Daily Archives: February 23, 2012

What is Humanism?

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Deskarati

Humanism is an approach in study, philosophy, world view or practice that focuses on human values and concerns, attaching prime importance to human rather than divine or supernatural matters. According to Greg M. Epstein, “Humanism today can be categorized as a movement, a philosophy of life or worldview, … Continue reading →

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Gadolinium

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Deskarati
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World’s Deepest Land Animal Discovered

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Deskarati

In the dark abyss of the world’s deepest known cave lurks a newly found species of primitive eyeless insect, one that researchers are calling the deepest land animal ever found. The creature, now known as Plutomurus ortobalaganensis, is one of … Continue reading →

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Researchers build first physical ‘metatronic’ circuit

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Deskarati

The technological world of the 21st century owes a tremendous amount to advances in electrical engineering, specifically, the ability to finely control the flow of electrical charges using increasingly small and complicated circuits. And while those electrical advances continue to … Continue reading →

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You need to be healthy to be a heart-throb

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Deskarati

Men with strong immune systems are most attractive to members of the opposite sex according to a new study from the University of Abertay Dundee and partners. The research, which identifies a link between testosterone, facial attractiveness, and the stress hormone … Continue reading →

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