(Icosahedron Platonic Solid)

There are more species of bees in the world than birds and mammals combined.

Chimpanzees use hugs and kisses to console one another after being bullied.

Should the government be allowed to spray pesticides over residential areas to combat invasive species?

The mathematical universe hypothesis claims reality is made of math. This would explain why teenagers are so adverse to it.

Last week I linked to an article claiming fixing the ozone hole might worsen Global Warming, here’s a Scientific American article claiming the opposite. I just post the links folks. This is science for yah.

“Visualization of Medical Knowledge” graphical interface will help doctors clearly see when a prescription is contraindicated.

Visualization of Medical Knowledge

When your grandmother predicts rain because her knee is acting up, you should believe her.

Scientists find bugs that eat trash and produce a crude-oil substitute.

Solar system with three super-Earths.

So what was going on in M. Night Shyamalan’s The Happening anyway (spoilers abound)?

Stephen Hawking opens a can of whoop-ass on Britain’s government for the country’s science-funding crisis (also reveals he turned down knighthood because he dislikes titles). Rock out with your Hawk out!

A beluga whale at the Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium enjoys blowing bubble-rings: