Scientists have developed a way to manipulate bacteria so they will grow mutant sugar molecules on their cell surfaces that could be used against them as the key component in potent vaccines.

 Our Hair Bleaches Itself As We Grow Older
Wash away your gray? Maybe. A team of European scientists have finally solved a mystery that has perplexed humans throughout the ages: why we turn gray. Despite the notion that gray hair is a sign of wisdom, these researchers show that wisdom has nothing to do with it.

Lead To Advances In Dental Treatment
Researchers have identified the gene that ultimately controls the production of tooth enamel, a significant advance that could some day lead to the repair of damaged enamel, a new concept in cavity prevention, and restoration or even the production of replacement teeth.

the chemical that makes peppers like this jalapeno spicy hot 
Capsaicin, the active ingredient in spicy hot chili peppers such as the jalapeno, is most often experienced as an irritant, but it may also be used to reduce pain.

Makes Jumpers Turn Somersaults
If you’ve ever tried capturing a lizard, you’ll know how difficult it is. But if you do manage to corner one, many have the ultimate emergency quick release system for escape. They simply drop their tails, leaving the twitching body part to distract the predator as they scamper to safety.

Truly one of the most idiotic ideas yet
Want a different way to take a shot? Try the Alcohol Shot Gun – “pour in an ounce of your favorite drink into the cartridge, cock the trigger, point and shoot.”

 
Bloggers beware
“The Indian Supreme Court has ruled that bloggers cannot shelter under an escape clause such as ‘Any views expressed are solely those of the writers’ to exercise freedom of speech in discussions and statements online. The ruling comes in response to an anti-defamation case filed against a 19 year old student’s Orkut community, commenting [...]

 Those high end speed boats cant even compare to what you can buy from the Navy
Mcleland lets us in on a Wall Street Journal story about two cold-war era, formerly top-secret vessels the US Navy is trying to give away.

Problems there are always problems
“Microsoft executives have been telling the tech industry that if hardware supports Windows Vista, it will support Windows 7, but it now looks like that may not entirely be the case. According to CRN: ‘But after a series of tests on older and newer hardware, a number of noteworthy issues emerged: [...]

Top Ten Weirdest Things
To most city dwellers, the universe seems to be comprised of dull, white dots sprinkled across the night sky, some of which beam glorious HD right into our living rooms (bless them). However, out there, beyond our hazy atmosphere, lies a universe filled with strange, wonderful phenomena. Some are big, some are [...]

Will eyeball tattoos really every become trendy?

A new form of body art has uppity Oklahoma lawmakers working to ban the practice before it moves to the state. It’s called eyeball tattooing. Even tattoo shops across the metro don’t know what would propel someone to do something like this, and they say it’s unneeded legislation. Lawmakers argue [...]

A unique view
Macropinna macrostoma (common name “barreleyes”) can rotate its eyes to a vertical position; because its head is transparent, it can then see predators or prey above itself without moving its body! (Pics)