Science festivals bring out the finest thinkers whether they be professional participants, or interested audiences of observers and spectators. Science festivals present innovative demonstrations and educational exhibits that are fun and inviting and cover a wide scope of activities. A…
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There have been many accidental scientific discoveries through the ages. Isaac Asimov said, “The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not ‘Eureka!’, but ‘That’s funny.’” Here are a few accidental discoveries that…
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According to a special on ABC-TV this week, there is a place in the United States where, for a price of $70,000, you can have your body cryogenically frozen when you die. They drain the body of blood and all…
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Serendipity is the basis of of many important accidental scientific discoveries. Serendipitous discoveries seemed to be common in Pharmacology and Chemistry. “In the fields of observation, chance favors only the prepared mind.”-Louis Pasteur Penicillin is an important accidental scientific discovery…
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Astrology is not a science in the sense that physics or chemistry are sciences. In the natural sciences, we try to make logical correlations between our observations of physical phenomena. We try to find rational explanations called theories and often…
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What Is Layered Voice Technology? Terrorists beware: A wide range of technologically brilliant equipment is now available for use in screening inbound travelers who may have more to hide than even the sharpest, most seasoned of security agents can manually…
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I really do think that robots could take over the world. This is not science fiction but a real belief. Now, I am not saying that the world will end up like the Terminator or the Matrix movies. I mean…
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The story on lead in toys had seemingly gone away, but recently on NPR it resurfaced again. The Consumer Products Safety Commission has plans to increase regulations on consumer products such as toys. Until the safety issues with toys are…
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I find it hard to believe that we are alone in the universe, so my answer is no. I do not believe that we are alone. It is believed that life on our planet began with the amoeba crashing into…
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Do I have any unquestionable proof? The answer is a clear no. But do I possess the ability to accept that, in all probability, there is ‘life’ out there, then the answer would be yes. It cannot be believed that…
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