If you were in space what would you get to eat?
Although launching food in space is a necessity, it doesn’t mean it has to be boring. The original space menu was bland, odorless and lacked texture, but times have changed and adding some flavor is essential for extended periods astronauts spend in orbit. You can’t expect an average meal on the International Space Station to be like a night at the Ritz, but no one’s complaining.
What a non-surprise.
Many of us sounded the alarm as soon as we learned of BP’s plans to dump huge quantities of the chemical dispersant Corexit into the Gulf in an attempt to break up the oil slick. Experts were concerned, seeing as how the chemical had never been used in such quantities before, nor in such a manner — until the federal government made them stop, BP was blasting the stuff directly into the source, seeking to disperse the oil before it even reached the surface.
Well, now Earth Justice has completed a report on the chemicals that were used in the different blends of dispersant, and it appears that at least some of those fears were well-founded…
Dolphins are very smart creatures.
Researchers from Murdoch University have been watching bottlenose dolphins in Shark Bay, Australia develop an ingenious way to fish. First witnessed by researchers in 2007, a dolphin will use a conch shell to trap and scoop up fish. The dolphin will then proceed to pour the fishies into its mouth as if they were the bottoms of a chip bag. The remarkable part is that this behavior seems to be becoming more widespread, marking it as a trend learned…
Star Wars as an educational tool.
Each letter of the alphabet is represented by a character from the Star Wars universe here. Can you name them all? You might notice some of the main characters are missing in action, because a puzzle should never be too easy. The answers are at Gamma Squad…
(The complete game after the jump)
Overall, men still want sex rather than fatherhood.
“Baby fever” — that sudden, visceral, and almost irresistible urge to have a baby — not only exists, it can be found in both men and women, according to a new study in the psychological journal Emotion.
Continue reading… “‘Baby fever’ is real and men suffer from it too: study”
Cadillac Escalade is the most popular car among car thieves.
One of the most stolen cars in the U.S. is the Cadillac Escalade, according to the Highway Loss Data Institute.
Continue reading… “10 most popular vehicles for car thieves”
People are also waiting longer before marrying for the first time.
Marriages are at an all-time low. States in the South and West rank among the highest for couples getting married. But many of these states also have higher rates of divorce.
Continue reading… “States in the south and west lead in marriages and divorces: census”
JetBlue had 1.07 complaints per 100,000 passengers
When your luggage is lost and you encounter rude flight attendants you may want to scream. Here are the top 10 U.S. airlines people complained about the most.
Continue reading… “Top 10 most complained about airlines in the U.S.”
The study found that women get more scared than men during horror films.
Have you ever wondered why some women get scared watching horror films while most men stay calm? It’s actually their brains which make females more likely to be terrified by the flicks, a new study has claimed.
Continue reading… “Why women get more scared watching horror movies than men”
An exotic planet that seems to be made of diamond discovered.
Astronomers have spotted an exotic planet that seems to be made of diamond racing around a tiny star in our galactic backyard.
Continue reading… “Diamond planet discovered by astronomers”
Dangerous scents abound.
Love the fresh smell of clean laundry? Be careful – you may just be snorting up carcinogens:
Analysis of the captured gases found more than 25 volatile organic compounds, including seven hazardous air pollutants, coming out of the vents. Of those, two chemicals — acetaldehyde and benzene — are classified by theEnvironmental Protection Agency as carcinogens, for which the agency has established no safe exposure level…
Continue reading… “Scented laundry products emit carcinogens”
QR Codes are being embraced by Fox Searchlight Studios.
Fox Searchlight is shunning traditional promotional opportunities for its upcoming film Martha Marcy May Marlene.
Instead, the studio is rolling out an elaborate QR code campaign for the movie, which hits theaters on October 21.
Rather than go the traditional route of releasing teasers and trailers, Fox Searchlight opted to go digital…
Continue reading… “Movie Trailers released exclusively via QR Code for the first time”