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Scientists build a flying jellyfish!
November 26, 2013It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it’s a . . . jellyfish? Researchers have built a small vehicle that is able to fly through the air using graceful, undulating movements similar to those of a jellyfish swimming through water.... continued
Another fatal storm hits the US
November 26, 2013It seems as though wild weather events have rarely been out of the headlines recently. It has been a bleak weekend in some parts of America after yet another fatal storm blasted its way through five US states. While parts... continued
Weekender: JFK: 50 Years On Will The Truth Be Revealed?
November 23, 2013It seems almost irreverent to sully the memory of this fine man by debating yet another conspiracy-style theory, yet 50 years after his death controversy still surrounds the president's murder. It has been difficult to lay the case to rest... continued
Quantum Physicist States:’Death’ is All in the Mind
November 22, 2013 Most scientists dismiss the idea of 'life after death' as a fanciful notion which is impossible to prove. In fact, new research indicates that it is actually the idea of 'death' which is becoming less likely and harder to prove,... continued
Ancient History Reveals More Secrets
November 20, 2013It seems that the past is still an evolving mystery with many secrets yet to reveal. Just when archaeologists think that they have our ancient history nailed, new discoveries occur which undermine all previously-held theories and leave researchers scratching their... continued
Unusual weather worldwide – Cyclone Cleopatra kills 16 people in Europe
November 19, 2013The weird weather continues worldwide: Cyclone Cleopatra devastated the Italian island of Sardinia on Monday leaving at least 16 people dead and more still missing. Flash floods - in some areas up to 3 metres (10ft) high - swept away... continued
Study Predicted Increase in Severe Storms
November 19, 2013 The assault on the Mid-West by a total of 81 tornadoes has left 8 people dead, and more may be still buried amongst wreckage. Indiana saw 23 tornadoes and Kentucky 13, but Illinois suffered the brunt of the storm when... continued
Surprise Late Season Storms Slam US Midwest
November 18, 2013A powerful and dangerous late season storm system has generated more than 50 tornadoes and killed at least 3 people across the US midwest, and will continue to develop over the evening hours. The town of Washington, Illinois has been effectively... continued
Weekender – Animal Consciousness Could Surpass Our Own
November 16, 2013Do animals possess the same level of consciousness as humans? Unknown Country explores the possibility that "dumb animals" may be as sentient - or even more so - than humans. Because we are unable to communicate directly with animal species, the... continued
Invisibility Cloaks are now Science Fact
November 14, 2013Invisibility cloaking is no longer the stuff of science fiction: two researchers in The Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering have demonstrated an effective invisibility cloak that is thin, scalable and adaptive to different types and... continued