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2013-05-23 19:18:25 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Best GIF ever? Best GIF ever.

2013-05-23 10:00:48 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

THIS

2013-05-22 18:07:15 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Cat Rings Bell For Service And Treat 

2013-05-20 19:14:17 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Epic... That's all you really need to know. Watch the full length trailer for Batman: Arkham Origins now: Batman: Arkham Origins Official Trailer

2013-05-19 13:56:18 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 2 +1s)

Learn some Chinese just by watching this video. Great way to learn!

2013-05-19 13:45:25 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

#Romania   #nature   #biketrip  

2013-05-19 13:44:12 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Mesmerizing Eyes

Presenting Valkyrja, the cutest Siberian Husky puppy observing the Icelandic moss with her beautiful eyes.

Photographer: Baldvin ~ http://goo.gl/2lO30

2013-05-19 09:03:58 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

2013-05-18 07:57:53 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

#greysanatomy
Some of the "Grey's Anatomy" ' s soundtracks from the last episode.
1. Ingrid Michaelson - With You;
2. Sara Jackson-Holman - Freight Train :
Freight Train Lyrics  

2013-05-17 19:30:34 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

2013-05-17 17:27:56 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

2013-05-17 17:13:41 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

CERN opens its doors during the last weekend of September this year.

You could meet the people who make the discoveries, visit the installations where they work, discover the computer centre that is at the heart of the worldwide computing grid, explore hi-tech laboratories, descend 100 metres underground to the experimental caverns, visit the control centres where the scientists and engineers monitor and control their elaborate instruments, take in fascinating presentations about this amazing scientific adventure…

CERN will be open to the general public from 09:00 to 20:00 on Saturday 28 September http://plus.google.com/events/cs05m5emd393srciacr7mtq85fk and Sunday 29 September http://plus.google.com/events/cnsap0a2p3lbtecarm23da29o3s.

The detailed programme and instructions on how to sign up for the underground visits will be available soon via http://cern.ch/opendays.

2013-05-17 17:08:40 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Get caught up on the #news  before heading into the weekend! Watch our 13-minute summary of today's top headlines. (And then share it with your friends.)

2013-05-17 16:57:25 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Rhododendrons - June 2009, Retezat Mountains, Romania
Now that I have more experience and I know few more things about photography that in 2009, I wish I could go back in time and retake some of the images that I shot in that trip.
Hopefully, this June I will have a good time and the appropriate weather for getting nice rhododendrons images. I will accompany also my good friend Dorin Bofan in a photo tour there http://www.dorinbofan.com/PhotoTours/Minunile-Retezatului/22102029_2gMrLj .

2013-05-17 16:53:21 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Stranded

This giant leatherback sea turtle was stranded before being rescued and returned to the water by volunteers. The leatherback is the largest of the ancient reptile family, growing 4-8 feet in length and weighing up to 2000 pounds.

Source: http://www.united-academics.org/magazine/earth-environment/leatherback-sea-turtle-rescue/

2013-05-17 16:53:06 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

2013-05-16 19:43:57 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

First music video made outer-space from +Chris Hadfield 

2013-05-16 19:39:33 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Fascinating topic from #Vsauce

2013-05-16 11:19:34 (0 comments, 3 reshares, 4 +1s)

#NewGooglePlus 
My reaction to seeing the new G+ Layout!!

2013-05-16 11:00:14 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Wind-Current hybrid turbine

We may be closer to harnessing the power of the sea and air. The world's first hybrid wind-current power generation system will be installed off the coast of Japan later this year. The Savonius Keel & Wind Turbine Darrieus (SKWID) power generation system being developed by Mitsui Ocean Development & Engineering Company (MODEC) is a floating system that shares a vertical floating axis. On the company's website, MODEC says the concept will generate double or more power from the same sea surface area as a conventional wind turbine.

The wind turbine will be 47 meters above sea level and the tidal turbine will have a diameter of 15 meters. The two sections will be connected by a power generator. The turbine will be tested in the fall. Once operational, the turbine could generate enough energy to power about 300 households, the news agency... more »

2013-05-14 13:55:25 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Solar Paint

Imagine if you could just paint your roof with solar paint and harness the free energy of the Sun

The method spray-coats a photovoltaic active layer by an air based process—similar to spraying regular paint from a can—to develop a cheaper technique which can be mass produced.

“Spray coating is currently used to apply paint to cars and in graphic printing,” says David Lidzey, professor at the University of Sheffield.  “We have shown that it can also be used to make solar cells using specially designed plastic semiconductors. Maybe in the future surfaces on buildings and even car roofs will routinely generate electricity with these materials.

Extract from Scientific American
_The paint contains nanoparticles of titanium dioxide—which gives whiteness to sunscreen and powdered sugar. The particles are coated withsemiconducti... more »

2013-05-13 18:35:40 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

One of my favorite video for today. Thanks to 1veritasium.

2013-05-12 12:01:37 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Life is easy! Most things you ever wanted in two simple steps. Enjoy! :) 

2013-05-11 20:33:45 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Great talk.

2013-05-11 20:03:00 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

2013-05-10 19:38:23 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Beautiful cover song. Enjoy!

2013-05-07 19:29:49 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

A message only for children

ANAR Foundation manages in Spain the European unique phone number 116 111, to attend children and teenagers under a risk situation. On this telephone number, only for minors, they can find the help they need in a totally anonymous and confidential way. But, how can we get our message to a child abuse victim, even when they are accompanied by their aggressor?

Knowing the average height for adults and children under 10, GREY has created two different messages. Using an outdoor lenticular we show adults an awareness message, while children see a message where we offer them our help and show them the telephone number. A message only for children.

2013-05-07 19:25:15 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

Stunning Praying Mantis

Perfect timing, this praying mantis looks like a star enjoying the moment!

Photographer: Laura Blomgren ~ http://goo.gl/itQ1F

2013-05-05 12:17:55 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

saving space at kitchen

interesting idea

goo.gl/in6bv

2013-05-05 12:07:23 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

2013-05-05 09:46:42 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

#Democracy crisis in #Malaysia: foreign workers were employed for fraud voting in Malaysian General #Election.
#GE13

2013-05-05 07:43:35 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

New, stunning, cutting edge technology: The iCat.

2013-05-04 21:45:02 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

2013-05-02 07:07:29 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

The Wunderkind #TED

"Taylor Wilson was 14 when he built a nuclear fusion reactor in his parents' garage. Now 19, he returns to the TED stage to present a new take on an old topic: fission. Wilson, who has won backing to create a company to realize his vision, explains why he's so excited about his innovative design for small modular fission reactors -- and why it could be the next big step in solving the global energy crisis."

Nice

2013-05-02 06:52:38 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

BEING ON LINE

2013-05-01 20:14:43 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 5 +1s)

2013-05-01 20:04:55 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

2013-05-01 19:16:19 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

" We've come too far to give up who we are
So let's raise the bar and our cups to the stars "

2013-05-01 08:31:19 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

The Day in Science - 30th April
Daily coverage of the latest scientific research

1. ‘Time Crystals’ Could Upend Physicists’ Theory of Time
A radical theory predicting the existence of “time crystals” — perpetual motion objects that break the symmetry of time — is being put to the test.
➜http://goo.gl/amhN0

2. Mast cells give clues in diagnosis, treatment of dengue
A protein produced by mast cells in the immune system may predict which people infected with dengue virus will develop life-threatening complications, according to researchers.
➜http://goo.gl/f1R4l

3. Study explains what triggers those late-night snack cravings
The circadian system increases hunger and cravings for sweet, starchy and salty foods in the evenings, according to new research. Eating higher-calorie foods in the evening can becounterproductive... more »

2013-04-30 12:16:50 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Stone confined sunsets (° ⌓ °)

Fire Opal-Mexico - When the light refracts just so. . .

via: http://japan.digitaldj-network.com/articles/5942.html

source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/zircons/

2013-04-28 18:15:11 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

2013-04-25 17:29:41 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

How gut bacteria increase heart disease risk - A new study reveals that when gut bacteria feed on certain foods, such as eggs and beef, they produce a compound that may in turn increase heart disease risk.
http://mnatu.re/10CAaG0

2013-04-24 13:13:50 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

2013-04-24 12:35:50 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

The Day in Science - 23rd April
Daily coverage of the latest scientific research

1. Space collisions expected to rise
Unless space debris is actively tackled, some satellite orbits will become extremely hazardous over the next 200 years, a new study suggests.
➜http://goo.gl/J40ci

2. 'Toggle switch' to burn fat identified
For a long time, scientists have dreamt of converting undesirable white fat cells into brown fat cells and thus simply have excess pounds melt away. Researchers have now gotten a step closer to this goal: They decoded a “toggle switch” in mice which can significantly stimulate fat burning.
➜http://goo.gl/1PfTK

3. Tart cherries linked to reduced risk of stroke
For the millions of Americans at risk for heart disease or diabetes, a diet that includes tart cherries might actually be betterthan wh... more »

2013-04-24 12:28:31 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Red Dot Confidence
#cats  

2013-04-22 20:13:55 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

 Extremely interesting documentary.

2013-04-22 19:15:50 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

Is Cocoa the Brain Drug of the Future?

It's news chocolate lovers have been craving: raw cocoa may be packed with brain-boosting compounds. Researchers at the University of L'Aquila in Italy, with scientists from Mars, Inc., and their colleagues published findings last September that suggest cognitive function in the elderly is improved by ingesting high levels of natural compounds found in cocoa called flavanols.

Don't Binge on chocolate yet

A food's origin, processing, storage and preparation can each alter its chemical composition. As a result, it is nearly impossible to predict which flavanols—and how many—remain in your bonbon or cup of tea. Tragically for chocoholics, most methods of processing cocoa remove many of the flavanols found in the raw plant. Even dark chocolate, touted as the “healthy” option, can be treated such thatthe coc... more »

2013-04-21 15:23:05 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

#CISPAblackout

Dear citizens of the internet, 

We are Anonymous.

The United States Government is again attempting to control and censor the internet. The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act has just recently passed the house.

This bill would allow major internet entities such as Facebook, Twitter, and Google to voluntarily share your personal information with the U.S. Government. This will not only effect users in the United States, but also anyone with an account with these companies.

This upcoming Monday, April the 22nd, we invite you to join Anonymous in a internet blackout. We encourage all web developers and website owners to go dark on this date. Display a message as to why you are going dark, and encourage others to do the same.

We hope, just like the successful protest over the Stop Online Piracy Act, we can encourage the... more »

2013-04-21 15:11:01 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

The Day in Science - 20th April
Daily coverage of the latest scientific research

1. Technique Unlocks Design Principles of Quantum Biology
Researchers have created a synthetic compound that mimics the complex
quantum dynamics observed in photosynthesis. The compound may enable
fundamentally new routes to creative solar light harvesting technologies.
➜http://goo.gl/QjxKC

2. The ceramic used in bullet-stopping body armour
Ceramics could be the key to providing soldiers with lighter and more
effective body armour, according to a British research team attracting
interest from the MoD.
➜http://goo.gl/Pk5Km

3. Scientists See Nanoparticles Form Larger Structures in Real Time
In a new study, researchers have for the first time seen the self-assembly
of nanoparticle chains in situ, that is, inpla... more »

2013-04-21 14:54:06 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

"I've got to admit that the thought has crossed my mind…"

I'm such a sucker for mixtapes. Listening to some old ones tonight and finding that — despite being full of cheesy songs — they're an instant walk down memory lane.