Sick of Hangovers? Try a ‘Volcanic’ Pill
“LONDON (Reuters) – Forget black coffee or fried breakfasts. Salvation for hung-over drinkers may have arrived in an unlikely new form — volcanic rock.”
Bud Versus the Volcano?
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Category Archives: science and technology
Trying to be Barbie
I really hope this didn't come as a shock to anyone.
Idealized Women in TV Ads Make Girls Feel Bad
By Alan Mozes
"TV commercials that depict idealized images of rail-thin feminine beauty can send young female viewers–particularly those who place great importance on their appearance–into an immediate tailspin of increased anger and body dissatisfaction, Australian researchers say."
"'Viewing television commercials containing images of the unrealistic thin-ideal for women caused adolescent girls to feel less confident, more angry and more dissatisfied with their weight and appearance,' said study lead author Duane Hargreaves of Flinders University in South Australia."
I’m Not a Homophobe
…I just disapprove of the lifestyle.
Study: Homophobia is not a phobia
"SUMMARY: Homophobia is a misnomer, according to a group of U.S. psychologists. The psychologists from the University of Arkansas claim that homophobia is not an actual phobia because it’s caused by disgust, not fear or anxiety."
Beauty, Eh!
Study: Beer Builds Strong Bones
"Scientists have kept the secret to strong bones bottled up for years. Now, a new study has raised the bar on the list of nutrients that could have benefits…A new study shows beer is rich in the mineral silicon. Researchers said that learning which parts of our diet have high concentrations of silicon may be key to preventing osteoporosis."
Minority Report?
Robot cameras ‘will predict crimes before they happen’
By Andrew Johnson
“CCTV: By learning behaviour patterns, computers could soon alert police when an unmanned camera sees ‘suspicious’ activity”