(PCM) A group of Danish scientists have made a breakthrough by creating crystals that will allow humans to breathe underwater without the assistance of an oxygen tank. They even say that these new absorption crystals could even be used to help individuals suffering from certain respiratory aliments that require the use of heavy oxygen tanks.… Read More
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(PCM) 2015 marks the year that a leap second will be added to clocks around the world. It was announced by the officials at the International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service in Paris that the second will be added at the 23:59:59 mark on June 30, 2015. The last time a leap second was… Read More
(PCM) For those that may not know, Manhattanhenge occurs when the sunset aligns perfectly with the city of Manhattan’s grid. It only occurs four times per year, twice with a full sun and twice with a half sun, and all four times the sun full illuminates both the north and south sides of every cross… Read More
(PCM) These days, sporting a beard has become quite trendy with the male demographic, however many may want to consider a shave with the results that a new study has revealed. KOAT Channel 7 in New Mexico recently hired a microbiologist to conducted a study on the cleanliness of men’s facial hair and the results… Read More
(PCM) It is not very often that sharks are referred to as “cute”, however the newly discovered species of of ‘pocket shark’ is adorably small and shows many similarities in appearance to a baby sperm whale. The tiny-size shark was actually discovered off the coast of the Gulf Of Mexico a few years ago in… Read More
(PCM) No, this is not some kind of viral teaser for the upcoming film “Jurrassic World“! Construction workers in China have actually stumbled upon 43 fossilized dinosaur eggs, 19 of which were still completely intact. The workers were in the process of completing a road upgrade project in the city of Heyuan when the discovery… Read More
(PCM) A massive and somewhat highly visible asteroid is on a path to fly by the planet Earth on Monday evening, however there is no cause for concern. According to NASA asteroid 2004 BL86 will be able to safely pass Earth and is located about 745,000 miles away which three time the distance from Earth to… Read More
(PCM) One of history’s biggest mysteries that spans over 800 years is definitely where the final resting place of the great Mongol leader Genghis Khan is located. Researchers and historians have been speculating for years about it’s exact location and now with the help of satellite imaging, that has been crowdsourced by scientists, they now… Read More
(PCM) As many of you are already aware, tonight, December 21st 2014 marks the winter solstice, however there is something even more special about this date this year. If you reside anywhere in the Northern hemisphere then it will be the longest night the year, however this year tonight will be the longest night to… Read More
(PCM) For those that may be interested, you can now view some fascinating footage of a lamb chop as it orbited the Earth. Haven’t you always wanted to see a lamb chop floating through space? The idea to launch the lamb chop in to space was part of an effort to promote a book by… Read More
(PCM) Oh, the absolute horror; this is honestly the stuff of nightmares. A man suffering from severe headaches discovered that the source of his constant perturbation was a species of tapeworm rarely seen in humans, Spirometra erinaceieuropaei. The man ended FOUR YEARS of headaches that started in 2008 and gradually became compounded with seizures and issues with… Read More
(PCM) For years futurists have been predicting that we will be seeing great advancements in the area of travel technology. It has always been a fantasy that we would eventually be zipping around in those futuristic flying cars just like a real life episode of The Jetsons. Well, it seems now that those technology advances… Read More
(PCM) There is going to be quite the interesting sight in the skies this coming Wednesday when we will see a total lunar eclipse otherwise known as a “Blood Moon” occur that can be easily viewed with the naked eye. The eclipse will be visible throughout North America and the best viewing times for the… Read More
(PCM) This past Wednesday a strong solar flare was released by the sun and is on a steady place towards the planet Earth. Researchers have identified the flare as an “X-class” flare, which happens to be the most dangerous type, however experts claim that no major or catastrophic events are expected to occur. NASA officials… Read More
(PCM) The news has been announced that NASA has approved development on a new incredibly powerful rocket called the Space Launch System (SLS) which will finally be able to travel outside of Earth’s obit by sometime in the 2030’s. If all goes according to plan, the SLS will be able to launch its’ first test… Read More
(PCM) A six-year old giant panda named Ai Hin that resides at a Chinese zoo began showing signs of pregnancy, however after two months of observations by zookeepers it is speculated that the giant panda was faking her pregnancy. Giant panda’s faking pregnancy is not an uncommon occurrence, especially for those pandas raised in captivity,… Read More
(PCM) Those that were hoping for a milder winter this year will be quite disappointed by the predictions made in the Old Farmer’s Almanac which calls for a “super-cold” winter and more snowfall than normal for the north-east region of the country. The Old Farmer’s Almanac is 223-year old reference the has been used for… Read More
(PCM) Have you ever dreamed about wanting to sit down at any given time anywhere you happen to be? Well, a Swiss company may have created just the solution you have been looking for with the “chairless chair”. The concept is actually fairly simplistic. The “chairless chair” is a device that is worn on your… Read More
(PCM) Somehow I feel like this going to be another one of those stories that gets debunked or proven false rather quickly, however it has been stated scientifically that smelling small doses of farts could be beneficial to your overall health. Researchers have found that small doses of hydrogen sulfide help keep cells healthy and can… Read More
(PCM) A company out of California has just earned a Gates Foundation grant to continue its’ research and experimentation with an unorthodox form of pest control which is cow cologne. Created by ISCA Technologies, the cow cologne according to Smithsonian is “a mildly-scented shampoo-y goo is sprayed onto a cow that makes the animals smell like humans from several weeks… Read More
(PCM) This past Sunday marked the start of hurricane season and a new study reveals that hurricanes named after females turn out to be more deadly than those named after males. It has been tradition that hurricanes are given names such as Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Andrew and now researchers at the University of Illinois… Read More
(PCM) A Pittsburgh man by the name of David Nabhan, claims that he has discovered a way to pinpoint and predict with a certain level of accuracy when and where earthquakes are set to occur. In his new book, “Eathquake Prediction: Answers in Plain Sight”, Nebhan claims that the next big earthquake that will hit… Read More
(PCM) For those that are trying to eliminate calories all together, or the actual act of chewing, inventor Charlie Harry Francis has the answer for you with the Edible Mist Machine. The machine is said to emit more than 200 flavors which are inhaled rather than eaten. In a press release for the machine, Francis… Read More
(PCM) It is not very often that Wyoming comes in the the headlines, but new footage of an incredible supercell storm system is definitely generating a lot of buzz. The incredible image was captured by the Basehunters storm chasers group and shows the rotating updraft of a supercell thunderstorm over eastern Wyoming. For those that… Read More
(PCM) Today will be an absolutely epic day for space enthusiasts! You will not only be able to witness a rocket being launched into space, but you will also be able to see Mars and witness a total lunar eclipse in the overnight hours. Starting late this afternoon the private space company Space X will launch… Read More
(PCM) A Norway man had quite the adventure during a recent skydiving excursion when he was nearly hit by a falling meteorite after its’ flame had gone out. The entire ordeal was captured on the man’s helmet camera and it marks the first time that footage of a meteorite travelling through the air after its’… Read More
(PCM) We all know the zombie apocalypse is bound to happen sooner or later right? Well, the good folks over at American Chemist want to be sure you are safe and to coincide with the upcoming season finale of AMC’s The Walking Dead, they have revealed Eau de Death, the only cologne you will need… Read More
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