Science Etcetera, Saturnday 20080726

Posted on 26th July 2008 by ideonexus in Science Etcetera

Check out the new supertree of dinosaur evolution.

Dinosaur Evolutionary Tree Credit: Royal Society

Even humans should lick their wounds, as scientists have found the compound in saliva that speeds up healing.

Belly fat is rich in stem cells.

Studying magic tricks could improve our understanding of cognitive science.

North American brushfires could cool the Arctic.

Canadian Brush Fires, January 2007 Credit: NASA

Researchers at Northwestern University are warning Olympic Spectators that Beijing Pollution may trigger Heart Attacks and Strokes.

The Department of Energy’s Idaho National Laboratory is working on smart electric grids in preparation for the imminent electric car revolution’s effect on the power grid.

One in five people is so distracted with technology that it is impacting their lives, which carries grave ramifications for… excuse me, I’ve just received a new tweet.

Feather vs. Nitrogen Triiodide (HT BMF):

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1. Explosions are so cool.

   -BMF

   Comment by BMF — July 26, 2008 @ 1:44 pm

2. I love explosions! Especially ones in slow motion.

   Comment by Sour Swinger — July 26, 2008 @ 7:00 pm

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