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Scientific News for Non-Scientists
Simulating the Big Bang.
Nov 23rd
The Large Hadron Collider located beneath the Franco-Swiss border is back in full swing. It is the worlds largest machine, and is expected to reveal great things in physics realm. On Friday the 20th the machine was re-started after more than a years worth of repairs. It’s first operation was on October 21st 2008.
The Large Hadron Collider will simulate close trailing Big Bang conditions.
If you find yourself venturing indoors at times…
Nov 5th
… try introducing indoor plants into your space. One study found various common plants can significantly improve air quality. You may think the air outside is more polluted, however, indoor air can be 12 times as foul. The air may help cause asthma, cancer and various nasty disorders.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091104140816.htm
The Nereus research vehicle…
Nov 3rd
…dove 6.8 miles into the ocean on its first test run. This submersible uses LEDs to see where there is no light. The Nereus will allow scientists to locate new species and habitats.
~ Discover magazine, November 2009