TOP 100 SCIENCE SITES
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| Spice It Up: Naked mole-rats feel no pain from peppers, acid [Subscriber Only] The African naked mole-rat doesn't feel pain from acid or chilies, a possible adaptation to its cramped underground habitat. sciencenews.org |
The Soul in the New Machines An exhilarating new show at the Museum of Modern Art makes the case that through the mechanism of design, scientific advances of the last decade have at least opened the way to unexpected visual pleasures. nytimes.com |
Indians Gather to Save the Planet PALENQUE, Mexico (AP) -- North American Indians assembled in the shadow of ancient Mayan pyramids Monday discussed how their tradition wisdom could help save the planet, and were told that even indigenous cultures have struggled with environmental abuse.... hosted.ap.org |
New Rocket Aims for Space Tourism Market BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- Entrepreneurs of the new commercial space age plan to start test flights in 2010 of a practical four-engine rocket ship that will take people on Mach 2 thrill rides up to 200,000 feet and which also has the interest of the Air Force.... hosted.ap.org |
Raves (yes, it's true) for new hearing aid A new type of hearing aid, called the Lyric, appears to have overcome many of the problems associated with traditional hearing aids. iht.com |