Daily Archives: July 2, 2012

Hidden portals in Earth’s magnetic field

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Deskarati

 A favorite theme of science fiction is “the portal” — an extraordinary opening in space or time that connects travelers to distant realms.  A good portal is a shortcut, a guide, a door into the unknown. If only they actually … Continue reading →

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US sees stronger hints of Higgs

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Deskarati

Hints of the Higgs boson detected last year by a US “atom smasher” have become even stronger, scientists have said.  The news comes amid fevered speculation about an announcement by researchers at the Large Hadron Collider on Wednesday. Finding the particle … Continue reading →

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Real Hot Wheels Cars

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Deskarati

For every kid who has ever played with Hot Wheels, this video is like a crazy dream come true. Drivers Tanner Foust and Greg Tracy conquered the 60-foot double loop over the weekend at the X Games in Los Angeles. … Continue reading →

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Ancient ‘Cow Woman’ Skeleton Called Bizarre

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Deskarati

The skeleton of a 1,400-year-old Anglo-Saxon woman buried alongside a cow has emerged from a former children’s playground near Cambridge in England, making the “cow woman” an extraordinary unique find. Described as “hugely exciting” and “bizarre,” the burial was uncovered by … Continue reading →

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Injecting life-saving oxygen into a vein

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Deskarati

Patients unable to breathe because of acute lung failure or an obstructed airway need another way to get oxygen to their blood—and fast—to avoid cardiac arrest and brain injury. A team led by researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital has designed … Continue reading →

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