Category Archives: News

Earth-like planet discovered

Posted on April 1, 2012 by

Today the Griffith Observatory has announced that they have spotted a planet that is eerily similar to Earth. It is believed that this planet, 74N-45GX, contains large bodies of water on the surface and shows signs of geothermal activity. This … Continue reading →

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3-D TV falls flat

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

It has come to my attention that several companies are working on a 3-D TV for which you don’t need those stupid glasses. I’m talking about the glasses with thick plastic frames that make your nose itch and your eyes … Continue reading →

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The beauty of science

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

Thanks to Wired, I stumbled upon a site which shows some breathtaking images of optics. Optics, a branch of physics, deals with the behaviour and properties of light and lends itself to some amazing photography opportunities. While you’d have to … Continue reading →

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The anniversary of Titan

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

On this day, in 1655, Christiaan Huygens discovered Titan. Titan is the largest moon of Saturn and the only satellite known to have a dense atmosphere. Perhaps more exciting is that it is the only rock out there other than … Continue reading →

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Magic and Science: the debunking alliance

Posted on March 24, 2012 by

Professional magician and longtime skeptic James Randi has issued out a call to scientists. Magicians like him are ready and waiting to use their skills and knowledge to aid in the exposure of flim-flam. In the ongoing quest to debunk … Continue reading →

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