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Weekender – The Science of Thanksgiving

November 30, 2013
TheThanksgiving holiday is a time to reflect upon all of the good things in our lives, and to give thanks for them. Some would argue, however, that our world would be a much better place if 'thanksgiving' became a daily... continued

Scientists Discover Viable Alternative Fuel

November 29, 2013
As the US undergoes its busiest travel week of the year, it is timely to reflect on the future of our fuel supplies. The modern world relies so heavily on the need for mobility, but, with our current reliance on... continued

Will Comet ISON Survive its Sweep Past the Sun?

November 28, 2013
The universe is putting on its own Thanksgiving Day light show in the form of Comet ISON, which is set to graze the sun tomorrow. Assuming that the comet does not disintegrate under the pressure of strong gravitational forces or... continued

Scientists build a flying jellyfish!

November 26, 2013
It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it’s a . . . jellyfish? Researchers have built a small vehicle that is able to fly through the air using graceful, undulating movements similar to those of a jellyfish swimming through water.... continued

Another fatal storm hits the US

November 26, 2013
It seems as though wild weather events have rarely been out of the headlines recently. It has been a bleak weekend in some parts of America after yet another fatal storm blasted its way through five US states. While parts... continued

Weekender: JFK: 50 Years On Will The Truth Be Revealed?

November 23, 2013
It seems almost irreverent to sully the memory of this fine man by debating yet another conspiracy-style theory, yet 50 years after his death controversy still surrounds the president's murder. It has been difficult to lay the case to rest... continued

Quantum Physicist States:’Death’ is All in the Mind

November 22, 2013
 Most scientists dismiss the idea of 'life after death' as a fanciful notion which is impossible to prove. In fact, new research indicates that it is actually the idea of 'death' which is becoming less likely and harder to prove,... continued

Ancient History Reveals More Secrets

November 20, 2013
It seems that the past is still an evolving mystery with many secrets yet to reveal. Just when archaeologists think that they have our ancient history nailed, new discoveries occur which undermine all previously-held theories and leave researchers scratching their... continued

Unusual weather worldwide – Cyclone Cleopatra kills 16 people in Europe

November 19, 2013
The weird weather continues worldwide: Cyclone Cleopatra devastated the Italian island of Sardinia on Monday leaving at least 16 people dead and more still missing. Flash floods - in some areas up to 3 metres (10ft) high - swept away... continued

Study Predicted Increase in Severe Storms

November 19, 2013
 The assault on the Mid-West by a total of 81 tornadoes has left 8 people dead, and more may be still buried amongst wreckage. Indiana saw 23 tornadoes and Kentucky 13, but Illinois suffered the brunt of the storm when... continued