Are Your Siblings Really Your Siblings?
scientificamerican.com — So if you’re American you’re probably eating Thanksgiving this Thursday with your close friends and family. And you’re probably pretty certain you can recognize your siblings right? But what makes you so certain they are genetically connected to you? (Submitted by NewsFeed) More…
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Future Humans: Four Ways We May, or May Not, Evolve
news.nationalgeographic.com — On the 150th anniversary of Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species", it's widely accepted that humans descended from apes. But where are we going? Scientists share visions of cyborgs, stout mothers, and dead ends. (Submitted by ScottMcIntyre) More…
5 Materials That Will Make The World as We Know It Obsolete
cracked.com — Your, uh... ass is ringing. (Submitted by mklopez) More…
As robots become common, experts consider legal challenges
news.stanford.edu — Stanford scholars are among the first in the country to ponder the potential legal questions facing the emerging field of personal robotics. The issues go beyond claims of personal injury and property damage, touching on criminal and civil rights laws as well. (Submitted by ThePowerDigger) More…
"GHOST SHIP" PICTURES: Gold Rush-Era Wreck Found [W/PICS]
news.nationalgeographic.com — With boots thrown hastily on deck and cooking utensils scattered, the last moments of the crew aboard the gold rush-era paddleboat A. J. Goddard are preserved in the ship's recently found wreck, archaeologists say. (Submitted by MediaSight) More…
Large Hadron Collider starts up, produces first collisions
arstechnica.com — After a series of complications and setbacks, the Large Hadron Collider sees its first particle-particle collisions after a weekend of furious activity. While these weren't at any significant energy, the milestone marks an important step in getting the mammoth machine up and running and filling in the last space on the particle bingo card. (Submitted by DiggUnderground) More…
Evolution vs. Intelligent Design: 6 Bones of Contention
news.nationalgeographic.com — On the 150th anniversary of ''On the Origin of Species,'' an intelligent design advocate and an evolutionist weigh in on six natural wonders often cited as evidence against Darwin's theory. (Submitted by mikeinto) More…
Bloodhound supercar scents a 1,000mph record for Britain
business.timesonline.co.uk — Britain’s car industry may be slowing down but British engineers can still build the world’s fastest car. Construction work begins today on a car that engineers hope will break the land speed record by more than 200mph. (Submitted by surfster) More…
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