Things that Make You Go, Mmm.Monday, October 31, 2011 at 9:26 am
19-year Old Genius Breaks 300-year Record
The fact that 19-year old Alia Sabur became the youngest University professor ever and broke a 300-year old record, probably came as no surprise to anyone who knows her! This amazing young woman has been setting records since she was an infant.
It's Official - Birds Can Boogie To A Beat
It has always been believed that humans are the only ones who can dance to a beat. However, thanks to a cockatoo named Snowball and an African Gray parrot called Alex, scientists have now discovered that certain species of birds also have an excellent sense of rhythm.
Super-Cool USB Memory Sticks
Think all USB memory sticks have to be black, gray and boring? Think again, with a little imagination you can jazz yours up or simply buy some of the fun ones that are now available thanks to geeky designers!
Brain Myths (And Facts)!
The next time you are asked to swap that computer game for a crossword puzzle, remind your parents that according to really smart scientists, the former will be more effective in making your brain 'smarter'!
Can't Shake That Tune From Your Mind? Blame It On The Earworm!
The next time you irritate your family or friends by humming the same tune over and over and over, you can blame it on that pesky earworm that's slithered into your brain.
'Dead Drops' Takes File-Sharing To A New Level
In the technology savvy world we live in, file sharing has become a way of life. However, would you plug in your computer to a random USB port and upload or download files placed there by total strangers? German architect and artist Aram Bartholl thinks people will and so far, he has proved to be right.
Robot Teachers Roll Into South Korean Classrooms
A number of fortunate students at 21 elementary schools in the Southeast city of Daegu, South Korea are testing out a new kind of educator - A robot teacher. The 29 droids that have been deployed for a five-month trial, are the brainchild of The Korean Institute of Technology, which is trying to promote the integration of robots into people's daily lives.
Lemons Take Center Stage At Menton's Colorful Festival
Remember the old adage - When life gives you lemons, make lemonade? Well, the talented residents of Menton - Europe's largest grower of citrus fruits, are way beyond that. They use the bright and juicy, world-renowned produce, to create life sized pieces of art and, plan a fun festival around it.
Cell Phone Battery Dead? Yell At It!
How's this for an excuse the next time you are caught yapping away on your cell phone or singing loudly to the music on your iPod? I was just charging it! If the team of scientists from Korea's Sungkyunkwan University have their way, that is exactly what you may be doing pretty soon!Join Class
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