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Mon

February 27, 2012

Science & Nature

Top 10 Problems with Interstellar Travel
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The stars above us are a beauty that men have fashioned whole mythologies around. They are truly a sight to behold, and now that we have extended our reach to the moon, the natural progression is that we might want to... Read more
— by Kate Mulcahy

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Fri

February 24, 2012

Science & Nature

10 Human Attributes Found in Animals
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As humans, we are not the fastest or the strongest animal. Even our senses are outmatched by many creatures. Birds see better than us, dogs smell better, and many animals have senses that we do not have at all. Sharks... Read more
— by Kate Mulcahy

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Chanting for animals means to kaawen to the fact that animals have buddha nature and should be respected. I...

Tue

February 14, 2012

Science & Nature

10 Comparisons Between Chimps and Humans
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Chimpanzees are our closest living relatives, and yet they were unknown to the most of world until Charles Darwin wrote about and popularized them in 1859. Much about them has only been discovered recently, and... Read more
— by Kate Mulcahy

Recent comment by Mike

As interesting as this information was, I did not notice any mention of... if chimps can see better in the...

Sun

February 12, 2012

Science & Nature

10 Amazing Facts About the Transit of Venus
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A transit in astronomical terms is when one heavenly body passes in front of another such that, as viewed from Earth, we can see one move across the other in the background. The moon transiting in front of the sun... Read more
— by Patrick Weidinger

Recent comment by Monica

Scientifically ignorant and an ample eplxmae of christian ignorance!!Why are christians so desperate to see death and destruction? Why...

Wed

February 8, 2012

Science & Nature

Top 10 Spectacular Natural Phenomena
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Sometimes the modern world can lead to a feeling of disconnection between us and the natural world. As a remedy to this First-World fatigue here are ten of the most spectacular shows the Earth can provide. Read more
— by LordZB

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I don't even know the way I finished up here, however I thought this post was once good. I do...

Sat

January 28, 2012

Science & Nature

Top 10 Human Reflexes and Natural Instincts
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It doesn’t matter what the color of your skin is or where you were born. It doesn’t matter if you’re rich, poor, young, elderly, sick, healthy, or unique. Everyone in the world holds an inherent set... Read more
— by Bryan Johnson

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Mon

January 23, 2012

Science & Nature

10 More Awe-inspiring Waterfalls
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In the first volume of this list, we covered the top ten awe inspiring waterfalls. The objective was to present the top 10 showcases of falling water; the ideal large gushing falls which one tends to picture in their... Read more
— by Rahat Haque

Recent comment by owe

the Victoria falls In Zimbabwe are amongst the 7 Wonders of the World yet they are missing. Who are you...

Tue

January 17, 2012

Science & Nature

Top 10 Species Rediscovered This Century
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A Lazarus Species or taxon is one which is thought to be extinct, only to reappear. The Coelecanth is possibly the most famous example, but this list looks at some of the more recent rediscoveries to highlight that... Read more
— by Andrea G

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Sun

January 8, 2012

Science & Nature

11 Tech and Science Breakthroughs of the 2000s
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Mankind's dependence on science is undeniable. All the civilized races today strive for scientific progress underlining man's quest for knowledge. Even religion, ethics and culture takes a backseat in comparison to... Read more
— by Pimo

Recent comment by bwrussell

Quantum teleportation is not a way to move physical things, just a way to transfer information in a secure way....

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By Theresa Cornelius

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