First Direct Photograph of Forming Planet Ever

Posted on 3/1/2013 @ 3:05 PM in #Science by cmshikany51 0 comments

Another exciting day for astronomers everywhere as they believe we have finally captured a direct photograph of an alien planet in the early stages of forming in close proximity to a star.The European Southern Observatory's gigantic telescope in Chile was able to snap pictures of the huge alien planet in the process of forming. Right now it shows a faint blobimmersed in a thick dust and gas cloud. This gives astronomers reason to classify this as a baby gas giant, similar to Jupiter.The location of the forming planet is about 335 light years from earth hovering around the star HD 100546. Interestingly enough, this star is thought to already be host to another giant planet orbiting about 6 times farther than the Earth is from the Sun. The new planet is roughly 70 times that distance.For more Blogs by Charlie Shikany go tohttp://community.wooeb.com/cmshikany

Higgs Boson Could Spell Doom for Universe

Posted on 2/19/2013 @ 7:01 PM in #Science by cmshikany51 0 comments

The subatomic particle that was discovered last year, which may be the long-sought Higgs boson, might cause our universe to come to a sudden, premature end.The mass of the particle was uncovered at the Large Hadron Collider in Geneva, the world's largest particle accelerator. The mass is critical to a calculation that portends the future of space and time."This calculation tells you that many tens of billions of years from now there'll be a catastrophe," Joseph Lykken, a theoretical physicist at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Ill., said Monday (Feb. 18) at the American Association for the Advancement of Science."It may be the universe we live in is inherently unstable, and at some point billions of years from now it's all going to get wiped out," added Lykken, a collaborator on one of the LHC's experiments.For those of you who do not know, the Higgs boson particle is a manifestation of an energy field pervading the universe called the Higgs field, which is thought to explain why

Near-Earth Asteroids Threat and Benefit to Earth

Posted on 2/5/2013 @ 10:14 AM in #Science by cmshikany51 0 comments

It will take nearly 15 years to identify all of the near-Earth asteroids of significant size and 10 times longer to characterize their materials at the rate they are being detected.Many scientists agree, astronomers should focus on more sky surveys to both, prepare Earth for threats and also to exploit the asteroids' contents.One day, these asteroids could be mined for metals such as platinum and cobalt, according to Charlie Beeson, a doctoral candidate in astronomy at Harvard University.Beeson added that, increasing the breadth of existing sky surveys and using an orbiting mission, could speed up the cosmic hunt for these dangerous but beneficial asteroids.

Ounce of Cocaine Wins Fourth-Grader First Place in Science Fair

Posted on 2/1/2013 @ 12:13 PM in #Science by cmshikany51 0 comments

According to the Miami Herald, Detective Douglas Bartlet provided his daughter with three detector canines and apporximately $1,300 worth of cocaine for the annual Coral Gables Preparatory Academy's science fair. In the science experiment labeled "Drug Sniffing Dogs", the little Emma Bartlet helped viewers find out which of the three dogs would find the stash fastest using their sense of smell. “The student’s science project involved a very unusual set of circumstances, including having a parent who is a well-respected police detective with experience in training dogs that sniff for illegal substances," Schuster's statement read. "From our understanding, the parent was the only person involved in working directly with the dogs and the hidden substances, which took place at a police training facility.”

New Organic Lake Weed Control Product Innovates The Lake Weed Killer Industry

Posted on 12/11/2012 @ 9:13 AM in #Science by mmediapress 0 comments

An organic and chemical-free product by the Derma Safe Company, called the Lake Bottom Blanket will revolutionize the lake weed control product market and entirely change the way that consumers deal with the lake weeds plaguing their water front properties, lakes, and ponds. The Derma Safe Company has developed products for the Military, and recently fulfilled a major contract with the Lake Bottom Blanket for the prestigious Lake Tahoe, an upscale destination in Nevada, which has long been an exclusive getaway for the rich and famous. Lake weed control is a major issue for many, from lake front home owners to people that host ponds in their backyards. Most in the past have treated their water with chemicals that kill fish, plants, and types of algae that keep the water naturally balanced and healthy. Lake Bottom Blanket has a patented product that has been revolutionary to their niche industry. It is made of non-chemical materials that only control the lake weeds and do not have any sort of affect on

Renewable Energy Stock Trading Alert: Amyris (NASDAQ:AMRS) Gains over 12%

Posted on 6/25/2012 @ 12:16 PM in #Science by investorideas 1 comments

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PHARMACEUTICAL NANOTECHNOLOGY DRUG DELIVERY TRAINING PROGRAMS- NANOPHARMACEUTICALS

Posted on 12/12/2011 @ 3:15 AM in #Science by nanoscience 0 comments

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NSTC Launches Nanotechnology Certification Training Programs

Posted on 11/24/2011 @ 5:01 AM in #Science by nanoscience 0 comments

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Life Technologies (LIFE) Announces Release of New Drug Delivery Technology

Posted on 8/2/2011 @ 10:48 AM in #Science by Bioflukes 0 comments

Life Technologies (NASDAQ:LIFE), the company that got us the Ion TorrentPersonal Genome Sequencer, has announced the development of a new drug delivery technology that is designed for rapid siRNA delivery in therapeutic applications with increased efficiency. The company has developed proprietary reagents that minimize toxicity and improve potency. The new technology is a major step over the conventional siRNA delivery systems that are prone to toxicity and inefficient when it comes to actual delivery. The new drug delivery system joins Life Science technology’s Invivofectamine 2.0 lipid based siRNA delivery technology, that was developed for researchers. The new technology is available for licensing in a new out-licensing program that the company has initiated.

Roche Launches Lightcycler Nano PCR Instrument

Posted on 7/21/2011 @ 9:32 AM in #Science by Bioflukes 8 comments

Basel, Switzerland based healthcare major Roche Applied Science has launched a new compact, silent and sleek real time PCR system LightCycler Nano on June 27, 2011. This system supports state of the art technology for fast PCR protocols featuring leading edge thermal resolution and reproducibility in addition to many other options in a small platform. LightCycler is being manufactured byRoche Applied Scienceunder an exclusive OEM agreement with IT-IS Life Sciences Ltd. The instrument makes use of proprietary dyes and reagents from Roche for precise and reproducible DNA amplification and melting curve analysis.LightCycler Nano System assures researchers accurate results with or without the necessity of a dedicated computer. The new PCR is compatible with an Apple Mac, Windows PC, a Linux Operating systems or even a USB stick. LightCycler Nano Realtime PCR instrument produces a high quality qPCR, genotyping and high resolution melting data by making use of the easy fit reagents, reaction vessels and

NSTC launches Nanotechnology Training Programs

Posted on 6/11/2011 @ 7:12 AM in #Science by nanoscience 0 comments

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Did We Bring Sex to the Planet?

Posted on 5/12/2011 @ 6:10 PM in #Science by Bruce 0 comments

Did we bring sex to the planet?Sex, sounds almost universal huh? What if that some at some point a terrestrial race evolves to a junction, when it becomes a choice to bind their energy to another energetic being if they so choose, in our case we call this being the earth. As far as I know there isn't a being on this planet that gets the quality and quantity of sex that we get. I purpose that perhaps we brought sex to the planet. It maybe one of the qualities of our species that is coveted by others. What if only by our race being merged with the planet were other beings able to choose sex as part of their evolutionary paradigm.That is to say that beings trade and use the qualities of other beings as they evolve. This would also suggest that evolution occurs in a much bigger way than science currently has come to understand it.Could sex one of the magical aspects of the human energy? Have we learned to love our own reflection though dividing ourselves and finding ourselves again though sex? We do love to see

CBI, JAH, MJS.V, Crown Equity, PEG - CRWEWallstreet.com Stock Report! January 11th 2011

Posted on 1/11/2011 @ 12:13 PM in #Science by CRWEWallStreet 0 comments

Majestic Gold Corp. (TSX.V:MJS) ("Majestic") engages in the exploration and development of mineral properties in China. The company focuses on its gold project located in the prolific gold region of Song Jiagou in eastern Shandong Province. Majestic Gold Corp. is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Majestic Gold has announced the results of an updated resource estimate on its Song Jiagou Mine. As part of the ongoing assessment on the Song Jiagou Mine, Wardrop Engineering Inc. ("Wardrop") has revised their previous resource estimate (NR 23 April, 2010) as a result of the revision to the contract mining costs (NR 30 September 2010) which allowed cut-off grades to be reduced from 0.40 g/t to 0.30 g/t and warranted a revision of the block model. Subsequent to the initial resource estimate, Wardrop determined that rotating the block model perpendicular to drilling direction was the most favorable orientation to evaluate the deposit and to calculate the revised resource. The new cut-off grade and the

ROC, Rockwood Holdings - Weekend Stock Alert from StockHotTips.com

Posted on 12/17/2010 @ 5:21 PM in #Science by stockhottips 3 comments

Rockwood Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ROC) announced today that it has reached an agreement to sell its AlphaGary plastic compounding business to Mexichem S.A.B.de C.V. for $300 million in cash. AlphaGary is the largest division in Rockwood’s Specialty Compounds segment. Commenting on the transaction, Rockwood Chairman and CEO Seifi Ghasemi said that the company expects to use the proceeds of the sale to reduce debt. He added, “The completion of the sale of this compounding business is another step in concentrating our portfolio on high-margin specialty chemicals and advanced materials businesses. This sale will further enhance our overall Adjusted EBITDA margins, improve our leverage ratio and help maximize shareholder value.” AlphaGary manufactures specialty plastic compounds for the wire and cable business as well as medical applications and other uses. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval, and Rockwood expects the transaction to

Grandparents Honored At Tri-City Christian School, A Private Christian School In San Diego County

Posted on 11/2/2010 @ 1:53 AM in #Science by SchoolSanDiego 0 comments

At Tri-City Christian School, a private Christian school in San Diego County, the Annual Grandparents’ Day Celebration was a huge blessing to over 250 grandparents who were honored by the elementary school students. Grandparents came from as far as Russia and South Africa to enjoy their day at TCCS! A group of 15 parent volunteers arrived at 8:00 AM to assist our private Christian school in making the event a blessing to our guests. Grandparents got to experience the delicious taste of Coach Bickley’s Tri-Tip sandwiches served by our hospitable kitchen staff and parent volunteers. Under the leadership of our music teacher, Kyle Cannons, the elementary students performed and sang worship songs, displayed a slide show featuring our grandparents and their TCCS grandchildren, topped off by a video of our students blessing their grandparents. Our grandparents were also presented with a bouquet of flowers provided by an anonymous TCCS family as well as a Tri-City Christian School license plate frame. This annual

Toshiba Recalls Notebook Computers for Overheating

Posted on 9/5/2010 @ 4:03 PM in #Science by Brendan123456789101112 0 comments

Toshiba has issued a worldwide recall of about 41,000 notebook computers. The company says the computers may overheat and burn users. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there have been 129 reported cases of the plastic casing around the AC adapter plug melting due to overheating.The affected modes are the Satellite T135, Satellite T135D and Satellite ProT130. They were sold between August 2009 and August 2010.Toshiba is asking customers to visit their website and download a software program called BIOS. BIOS will detect whether a recalled computer is overheating. If the computer overheats, the program will direct the customer to contact Toshiba for a free repair before it disables the computer’s external power. Customers without access to the Internet can call Toshiba to get the software.###Click here for moreTechnology NewsAbout WooEBWooEB Community is a business, music andsocial networking community. WooEB provides members with a wealth of applications that enable them to create an

Garmin Recalls 1.25 Million Nuvi GPS Systems

Posted on 8/27/2010 @ 2:46 PM in #Science by Brendan123456789101112 0 comments

Garmin has issued a voluntary recall of 1.25 million Nuvi personal navigation devices. The company says that “in rare circumstances” the Nuvi could be a fire hazard. The devices have a battery that may overheat when used in models with a certain circuit board.Garmin will replace the battery in all affected products. The recall includes models 200W, 250W, 260W, and 7xx (xx is a two-digit number). “Garmin will replace the battery and insert a spacer on top of the battery next to the PCB before returning the nüvi to affected customers free of charge," the company said in a statement.Owners of Garmin devices can also visit the company’s Web site to determine if their device is part of the recall.###Click here for moreTechnology NewsAbout WooEBWooEB Community is a business, music andsocial networking community. WooEB provides members with a wealth of applications that enable them to create an in-depth profile within the community. Profiles include an About Me, Background and Lifestyle, Videos, Photo sharing, News,

Big San Andreas Quakes More Frequent than Thought

Posted on 8/24/2010 @ 10:22 AM in #Science by ken1 0 comments

Las Vegas, NV -(CRWENEWSWIRE) Earthquakes strike along California’s San Andreas Fault more often than scientists previously thought, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of California, Irvine and Arizona State charted temblors that occurred there stretching back 700 years. They found that large ruptures have occurred on the Carrizo Plain portion of the San Andreas Fault – about 100 miles (160 kilometers) northwest of Los Angeles – as often as every 45 to 144 years. But the last big quake was in 1857, more than 150 years ago. The researchers said that while it’s possible the fault is experiencing a natural lull, they think it’s more likely a major quake could happen soon. “If you’re waiting for somebody to tell you when we’re close to the next San Andreas earthquake, just look at the data,” said UCI seismologist and study leader Lisa Grant Ludwig. The team probed the history of the fault by collecting charcoal samples from carefully dug trenches in the Carrizo Plain. The charcoal forms

Death Valley Mystery: What Makes Rocks Wander

Posted on 8/23/2010 @ 5:05 PM in #Science by ken1 0 comments

Las Vegas, NV - (CRWENEWSWIRE) - A section of California's Death Valley is home to a strange phenomenon: Rocks that litter the landscape seem to move on their own, leaving long trails behind them in the cracked, bone-dry clay. These wanderings have baffled scientists for more than five decades. Nobody has ever caught a glimpse of the stones actually moving, yet move they must, because the rocks' locations, and the trails they leave behind them, change over time. A group of young scientists is taking a crack at solving the puzzle of this odd desert area known as Racetrack Playa. Most of the wandering stones are about the size of a one-liter soda bottle and far heavier, according to Brian Jackson, a NASA scientist who has been studying the area for more than four years. "You don't expect 20-pound (9-kilogram) rocks to go sliding across the ground very easily, but they seem to do that on occasion," Jackson said. Jackson said crackpot theories abound to explain the stones' travels across the playa (a

Twitter Hit by Major Bug, Users Lose Service as well as Friends and Followers

Posted on 5/25/2010 @ 12:29 AM in #Science by Brendan123456789101112 0 comments

Twitter has been hit by what is being described as a major bug that interrupted members’ service as well as erased all of their friends and followers.The bug allowed members to force other members to become a follow of their Tweets by simply typing in “accept” followed by their username. This bug became problematic as it spread across the social networking site.Twitter has said the hack has been repaired but as part of that repair the site was forced to temporarily reset accounts, leaving members with zero friends and followers. This was addressed in a blog posted by the site in which it stated “We identified and resolved a bug that permitted a user to 'force' other users to follow them. We're now working to rollback all abuse of the bug that took place.”Twitter believes they will be able to restore all information including friends and followers to the accounts affected by the hack.Click here for moreScience and Technology NewsAbout WooEBWooEB Community is a business, music andsocial networking community.