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Growing Plants On The Moon

Technorati Tags: moon,base,science,atmosphere,vegetation Scientists are still trying to think of ways to make the Moon habitable for mankind. Good idea? Perhaps. Considering that our blue planet is suffering tremendously under the population explosion. It’s just going to be a matter of time and I think to be settling on the moon would be quite exciting […]

Astronauts At Higher Risk Of Cancer & Premature Aging

I think everyone would love to go into space. The very few that actually make it there, may be at risk of developing cancer and premature aging. Not very rosy prospects. Mice exposed to the high-energy particles found in space developed a harmful stress response. Their radiated cells generated large numbers of free radicals – […]

Crime Encoded In Our Genes?

Technorati Tags: crime,criminal,behaviour,gene,genetics,aggression It all lies in our genes. Well not all of it. I find this topic highly interesting… and according to latest research, our genes play a part in determining whether or not we are prone aggression and turn to crime. Research carried out at the Institute of Psychiatry in London showed a […]

New Antibiotics From Alligators

Alligators are fascinating creatures I think. Even more fascinating now that researchers at McNeese State University in Louisiana have found out that the critters might be used to make new anti-biotics. There’s all sorts of medication being made from deadly animals I guess, so why should they be any different? Apparently there’s a protein in […]