Category Archives: Weird Science

Robotic scientists in China have succeeded in ‘controlling’ live mice. Experts at the robot research centre in Shandong Technology University controlled white mice by stimulating micro-electrodes on their heads. The mice obeyed computer-generated commands to, in succession, "turn left", "turn … Continue reading →

RICHMOND, Va. (June 17, 2005) – People with bigger brains are smarter than their smaller-brained counterparts, according to a study conducted by a Virginia Commonwealth University researcher published in the journal "Intelligence." The study, published on line June 16, could … Continue reading →

A lost Leonardo fresco and tantalizing hints that remnants may still exist – hidden behind a wall in a Florence palazzo – has the art world abuzz. For 30 years, art work detective Maurizio Seracini has been searching for Leonardo … Continue reading →

A new University of Southern California computer system lets a user "drive" a piece of music, using a wheel and foot controls. The Expression Synthesis Project (ESP) interface, devised by a team led by Elaine Chew of the USC Viterbi … Continue reading →

It is a touchy use of the word "discovered" when a rodent that Laotians routinely eat is purchased at a market and then declared to be a new species. Just think of the debate over saying America was discovered by … Continue reading →

ROCKVILLE, MD- Long Island residents Joey Mirras and Sandy McAvoy, domestic partners of 14 years, have never considered themselves "activists" and have little interest in politics. But that was before the Food and Drug Administration made its controversial decision to … Continue reading →

The latest focus of apprehension over the headlong rush of biotechnology involves the creation of animal-human hybrids, known as chimeras. Distinguished groups of ethicists and scientists have been pondering what steps should be taken, if any, to head off the … Continue reading →

Egyptian scientists have finally lifted the veil of mystery surrounding famed pharaoh Tutankhamun’s death, saying he died of a swift attack of gangrene after breaking his leg. "After consultations with Italian and Swiss experts, Egyptian scientists … have found that … Continue reading →

TOKYO — To many Japanese, the key to their personality lies not in their stars but in their blood type. Type A’s, they believe, are perfectionists and make good accountants; Type B’s are sociable but selfish. Now one of Japan’s … Continue reading →

Falcarius utahensis was adapted for both ripping up plants and chasing down prey. image from PaleoForms LLC, Provo, Utah The fossil record seems so clear and convincing to the Dowbrigade that current mainstream doubt about its veracity threatens the very … Continue reading →

LIMA, Peru (Reuters) – Peruvian officials saved some 4,000 endangered frogs from being whizzed into popular drinks after they were found hidden in an abattoir. "We were checking the fridges when out jumped a frog. It had escaped, they were … Continue reading →