2019-03-01
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Weekender: Earth-like planets may be common and populated by “designer humans”
November 8, 2013Scientists now confirm that there is a high probability that the universe harbours an abundance of habitable planets. NASA's Kepler telescope has provided information to indicate that one in every five sun-like stars is orbited by planets comparable to Earth.... continued
Strongest Storm Ever Recorded Strikes Philippines
November 8, 2013Jeff Masters, founder of Weather Underground has announced that Super Typhoon Haiyan has made landfall in the Philippines as the most powerful storm in recorded history. It contains sustained winds of 196 miles per hour, far more than the 145... continued
Minority Report: Is Pre-Crime Now a Legal Reality?
November 8, 2013Can criminals really be convicted of crimes that they 'might' commit, but haven't actually perpetrated? This sounds like a scenario snatched straight from science-fiction; certainly when Philip K. Dick wrote "The Minority Report" back in 1956 the concept seemed fanciful,... continued
Your Stress Response can become a Genetic Legacy
November 7, 2013Scientists are discovering that chronic stress can alter gene expression, and consequently "stress", or our body's response to it, can be passed down through generations as an unwanted legacy from our predecessors. New research shows that chronic stress changes gene... continued
More new species found including dolphins and a “purring monkey”
November 6, 2013 Following the discovery of a 'Lost world' full of unknown species in an unexplored Australian rainforest last week, a team of researchers working for the Wildlife Conservation Society, the American Museum of Natural History, and numerous other groups have found... continued
Teen homicides on the increase – could diet be the key?
November 6, 2013In the wake of the most recent school shootings in the US, the question left hanging in the air is why these type of incidents - and teenage violent crimes in general - are on the increase. A recent publication... continued
Lethal Threat May Cause Whale Extinction
November 5, 2013One of the most beautiful and haunting sounds on the planet, whale song is thought to have healing powers and is widely used for meditation and relaxation. Whales use sound to locate food and companions, and rely on their songs... continued
All-Hallows Day Special: the Argument for Angels
November 2, 2013As we leave the darkness of All Hallow's Eve behind and wake to the sanctity of All Hallows Day, or All Souls Day as it is also known, Unknowncountry looks at the presence of angels in modern-day life. The word... continued
Halloween Special: Could your house be haunted?
November 1, 2013You've been hearing bumps and unexplained footsteps in the middle of the night, or get the feeling that someone is watching you, but when you turn round there is nobody there. The door opens or closes on its own, the... continued
New Form of Terrorism in the US?
October 31, 2013There is apparently no legally binding definition of the word terrorism in the eyes of the criminal justice system, though it is described by the Oxford dictionary as "the unofficial or unauthorized use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit... continued