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Nuclear Waste May No Longer Be Wasted

Jun 19, 13 Nuclear Waste May No Longer Be Wasted

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A scientist from Texas A&M University believes that there is actually a way to not only get rid of nuclear waste, but also use it as a source of energy.

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The Texas Drought Continues

The National Drought Mitigation Center in Lincoln, Nebraska, released new findings this last week showing the drought levels in Texas continue to increase. They say that 11% of the state is in “exceptional” drought, which is the highest and most severe level.

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Teleportation Kills

Jun 18, 13 Teleportation Kills

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Throughout the years, science fiction has filled our minds with many wonders. One of the most characteristic of those wonders is the ability to teleport, in a matter of milliseconds, from one place to another. But could this actually be possible?

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Knowing Your Compulsive Switch

Jun 17, 13 Knowing Your Compulsive Switch

Posted by in Mental Health, Science

In the 20th century, we have many different things that tug on these compulsive strings, and it’s not going to change any time soon as we become a world that is controlled more and more with social media, the internet, and electronic devices. The real question is what is it that causes these compulsive actions and how can we control them better?

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Anger: Nothing But Chemical Reactions

Jun 17, 13 Anger: Nothing But Chemical Reactions

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One the strongest feeling besides love is anger. People tend do very drastic things when they are angry, whether the anger is towards themselves, someone else, or a situation they are going through.

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Did You Know: Accidental Discoveries And Inventions

Jun 16, 13 Did You Know: Accidental Discoveries And Inventions

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There are thousands upon thousands of inventions out there that never ‘make it.’ There are some that are complete and utter accidents. Some are just ridiculous. But some of the best things around were actually invented for one specific purpose; only to find out they worked better as something else, or even had multiple uses.

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Triops: The Living Fossils

Jun 16, 13 Triops: The Living Fossils

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A few days ago I went to visit my fossil and prehistoric animal obsessed little niece. As soon as I got to her house she came bounding out the door holding what I thought at the time was a small, metallic demon fetus. When I asked her what it was, she told me it was a living fossil.

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Love: Nothing But Chemical Reactions

Jun 15, 13 Love: Nothing But Chemical Reactions

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Many people tend to freak out a lot when a situation has to deal with emotions. However, if we were to take a step back from what they make us feel and analyze them for they truly are (simple chemical reactions in the brain), we can minimize how much we stress out over them.

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Say What? Science And Communication

Jun 15, 13 Say What? Science And Communication

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Science and technology are becoming more and more a part of our everyday lives. Twenty years ago, hardly anyone even knew what a cell phone was. And those that we saw were huge, clunky, heavy, ugly, and used by secretive government types in science fiction movies.

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Sperm Guzzling Squids And Other Ejaculate Consuming Animals

Jun 14, 13 Sperm Guzzling Squids And Other Ejaculate Consuming Animals

Posted by in Science, WTF???

According to ground breaking research, some animals are using ejaculate as a natural superfood. Humans have been known do participate in similar activities, but never for sustainability. Is that subject to change?

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