Monthly Archives: January 2009
The Internet Just Ate Itself
2 CommentsJanuary 22, 2009 – 9:25 pm
Tumour Drill!
0 CommentsJanuary 21, 2009 – 9:20 pm
See that thing at the top of the page? Well thanks to the magic of science brain tumour patients will soon be able to experience the thrill of having something like that burrowing through their brains! In nature, female wood wasps have a serated ovipositor that they use to plant eggs deep inside trees, causing bother for honey-seeking bears everywhere. This idea has now been married to robotics by scientists at imperial college London. Team member Ferdinando Rodriguez y Baena claims:
“It can insinuate itself into the tissue with the minimum amount of force,”
Insinuate. Into the tissue. Great use of language to sell the thing there Fernando! Still, even an insectophobe like me recognises this is better than a tumour, and I cant wait for somebody to weaponize this fucker.
LINK (New Scientist)
Five Scientists..One Of Them A Beautiful Woman…
0 CommentsJanuary 20, 2009 – 7:51 pm
Ok, so there’s no news yet whether or not there’ll be space for Raquel Welch, but that hasn’t stopped Dr. Dan Peer, of Tel Aviv University’s own Department of Cell Research and Immunology building a tiny submarine with the full intention of injecting into your buttocks (should you become ill of course). In great news for the sickly among you Dr Peer tells us:
“Our lab is creating biological nano-machines, which can target specific cells. In fact, we can target any protein that might be causing disease or disorder in the human body. This new invention treats the source, not the symptoms.”
In essence, the machines are guided by biological functions, following immune cells to diseased areas and delivering RNAi, a drug system that works by reprogramming faulty RNA information at a cellular level. So, a fantastic, all natural cure for nearly any disease coming soon, followed by an amazing adventure for Dennis Quaid. There is no downside to this.
LINK (AFTVU)
Mark Gormley Is God!
0 CommentsJanuary 20, 2009 – 7:08 pm
That’s it. After years of being a card cerrying metalhead I have to give up. Because of this. Mark Gormley. The greatest song, by the greatest rockstar in the greatest video ever. Witness the glory of him moving from foot to foot, or talking to someone (probably a spirit guide) off screen. I am converted to his singer songwriter ways. All hail Gormley!!
LINK
Bullet Proof & Stylish
3 CommentsJanuary 19, 2009 – 11:22 pm
For the urban (combat) gentleman. An exclusive line of bullet proof clothing. Unlike traditional body armour, this is actually pretty good looking stuff, and not likely to draw attention to whatever it is you’re doing in an inconspicuous bullet proof shirt. Manufacturer ANXO are your people when you need a new shirt then.
