Thinking May Become Obsolete!

December 10, 2013
One of the most common complaints about social media is the banality of some status updates. Do we really need to know what our friends had for breakfast, or whether they couldn't get the stain out of their favourite shirt?... continued

Europe Hit By Worst Storm for 60 Years

December 10, 2013
When it comes to predicting weather patterns, Whitley Strieber's forecasts are uncannily accurate. Beginning last summer, Unknown Country's Climate Watch began warning that violent weather would be seen in Europe and that flooding would be likely during the winter months.... continued

Weekender: Is Veteran’s Administration Hiding Rendlesham Facts?

December 7, 2013
We have many reasons to thank our servicemen: for their bravery, for their focus and commitment, for their selflessness and now, it seems, for their unwitting decision to forfeit their basic human rights. A court case is pending involving Tech.... continued

Comet Ison: Gone in a Blaze of Glory

December 6, 2013
Sky-watchers had high hopes for the arrival of Comet ISON. It was forecast to be the 'comet of the century', and was destined to have had a significant impact on both the worlds of astronomy and astrology. Unfortunately, the predictions... continued

Step Forward in the Search for ET

December 5, 2013
The theory that there may be life on other planets both in our solar system and beyond seems to gain more credibility on an almost weekly basis. The latest reports from the Hubble telescope indicate that definite signs of water... continued

Is Cold Fusion Now A Reality?

December 4, 2013
Keeping up with the neighbours can be a real headache. You have just put down a new patio, and then the Bernsteens at Number 34 trump this by building a home cinema. Where do you go from there? Well, Italian... continued

Fukushima: A Continuing Threat?

December 3, 2013
The horrors of the Fukushima nuclear disaster have receded into the background for many as it no longer dominates the headlines, but in reality the threat continues and is being perpetuated by further incidents of adverse weather. Typhoons hitting Japan... continued

Weekender – The Science of Thanksgiving

November 30, 2013
TheThanksgiving holiday is a time to reflect upon all of the good things in our lives, and to give thanks for them. Some would argue, however, that our world would be a much better place if 'thanksgiving' became a daily... continued

Scientists Discover Viable Alternative Fuel

November 29, 2013
As the US undergoes its busiest travel week of the year, it is timely to reflect on the future of our fuel supplies. The modern world relies so heavily on the need for mobility, but, with our current reliance on... continued

Will Comet ISON Survive its Sweep Past the Sun?

November 28, 2013
The universe is putting on its own Thanksgiving Day light show in the form of Comet ISON, which is set to graze the sun tomorrow. Assuming that the comet does not disintegrate under the pressure of strong gravitational forces or... continued