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Universe not fat, just big-boned.
Researchers using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory have discovered that the universe may weigh 10 to 20% less than previously estimated. It all stems from X-rays astronomers thought were emanating from heavy dust and gases between galaxies, but are actually more likely coming from relatively fit and trim photons and electrons. Less matter also means that there’s less dark matter, all…
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Million Dollar Preliminary Challenge conducted tonight
PLACE: The Middle East club TIME: 12:30 a.m. PARTIAL TRANSCRIPT: CLAIMANT (C): (APPROACHES RESEARCHER) Yo, your glasses are sweet. RESEARCHER (R): Thanks. (POLITE SMILE) C: Damn you are looking fine. (PLACES HAND ON R’S LOWER BACK) R: Um. (MOVES AWAY FROM C, LOOKS DESPERATELY FOR FRIEND RETURNING FROM BAR) C: When’s this band going on? It’s late. What is it,…
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“Mythbusters” saves lives!
No, really! Julian Shaw, the 14-year-old punk rocker who used what he had learned from TV series MythBusters to save a 54-year-old from a freight train, is being honoured as a hero by producers of the television science program. Article here. Posted by my buddy Richard Saunders on Facebook.
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"Mythbusters" saves lives!
No, really! Julian Shaw, the 14-year-old punk rocker who used what he had learned from TV series MythBusters to save a 54-year-old from a freight train, is being honoured as a hero by producers of the television science program. Article here. Posted by my buddy Richard Saunders on Facebook.
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No time to post, so here’s a cartoon!
Thanks to reader Travis for sending this to me today. Does anyone know the artist? I can’t help but wonder if this is inspired by my diatribe on homeopathy and peeing in bathtubs, possibly the most popular article I wrote last year.
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No time to post, so here's a cartoon!
Thanks to reader Travis for sending this to me today. Does anyone know the artist? I can’t help but wonder if this is inspired by my diatribe on homeopathy and peeing in bathtubs, possibly the most popular article I wrote last year.
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Philly has a cool new science store!
Those of you in around Philadelphia (South Jersey, Delaware, etc.): there’s a new science store in Manayunk that you have to support. Yes, “have to,” I’m sorry, there’s just no arguing the point. Today is the grand opening of Spectrum Scientifics, located at 4403 Main St. The store is the brainchild of my good friend and (and dedicated skeptic) Matt,…
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Criss Angel throws down on Phenomenon
Last night’s live episode of Phenomenon included an act by Jim Callahan, who represents himself as a psychic with real paranormal powers. Callahan did an ultra-lame channeling trick — here are his main crimes: Using a Cosby kid as an audience aid Not actually showing us the Cosby kid choosing an item to put in a box Sitting on stage…
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