Gluttonous Microbes Devour Gulf Oil

Gluttonous Microbes Devour Gulf Oil

Posted by The Editor on 08/26/2010

Not too long ago it seemed that the Gulf oil spill nightmare would never end - All of BP's efforts to stop the leak kept failing and even after they succeeded, experts fretted about the clean-up and the impact on the region's wildlife. Now, it seems nature has joined us in our clean-up efforts in the form of a gluttonous oil-eating bacteria.

Skydiver Takes Speed Cubing To A New Level - Literally!

Skydiver Takes Speed Cubing To A New Level - Literally!

Posted by The Editor on 08/25/2010

More than a quarter century after it was invented, the Rubik's Cube remains as big a challenge, as when it was first introduced. Over the years, all kinds of records have been shattered by competitors who had their feet planted firmly on the ground.

Video Of The Week - Roger Federer's Amazing Trick Shot

Video Of The Week - Roger Federer's Amazing Trick Shot

Posted by The Editor on 08/25/2010

Last week, after completing the filming of a Gillette commercial, the normally staid tennis whiz Roger Federer, decided to loosen up and have some fun.

Car Dreams Come True At Germany's V8 Hotel

Car Dreams Come True At Germany's V8 Hotel

Posted by The Editor on 08/24/2010

Would you like a Cadillac or Mercedes sir? No you are not in a car dealership, but at the reception of the V8 hotel in Stuttgart, Germany, a dream come true for any car enthusiast.

Now This, Is Called Talent!

Now This, Is Called Talent!

Posted by Tanvi Seth on 08/23/2010

Reality Talent Shows attract thousands of people every week, all aspiring to be the next big star. While a lot of them leave an impression, few have managed to stand out as much as, Liu Wei, a pianist who recently auditioned in Beijing for 'China's Got Talent'.

NASA Launches 'Wake Up Song' Contest

NASA Launches 'Wake Up Song' Contest

Posted by The Editor on 08/23/2010

Wake Up songs - The music played by the NASA mission control to gently rouse sleeping astronauts, is a revered age-old tradition that dates all the way back to the 1960's during the time of the Apollo missions. However, in its forty plus years of existence, the songs have always been picked by either the astronauts or their friends and family.

Introducing 'A' - The Ultimate Luxury Yacht

Introducing 'A' - The Ultimate Luxury Yacht

Posted by The Editor on 08/23/2010

It may have a simple name - 'A', but there is nothing plain about Russian billionaire, Andrey Melnichencko's sleek submarine-like $300mm USD luxury yacht, or should we say mansion!

The Hardest Hangman Word Is . . .

The Hardest Hangman Word Is . . .

Posted by The Editor on 08/22/2010

At some point or another, we have all played and lost at Hangman, the fun game that involves one player thinking of a word, while the rest try to read his/her mind and guess, before the poor 'stick' man gets hanged. While a lot of words are difficult to figure out, there is apparently one, which is the hardest word of all - And, we guarantee you will never be able to guess what it is!

Yabba Dabba Doo! Flintstone Like Vehicle May Be The Ultimate 'Green' Car

Yabba Dabba Doo! Flintstone Like Vehicle May Be The Ultimate 'Green' Car

Posted by The Editor on 08/21/2010

Green cars have a come a long way -There are hybrids, pure electric cars and even those that run on biodiesel fuel. Now, there is the Imagine PS, a vehicle propelled by the ultimate green energy - Humans!

'Sally Centrifuge' - A Salad Spinner That Saves Lives!

'Sally Centrifuge' - A Salad Spinner That Saves Lives!

Posted by The Editor on 08/20/2010

While salad spinners, (those plastic bowls that 'spin' dry your leafy greens to keep them crisp), are useful kitchen tools, they  are a one-trick pony. Now, two innovative girls have figured out a way to turn them into life-saving devices!