Uncloaking the Deceptive Tactics Used by Alleged Psychics

Alleged psychics who claim to have supernatural powers to communicate with the "spirit realm" have been around for centuries, from the priestesses of the Oracle in Delphi to Sylvia Browne (who has ...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 30, 2014 at 05:42PM

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Câmara Municipal de Lisboa - Página Oficial

Bom dia Lisboa Sabia que a Torre de Belém comemora este ano os seus 500 anos? A Torre de Belém foi construída estrategicamente na margem norte do rio Tejo, entre 1514 e 1520, para defesa da barra de Lisboa e é uma das jóias da arquitectura do reinado de D. Manuel I. Fotografia de Nuno Correia Ler mais e conheça o seu programa de comemorações: http://bit.ly/1tr9pN6 #lisboa

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 30, 2014 at 05:38PM

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A 9-Volt Battery Is All This Tiny Charger Needs To Revive Your Phone

When you're spending the day with family you probably haven't seen in a year, nothing is more vital to keeping your sanity than your smartphone. And to ensure it's got enough charge to keep you busy on Twitter instead of actually having to talk to your cousins, the diminutive but clever Plan V charger accepts common 9-Volt batteries for a quick boost.

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Firefly's Serenity Finally Gets the Detailed Cutaway Model It Deserves

For years there have been countless toys and models letting you take a peek inside ships like the Enterprise from Star Trek, or the Millennium Falcon from Star Wars. And now browncoat-wearing Firefly fans finally have a beautifully-detailed model of Serenity to put on their mantles as well--or just secretly play with while their family's aren't looking.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 30, 2014 at 11:29AM

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Ever seen a volcano spit out blue fire?

The Ijen vulcan's crater (located in east Java Island, Indonesia) have a Blue Flame phenomenon, that there are only 2 in the world (the other one is in Iceland), and can be seen only at night. This is liquid sulfur, which has caught fire and burns with an eerie blue flame. Acidic gases emerges from…

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 30, 2014 at 11:23AM

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The most extraordinary and inspiring vision of the future I've ever seen

I've seen many science fiction movies and countless documentaries about the future of humanity. Nothing I've ever seen was as inspiring and beautiful as this extraordinary short film by Erik Wernquist, narrated by Carl Sagan. It is not hyperbole. Turn off the lights, pump the volume, and get ready for goosebumps.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 30, 2014 at 11:18AM

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DNA Survives Re-Entry Into Earth's Atmosphere

Double-stranded DNA molecules applied to the outside of a rocket payload have survived being blasted into space: they briefly entered near total vacuum and returned through the atmosphere. At the end of this, the molecules could still transfer genetic information.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 30, 2014 at 11:18AM

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Breaking Down the Teaser Trailer

A detailed analysis of the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 30, 2014 at 10:53AM

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Watch the first trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens

It's finally here: a first look at the new Star Wars. The teaser trailer runs 88-seconds long and is available to watch onlineand in theaters starting today. While this is only a short glimpse at T...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 30, 2014 at 10:46AM

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Ravens Have Social Abilities Previously Only Seen In Humans

Humans and their primate cousins are well known for their intelligence and social abilities. You hear them called bird-brained, but birds have demonstrated a great deal of intelligence in many tasks. However, little is known about their social skills. A new study shows that ravens are socially savvi…

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 30, 2014 at 10:32AM

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Obama: The only people with the right to object to immigration are Native Americans

President Obama quite succinctly summed up the absurdity of the Republicans' issues with his immigration reform in Chicago yesterday, arguing that perhaps the only people who can legitimately be pissed off about illegal immigrants are Native Americans.

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Universal biomedical analysis sensor shrinks hospital lab to single POC device

A unique collaboration between NASA’s Glenn Research Center and the DNA Medicine Institute (DMI) (link opens new browser window) has produced a reusable microfluidic device that performs rapid, low-cost cell counts and measurements of electrolytes, proteins, and other biomarkers.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 27, 2014 at 12:34PM

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Study Suggests Babies Only Remember Good Times

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Parents of five-month-old babies spend a considerable amount of time trying to make them laugh. Sure, these infants have their low moments, crying because they’re soiled, hungry, or bored, but a new study has suggested that they are far more likely to remember the happy times than the bad ones. Ross…

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Ku Klux Klan Wants To Shoot Anonymous Members

Written by: EV Anonymous and the Ku Klux Klan hate group continue to while the grand jury finally decided not to indict Officer Darren Wilson for the murder of unarmed 18-year-old, Michael Brown. Tensions began to rise after Frank Ancona, leader of the KKK’s Missouri operations, …

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Creationists who say they didn't evolve are sort of right.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 26, 2014 at 10:03PM

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Neil deGrasse Tyson Shares Some Awesome Advice With Six-Year-Old Child

A young girl wearing an Albert Einstein shirt stepped in front of a crowd of people and asked famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson the question: "How can first graders help the Earth?” Tyson responded with some life advice about banging pots and pans, and jumping in puddles. After all, as Tyson…

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Outtakes from Extras. Enjoy!

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 26, 2014 at 09:38PM

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HBO announces Scientology documentary, hires 160 lawyers

Award-winning documentary director Alex Gibney is to make a film about the Church of Scientology for HBO

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 26, 2014 at 09:38PM

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Meizu, Canonical Sign 'Strategic Agreement' , Ubuntu Phones Are Finally Coming

Chinese phone maker Meizu has today confirmed it has signed a 'strategic agreement' with Canonical for… Well, that they're not saying but I think it's a little obvious.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 26, 2014 at 09:37PM

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11 Useful Utilities To Supercharge Your Ubuntu Experience - OMG! Ubuntu!

Whether you're a relative novice or a seasoned pro, we all want to get the most from our operating system. Ubuntu, like most modern OSes, has more to offer than what is presented at first blush.

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Selective pressures on alternative medicine « Science-Based Medicine

(Editor’s note: I was away at Skepticon over the weekend, where I gave a talk entitled The Central Dogma of Alternative Medicine. (When the talk’s up on...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 26, 2014 at 11:27AM

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Ridley Scott won't direct the Blade Runner sequel

A sequel to Blade Runner has been in the works for a few years now, but it appears that Ridley Scott no longer plans to direct it. In comments to Variety, Scott is reported to have said that he...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 26, 2014 at 11:12AM

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ARM vs X86 – Key differences explained!

ARM is the top CPU designer for mobile, Intel is the big name in PCs. Both make processors for Android devices, but what is the difference between them?

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 26, 2014 at 11:12AM

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Watch two hours of deleted scenes from the original Star Wars Trilogy

If you're looking for two hours of deleted scenes and alternate footage from the original Star Wars Trilogy and hoping that they'd be masterfully edited together documentary-style, well, here you go. Garrett Gilchrist put together all this Star Wars footage you probably never seen before in Star War…

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 26, 2014 at 11:10AM

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Genetic Data Clarify Insect Evolution

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Gates Foundation Will Require All Funded Research To Be Open Access

The scientific journal PLOS ONE made news in February when it announced that all of the data used in published studies would need to be made openly available. This is part of a growing trend to make scientific data more widely available, without being hidden behind paywalls and journal subscriptions…

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 26, 2014 at 11:03AM

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Watch A Python Swallow A Whole Deer

In this incredible footage from BBC Earth, a python consumes an entire deer within hours. To do so, the snake pushes the top of its windpipe out of its mouth so that it can continue to take in air as it swallows its prey. To digest such a meal, the python’s liver doubles in size within two days and…

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 26, 2014 at 11:02AM

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Pan Trailer Officially Released Online

Warner Bros. have released the first trailer for Pan, the reimagining of J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan [...]

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 26, 2014 at 10:58AM

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JJ Abrams Teases 88-Second Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer

The wait for the next Star Wars teaser trailer will soon be over.J.J. Abrams, director of Star [...]

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 24, 2014 at 07:19PM

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Biologist Dawkins discusses ‘illusion of design’ at Stephens

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by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 24, 2014 at 11:31AM

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Orphan Pygmy Marmoset Loves Being Brushed By A Toothbrush

Pygmy marmosets are the smallest monkeys in the world, and man, are they adorable. Ninita is a pygmy marmoset who was born deaf and abandoned by her parents at 3 weeks of age in 2012. She was injured and sick when she was found and adopted by the Rare Species Conservatory Foundation. With a little r…

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 24, 2014 at 11:05AM

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Journal Accepts Paper Reading “Get Me Off Your Fucking Mailing List”

A paper that largely consists of the words “Get me off your fucking mailing list” repeated 863 times has been accepted by a journal that claims to be peer reviewed. The move might appear to offer hope to scientists struggling to get marginal work published, but really just exposes the extent of scam…

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 24, 2014 at 11:04AM

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Is Your Religion Ready To Meet ET?

How will humankind react after astronomers hand over rock-solid scientific evidence for the existence of life beyond the Earth? No more speculating. No more wondering. The moment scientists announce this discovery, everything will change. Not least of all, our philosophies and religions will need to…

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 24, 2014 at 11:01AM

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How to Make Every Programmer Your Sworn Enemy

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by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 24, 2014 at 10:56AM

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All this animated Firefly clip needs is 2 Seconds to break your heart

It's funny how two seconds of animation about a 9-year-old plot point can be so emotional, but I guess that's just Firefly's MO at this point. Excellent work, Stephen Byrne!

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 24, 2014 at 12:01AM

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Lego's Fantastic Instructions For Parents In 1973

If you care about inspiring children with an interest in engineering and aspirations not bound by their gender, this note may bring a tear to your eye. Two tears actually, both because it is so eloquently beautiful, and because it shows that in a lot of ways we have gone backwards over the last fort…

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 24, 2014 at 12:00AM

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Neil deGrasse Tyson is okay with the ending of Interstellar

This post and video contain major spoilers for Interstellar.Renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has earned a reputation for “ruining” movies by pointing out their scientific inaccuracies. His complaints previously motivated James Cameron to change an incorrect star field for Titanic’s rerele

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 22, 2014 at 11:32AM

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'They're poisoning us'. How religious leaders are hindering vaccination programmes across the world

Tetanus vaccine does not sterilise women, say WHO and UNICEF, in spite of what some Catholic bishops may claim.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 22, 2014 at 11:21AM

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Mark Ruffalo Scared Preschooler By Pretending To Hulk Out

Mark Ruffalo, the Hulk in Avengers: Age of Ultron, was a guest on last night’s episode of The [...]

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 22, 2014 at 11:11AM

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Cosmos Season 2 To Have A New Host? Michio Kaku Rumored To Be The Favorite To Replace Neil...

Cosmos Season 2 To Have A New Host? Michio Kaku Rumored To Be The Favorite To Replace Neil deGrasse Tyson!

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 22, 2014 at 10:54AM

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Turtle With Ninja Moves Escapes Croc, Probably Celebrates With Pizza

They weren't playing catch. In a spectacular moment photographed at Kruger National Park in South Africa, a terrapin is flicked into the air by a crocodile wait...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 21, 2014 at 04:47PM

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This is the first look at what happens to uranium fuel during a nuclear meltdown

Scientists have managed to observe now nuclear fuel melts for the first time, in an experiment that will help them improve nuclear power plant safety.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 21, 2014 at 04:07PM

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There's a Name for That: The Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon

When a concept or thing you just found out about suddenly seems to crop up everywhere.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 21, 2014 at 03:57PM

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The Fascinating Psychology of Conspiracy Theories

To believe that the U.S. government planned or deliberately allowed the 9/11 attacks, you’d have to posit that President Bush intentionally sacrificed 3,000 Americans. To believe that explosives, not planes, brought down the buildings, you’d have to imagine an operation large enough to plant the dev…

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 21, 2014 at 03:56PM

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Philae isn’t dead:, just sleeping (?)

Well, our optimism about the comet probe Philae was premature, but it wasn’t a total loss. Although it failed to “harpoon” itself to the comet,...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 21, 2014 at 03:55PM

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[Engineer's Porn] Sorting Algorithms

Wow. Just wow.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 21, 2014 at 03:50PM

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Marvel Released Official Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 3 Timeline Chart

As if fans didn’t already have the premiere date for every Marvel Studios film burned into [...]

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 21, 2014 at 01:44AM

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One more teacher against Creationism

Currently between 17 and 21 percent of science teachers nationally introduce Creationism into the classroom, according to researchers at Penn...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 21, 2014 at 01:41AM

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How Guardians Of The Galaxy Should Have Ended

Even as one of Marvel’s funniest and well-regarded films, Guardians of the Galaxy still wasn't [...]

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 21, 2014 at 01:34AM

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House Republicans just passed a bill forbidding scientists from advising the EPA on their own...

The "reform" measure makes room for industry-funded experts on the EPA's advisory board

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 21, 2014 at 01:32AM

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David G. McAfee

"Memory is a complicated thing, a relative to truth but not its twin." ― Barbara Kingsolver

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 21, 2014 at 01:27AM

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Philae found organic molecules in its 60 hours on a comet

Scientists are now trying to identify whether they are the kinds of molecule that could have brought life to Earth.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 21, 2014 at 01:19AM

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ScienceAlert

This is Zeus, a blind Western Screech Owl whose eyes look like forming galaxies. The stellar effect is likely caused by chunky vitreous strands in his eyes. The handsome owl was found injured in Southern California and now lives at the Wildlife Learning Centre in LA. Read more: http://bit.ly/1xQqjci via io9

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 21, 2014 at 01:19AM

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ASSOCIAÇÃO DE COMERCIANTES DO BAIRRO ALTO: Mais BAIRRO Mais ALTO - 2ª Edição

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 20, 2014 at 02:14PM

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New Alzheimer’s test detects disease 10 years before diagnosis

Researchers in the US have developed a new Alzheimer’s blood test that could pick up on the very early stages of Alzheimer’s disease with 100 percent accuracy when tested on 174 individuals.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 20, 2014 at 11:07AM

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These grandmas smoking weed for the first time are wonderful

Apropos nada, a group of YouTube filmmakers found three grandmas who had never smoked marijuana and gave them an opportunity to try it for the first time, before furnishing them with snacks and Cards Against Humanity.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 20, 2014 at 11:06AM

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Michelin 2015: o melhor ano de sempre para Portugal

Portugal tem mais dois restaurantes com uma estrela: o Pedro Lemos, no Porto, e o São Gabriel, no Algarve. O Belcanto de José Avillez dá mais duas estrelas à capital.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 20, 2014 at 10:59AM

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Plankton That Turns Water Into Jelly Pollutes Canadian Lakes

Canadian lakes are suffering serious damage from a takeover by a jelly-like organism. The cause is a shortage of an element that is often a blight in the water supply: Calcium.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 19, 2014 at 05:50PM

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Anonymous Hacks Ku-Klux-Klan's Twitter Account

Only 8 weeks after returning to Twitter from serving a “4 month suspension” in violation to Twitters rules, the Ku Klux Klan’s account has been halted again. In response to the Ku Klux Klan’s violent threats against those protesting in Ferguson, Anonymous took over their …

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 19, 2014 at 05:48PM

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What If People Treated Physical Illness Like Mental Illness?

It's no secret there's a serious stigma attached to mental illness. According to the CDC, only 25 percent of people with mental health issues feel that other people are compassionate and sympathetic toward them. It's a shameful statistic when one in ...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 19, 2014 at 02:46PM

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Climate Change Denial Nixed in Textbooks

On Friday, I was happy to report that climate change denial was removed from the social studies textbook Pearso...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 19, 2014 at 02:24PM

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Glenn Beck’s diagnosis and treatment are quackery, say medical experts

The illness, Beck said, baffled doctors all over the world, but has now been diagnosed as “adrenal fatigue” by maverick “chiropractic neurologist” Dr. Ted Carrick.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 16, 2014 at 11:44AM

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Android customization – how to connect a USB flash drive to your Android device

Most of us have a USB flash drive or two kicking around, why not put them to use by connecting them to your Android devices. We'll show you how to do it, and what you'll need to proceed.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 16, 2014 at 11:43AM

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Google Search Adds Email Event Suggestions, In-App Search, Coin Flip

Android: Today, Google released an update to its Search app that brings some excellent new features, including searching within apps, suggested events based on email, and the holy grail of search features: flipping a coin.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 13, 2014 at 09:08PM

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We're Putting Fate In Your Hands: Take Your Pick From 1 Of 6 High End Android Phones

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We're Putting Fate In Your Hands: Take Your Pick From 1 Of 6 High End Android Phones

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"Rosetta's waltz" by Vangelis

The third of a trio of music videos released by ESA to celebrate the first ever attempted soft landing on a comet by ESA's Rosetta mission. Vangelis, the wor...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 12, 2014 at 04:37PM

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Philae #cometlanding is confirmed

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Rosetta | rendezvous with a comet

#PhilaeHasLanded!!! =D http://rosetta.esa.int/

Next live 14:00 GMT / 15:00 CET: Live ESA TV report on first science data coming from Philae during descent. Touch down expected 16:02 GMT / 17:02 CET

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 12, 2014 at 04:17PM

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Goodbye Templates.

Hello Layout Filters!

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 12, 2014 at 12:55PM

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Encontro com o Vinho e Sabores 2014

Milhares de pessoas vieram dos quatro cantos de Portugal e também do estrangeiro – especialmente profissionais do sector dos vinhos – e rumaram ao ECVS nos dias 07, 08, 09 e 10, tendo todos eles tido a oportunidade de provar os mais de 2.000 vinhos presentes, uma amost...

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David G. McAfee

"You have two lives. The second one begins when you realize you only have one." ― Confucius

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 12, 2014 at 08:19AM

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Scientists have unlocked a state of child-like fast learning in the adult brain

A drug has restored child-like plasticity to the brains of adult mice.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 11, 2014 at 06:59PM

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Your Testicles Contain More Diverse Proteins Than Any Other Human Organ

Almost twenty five years ago, an ambitious international research project was initiated whose goal was to identify and map all of our genes. It took thirteen years to complete the Human Genome Project (HGP), which eventually revealed that we have around 20,000 genes that contain instructions for the…

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 11, 2014 at 12:18AM

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'Big Bang' of Species May Be Explained by Continental Shift

By Kelly Dickerson

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HBO Will Make Asimov's Foundation With Interstellar's Jonathan Nolan

It looks like HBO is teaming up with Interstellar writer and Person Of Interest showrunner Jonathan Nolan to adapt the highly revered and beloved Foundation books into a TV series. Wow.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 11, 2014 at 12:15AM

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52 Of The Most Common Myths and Misconceptions Debunked In One Infographic

Did you know that black belts do not indicate ninja-level mastery, adding only a sprinkle of salt to fresh water does not make it boil quicker, and that sharks do get cancer? These are all part of the myths and misconceptions infographic created by London-based author, data-journalist and informatio…

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 11, 2014 at 12:15AM

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The Internet Archive Makes Over 900 Classic Arcade Games Playable Through Your Web Browser « Nerdist

If you’re having work problems, I feel bad for you, son. I’ve got ninety-nine problems, but being bored ain’t one! Unfortunately, however, being unproductive might be one of those problems, thanks to the Internet Archive’s online arcade. Paying…

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 10, 2014 at 10:06AM

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Activity in dendrites critical in memory formation

By Science Daily

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NASA tests revolutionary shape changing aircraft flap for the first time

(Phys.org) —NASA's green aviation project is one step closer to developing technology that could make future airliners quieter and more fuel-efficient with the successful flight test of a wing surface that can change shape in flight.

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We previewed this for our lucky Fan Fellowship winners on Monday, but now it’s your turn! Enjoy the new trailer for “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies.” Cheers, Peter J.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 10, 2014 at 09:20AM

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Google releases free e-book for developers, dubbed ‘Secrets to App Success’

If you’ve been considering getting into Android app development and are looking for a guide to help you on your journey, Google has your back thanks to a new free e-book that has hit Google Play Books, titled “Secrets to App Success”.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 08, 2014 at 10:37AM

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Blizzard reveals Overwatch

Blizzcon, the annual convention put together by developer Blizzard (Starcraft, Diablo, World of Warcraft), typically has a major announcement. This year, it's a big one: Overwatch, its first new...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 08, 2014 at 10:29AM

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The Unbelievable Skepticism of the Amazing Randi

An expert magician, avid debunker and scourge of spiritualists and con men prepares for the final curtain.

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 08, 2014 at 10:23AM

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Marvel's Civil War Is Happening A Lot Sooner Than We Thought!

I knew they'd do something like this!

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 08, 2014 at 10:22AM

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Ordering The Vegetarian Meal? There’s More Animal Blood On Your Hands

Please note: the author of this article is Australian, and much of the information in the following article applies specifically to that area of the world. Farming practises differ around the globe. The ethics of eating red meat have been grilled recently by critics who question its consequences for…

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Star Wars: Episode VII is called The Force Awakens

Episode: VII finally has a subtitle: The Force Awakens.

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Bobby Cole

This is a warning to non-Americans. Please, please, please take the necessary precautions to protect yourselves from what damage the US is preparing to inflict upon the earth. Ted Cruz is set to become head of the Senate's Science and Space Subcommittee and James Inhofe over the Environmental Subcommittee.

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Intel contest prize goes to wearable camera that can fly

A wristband that can be set free to become a selfie-taking, camera-equipped drone has won $500,000 in Intel's Make It Wearable competition. The prize money is intended to help the competition winners bring their prototype to market.

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IWA 10 Anos

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10º Aniversário da Independent Winegrowers' Association

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IWA 10 anos | Magna Casta

Desculpem, não era bem isto, mas entusiasmei-me a pensar no lema "Um por todos e todos por um", que se aplica bem à Independent Winegrowers' Association. É que já são 10 anos a mostrar que o todo é mais forte que a soma das individualidades, especialmente no trabalho além fronteiras.

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Trailer For New Stephen Hawking Biopic Will Make You Cry

The trailer has been released for The Theory of Everything, a film that chronicles the life of Stephen Hawking. It covers his years in graduate school at the University of Cambridge, the relationship with his first wife, Jane Wilde, and his diagnosis and progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis…

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EFF wants to legalize bringing "abandoned" games back online

#yes!

Some video games become totally impossible to play when their developer shuts down their servers, so the Electronic Frontier Foundation wants everyone to have the right to tweak their games to get...

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Military Might

Supervising director Dave Filoni and voice actor Stephen Stanton discuss the rise of the military and Admiral Tarkin in this installment of Clone Wars Download.

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Proof that you don't have to give up a career to have kids

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Why Ph.D.s Shouldn't Teach College Students

Professors, the campus and even the university as an institution need to be replaced

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Minions Trailer Released: Despicable Me Co-Stars Get Their Own 2015 Movie

Universal Studios have released the first trailer for Minions, the Despicable Me spinoff set to [...]

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Bill Maher Speaks About the Berkeley Controversy, Then Gets Berated by...

On last night’s episode of Real Time, Bill Maher addressed the controversy at UC Berkeley in which he was invited as a commencement speaker, only...

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‘Archer’ team reports for duty in season 6 teaser | EW.com

Having tried their hands at cocaine dealing and/or country singing in last season’s Archer Vice adventures, the Archer crew will get back to doing the...

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Joss Whedon and Nathan Fillion Had a Lightsaber Duel Just Because | Tor.com

Brian McElhaney, of the comedy duo BriTANicK, shared this wonderfully nerdy photo of Joss Whedon and Nathan Fillion tapping into their inner Jedi.

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Michigan State’s Perfect Response to a Creationist Conference on Campus

Because they are utterly unmoored from science, rationality, and reality, creationists make excellent debaters. Well-versed in the “Gish Gallop”—an underhanded strategy in which the debater throws out dozens of small lies that would take too long for his opponent to correct—the typical creationist c…

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Patients' guide to Magic medicine

This is a short guide, adapted and expanded from the list published here. It isn't exactly a scientific review. but it seems to me to sum up most of what a patient needs to know. At least it is mo...

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Kevin Spacey does spot-on impressions of Carson, Walken on 'Tonight'

There's no denying Kevin Spacey is a great actor, but who knew he was so good at acting like other great actors?

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Taylor Moore Photography

Alchemy Laboratory of Quinta da Regaleira ©sintramagic.com #sintra

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WATCH: A bowling ball and feather fall in world's biggest vacuum chamber

If it's enough to make even the most seasoned NASA scientist grin with childlike wonder, you know it's gotta be good.

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Ridley Scott to produce sequel series to '2001: A Space Odyssey'

A sequel miniseries to Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey is in the works, and Ridley Scott is on board as executive producer. The new series, 3001: The Final Odyssey, will be based on classic...

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Dozens of genes associated with autism in new research

By Science Daily Two major genetic studies of autism, led in part by UC San Francisco scientists and involving more than 50 laboratories worldwide,...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 03, 2014 at 03:02PM

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Watch Bowling Ball And Feather Fall In The World's Biggest Chamber, And The Result Will Surprise...

Bowling ball vs Feather, which will drop faster?

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New solar material converts 90% of captured light into heat

Traditional power plants burn coal or fossil fuel to create heat in the form of steam.

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Rob Liefeld Says Ryan Reynolds Is Deadpool And Cable Is Coming

During an appearance at Comikaze 2014 this weekend, Deadpool co-creator Rob Liefeld talked briefly [...]

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How Common Myths About the Human Brain Can Be Dangerous

Some neuromyths — incorrect statements about how the brain works — have become "common knowledge," repeated by educators and used to influence everything from public policy to parenting practices. It's time for that to change.

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Alternative medicine is not medicine

Deepak Chopra is living large. With an estimated net worth of $80 million, the New Age author could ...

by José Lourenço via Facebook at November 02, 2014 at 11:49AM

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Doctors learn to push back, gently, against anti-vaccination movement

The doctors shifted nervously in their seats as the sharp-tongued questioner scanned the room.

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4 Psychological Terms That You're Using Incorrectly

At some point, you’ve probably heard someone use any or all of these four words to describe someone. But there’s a really excellent chance that...

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Missing Nigerian schoolgirls 'married off'

Boko Haram chief denies ceasefire claim and says kidnapped schoolgirls have converted to Islam and married.

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Assunto: pseudociência na Faculdade de Farmácia

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Caros docentes, discentes, displicentes, Homo sapiens em geral da Faculdade de Farmácia da Universidade de Lisboa: chegou ao meu conhecimento, o que só prova que os vossos meios de divulgação funcionam bem, que está a ser oferecido na vossa inst...

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Indie Game Bundles and PC Game Bundles - Bundle Stars

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Neil Patrick Harris And Family Once Again Have The Absolute Perfect Halloween Costume

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Jon Stewart's Message To Texas Dems: 'You Poor Bastards'

Jon Stewart brought "The Daily Show" to Texas this week, and on Thursday night he tore apart the notion that the red state is turning blue. “Texas has been a c...

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