temporal relativity, spacelet theory, and coherent processes

In honor of Richard Feynman, in sincere humility, i hereby found a new branch of science with three main branchlets: temporal relativity, spacelet theory, and coherent processes. TR is the theoretical foundation behind spacelet theory. ST is the fully deterministic theory of...

Experience Nature to Improve Mental Process

This is an interesting study.  It seemsthat nature is beneficial to people.  This makes it even more important topreserve natural areas.  It also shows city people need to get outside the...

Current restrictions on marijuana research are absurd

"The human brain naturally produces and processes compounds closely related to those found in Cannabis sativa, better known as marijuana [see "The Brain's Own Marijuana," by Roger A. Nicoll and Bradley E. Alger. These compounds are called endogenous cannabinoids or...

Bacteria to power laptops - can synthetic biology solve energy crisis?

Cutting edge thinking on harnessing the enzyme activity of bacteria to power appliances such as laptops. Some might begin to worry about the 'design' element when applied to bacteria or other living matter and the...

Gay Men = Straight Women & Lesbians = Straight Men

According to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences gay men are girly and lesbians are manly. Well, this is the case until they do further research anyways." Gay men and straight women share some characteristics in the area of the brain...

Methane liberated from arctic wetlands, 25 x impact C02 destroys Ozone layer

"Global levels of methane had been roughly stable for almost a decade. Rising levels in the Arctic could mean that some of the methane stored away in permafrost is being released, which would have major climatic...

Influence of ideology over science very disturbing

The conflicts between ideology and science are not new. At times the difference may result from uninformed individuals; however, it can also be due to a deliberate intent. The Union of Concerned Scientists raises...

Language of a fly proves surprising: Los Alamos National Laboratory

"A group of researchers has developed a novel way to view the world through the eyes of a common fly and partially decode the insect’s reactions to changes in the world around it. The research fundamentally...

$200m ozonation plant a first

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorAn ozonation plant may look good on paper, especially if waste is a severe problem.  But to state the byproduct is clean air is a fallacy.  Ozone Generating...

Arctic on thinnest ice ever

If this is true and just the tip of the iceberg of things to come, perhaps this is one reason why the Arctic is becoming more attractive for global companies looking to get ships in with ease in order to exploit...

Firm Sues Sony Over Cell

"A new suit filed against Sony Corp. of America says the PS3’s Cell processor infringes on an existing patent, and demands the “impounding and destruction” of all of Sony’s infringing processors. ImageOn...

Decarbonised Energy projects with BP and Rio Tinto?

"hydrogen energy logo * Home * Press release * Hydrogen Energy * BP * Rio Tinto Rio Tinto and BP join forces to develop clean energy worldwide May 17, 2007 BP and Rio Tinto today announced the formation of a new jointly-owned company, Hydrogen Energy,...

Internet Law - E-commerce Sellers to Store Business Records Electronically.

"The United States requires E-commerce sellers to store their business records electronically. To have confidence in the processes and methodology used to store records electronically, the Internal Revenue Service promulgates acceptable standards of electronic record keeping...

Parametric Modeling & Digital Wood Fabrication Workshop & Symposium

University British Columbia - February 15 - 24, 2007The Parametric Modeling and Digital Wood Fabrication Workshop and Symposium is a Canadian Design Research Network (CDRN) NCE project. The Workshop and Symposium is organized and supported by the CDRN, the UBC School of...

Can men orgasm without ejaculating?

"Orgasm and ejaculation are two separate processes, so one can occur without the other. However, more often than not, they happen at the same time. Orgasm is the release of sexual tension that has built to a peak -- although intensity can vary with each encounter depending on...

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