Category Archives: Science and Technology

370 MPH Soon To Be Achieved Without The Aid of Gasoline.

This summer automobile company Venturi will attempt to break the current land speed record for a batter-powered car that stands at 307 mph currently set by there previous model Venturi VBB- 2.5. The new model Venturi Buckeye Bullet 3 (VBB-3) …

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Apple Vs. The Government: Should Apple crack?

In a recent article I read I question after reading the article should Apple crack and make the software weaker so the government can hack Syed Rizwan Farook phone? This Is the key point that people don’t know is that …

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The Discovery of Gravitational Waves, and Why its A Scientific Breakthrough

On Thursday, at 10:30 a.m. EST, the National Science Foundation gathered scientists from Caltech, MIT and the LIGO Scientific Collaboration in Washington D.C. to update the scientific community on some of the efforts being made by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave …

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New Research Shows That There is a Link Between Low B12 Levels and Aging, Autism and Schizophrenia

Researchers have recently discovered that low levels of vitamin B12 affects the brains of elderly individuals and younger people who have the neurological conditions schizophrenia and autism. This new discovery was reported in last month’s edition of the PLOS ONE …

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Popular Messaging App Kik May Be Dangerously User-Friendly

Nicole Madison Lovell, a 13-year old girl of Blacksburg, Va., was kidnapped and murdered after exchanging messages with an 18-year old man via Kik. Two Virginia Tech freshmen were charged with her premeditated murder once authorities were able to identify …

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A New Study Explains the Importance of Resting After a Concussion

Concussions can become serious if they are not treated properly. They can lead to serious brain damage and brain inflammation that can last for years after the initial concussion. Doctors often order concussion patients to rest for several days after …

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Oculus Rift – The Future of Headset VR, Finally Gets a Release Date and A Price

It has been nearly four years in the making but the consumer model of the Oculus Rift is soon to be released. The product is currently available for pre-order now and will ship to some of the platforms earliest backers …

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A Cheaper Computer Could Be The Model-T Ford For The Developing World

A recent Kickstarter campaign raised over 1 million dollars to bring a $15 computer to the market. The computer comes with and Ethernet port, 2 USB ports, and is expandable and upgradeable. It comes with memory from 512MB to 2GB. …

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Scientists Find Diseases in Well-Preserved 400 Year Old Hearts

Scientists uncovered ruins in Rennes, France.  The ruins were the remains of a convent, a Christian community of priests, nuns, etc.  Within the convent, they found five urns in the shape of hearts.  What was inside those urns?  Actual hearts.  …

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Photos of a Dwarf Planet

Planet? Not a planet? An argument that naturally arises when someone starts talking about what NASA has confirmed as a dwarf planet, Pluto. NASA decided Pluto is not a planet because of its size and location in the solar system.

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