Are Birth Control Pills Changing Evolution?

After reading this article the part that gives me hope is: "Humans choose partners through their body odor and tend to be attracted to those with a dissimilar genetic make-up to themselves, maintaining genetic diversity.

Pot Might Ease stress PTSD

"Israeli researchers conducted a series of experiments in which rats were subjected to stressful experiences, such as receiving electric shocks.

Monster Man on the loose

Here is political neutral article -- A palate cleanser of sorts before we get back to the chore of correcting the ills of the world. I seeded an link several months ago about an urban artist that made "monsters" out of traffic cones. Here is a link to the original article.

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lithium titanate batteries an expected lifespan of 12 to 15 years in any climate

"There was a rare show of bipartisan support on Capitol Hill as senators from both sides of the aisle marveled at a fast-charging electric bus that may be coming soon to a city near you"

Japanese fishing trawler sunk by giant jellyfish

"The trawler, the Diasan Shinsho-maru, capsized off Chiba`as its three-man crew was trying to haul in a net containing dozens of huge Nomura's jellyfish. Each of the jellyfish can weigh up to 200 kg "

Gas mask bra secures Ig Nobel prize

"Luminaries from the world of improbable research last night gathered at Harvard's Sanders Theatre for the 19th Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony, which saw honours awarded to a gas mask bra, research proving cows with names give more milk, and similarly vital work showing that "kitchen re …

Hello, Where is Detroit?

OK -- what happened to Detroit. I know they have been having their problems but to be left off of a map??

Secretive Startup ultracapacitor company EEStor Worth More Than $1.5 Billion

"EEStor, the ultracapacitor company that has produced more obscure technology milestone announcements than evidence of a working energy storage unit, may have an implied market value of more than $1.5 billion."

From Smart Grid to Big Brother?

Oh God -- now the grid is watching me. An interesting take on the upgrade of our appliances and power grid.

Toyota Engineers New Flower Species to Absorb Emissions at Prius Factories

"Toyota has long faced the criticism that the process of manufacturing Priuses has a larger environmental impact than most cars.

bio-based motor oil now available for cars

Biodegradable motor oil for cars and trucks seems like a good idea.

'Impossible' Device Could Propel Flying Cars

The Emdrive is an electromagnetic drive that would generate thrust from a closed system — "impossible" say some experts. It will be capable of vertical takeoff and hovering silently in place.

Tesla Goes 313 Miles on Single Charge

"The red Roadster competing in Global Green Challenge traveled through the Australian outback from Alice Springs to Coober Pedy and rolled into town with three miles left on the battery.

Tesla Totaled by a Pirus

Now here is something you don't see every day -- a Tesla totaled by a Pirus. As bad as it looks everyone is OK.

Senator to Pentagon: Stop the Sweetheart Russian Helo Deals

"At issue are a series of ad hoc decisions that were made to buy Russian helicopters for Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan, much of it financed by U.S. taxpayer dollars.

24 hours of LEMONS race

Not Le Mons -- Lemons, Bring out your Gremlins, Fiats and Yugos. This is the race for you.

Nissan's Wild Land Glider EV May Yet Fly

Electric, 4 wheels, cool leaning suspension ---

Top 5 Incredible Retrofitted Eco Rides

Some really cool "Green rides"

Congress Says Aptera’s EV Is a Car

The Govt wants to classify 2 passenger, 3 wheel vehicles as cars -- HMMMMM -- good idea?

Gallery: 10 Cars Way Too Far Ahead of Their Time

A hybrid in 1899? Yep! --- a lot of stuff we think of as "new" isn't so new after all.

Indonesian Yeti Sighting

"Yeti sighted in Jungle !!!! Two team members have sighted the Yeti while we were in the jungle. I heard a large animal moving towards us. Subsequently the creature was then sighted by team member Dave Archer and Sahar Didmus, a forest ranger.

California to Ban Power-Sucking Big Screen TVs Next Month

"In what's sure to be a contentious issue, California is moving to ban on energy-hogging big screen TVs. The idea first picked up steam earlier this year, but now it's looking more and more like a sure thing: the Golden State will be the first in the nation to enact such a ban."

Pedal-Powered OLPC Laptop for Kids in Afghanistan

Video and short article about a pedal powered laptop which will be used in Afghanistan.

Ancient Sanskrit Pictograph near Sedona, Arizona?

"Palatki ruin and rock art site sits several miles away from a highway that connects Sedona to Cottonwood.

redox flow batteries allow "refill" for your EV

"German researchers say a new type of electric vehicle battery that runs on electrolyte fluid can be recharged as easily as refilling a petrol tank.

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