New Scientist Environment Blog: Fred's Footprint: Can we buy a green future?
It's the big question that every wannabe green asks: do I need to downsize my lifestyle, or can I buy my way to environmental friendliness? It has been gratifying to discover, while here in Vienna, that the most cerebral boffins are consumed by the same question, although they put it only slightly differently: does society need a "paradigm shift", or can we get by with a bunch of technological and
New Scientist Technology Blog: Man vs musical Tesla coil
Will posted a video of a musical Tesla coil back in June. Here's an even more impressive performance - a man called Dr Zeus takes on two of them in a home-made Faraday cage suit. If you can't see the clip above click here. Notice how when he stands close enough to a coil it can light the bulbs he's carrying - and look out for the sparks under his feet. I wonder what it sounds like from where he's
New Scientist Space Blog: Top 10 space videos
What are the best space-related videos on the web? David Shiga chooses his favourites... I'm here in Boston, where everyone is getting ready for the Thanksgiving holiday. Below, I've rounded up some cool space-related videos for holiday viewing, in no particular order. I hope readers everywhere can enjoy them, whether you have a holiday coming up or not. 1 Ares V rocket launching a huge observator
New Scientist - raurublock on Hatena
英科学誌、イヌの論理的思考能力を示す研究結果を掲載 (AFP) イヌは、ヒトや他の霊長類と同様に写真を分類できるという研究結果が、英科学誌ニュー・サイエンティスト（New Scientist）の2007年12月8日号に掲載される。ちょっと待て。New Scientist って、科学誌 と言っていいのか? たしかにうちの本家でもよくネタ元にしてるんだけど、その理由は 面白いから なんだぞ? だいたい slashdot.jp に こんなこと書かれる ような雑誌だぞ?
BBC NEWS | UK | Magazine | Would he be even more handsome called Ryan?
People walk around with stereotypes in their heads that can influence all sorts of decisions, yet don't even realise it, says psychologist Richard Wiseman, who conducted the research. He asked more than 6,000 people about their perceptions of the most popular first names in the UK over the past decade, along with those in recent years. Some strong trends emerged. Elizabeth and James are considered
BBC NEWS | BBC NEW | Japanese bullet train docks in BBC NEW
The first Japanese bullet train for use on a UK mainline has arrived in Britain, bringing with it promises of shorter journey times. The 140mph (225km/h) six-car Hitachi Class 395 train was delivered on board a ferry to Southampton. The Southeastern train company plans to run 29 of the trains from 2009 on the final section of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link from Kent to central London. They will also
BBC NEWS | BBC NEW | Welsh dragon call for Union flag
Ian Lucas says Wales' flag should be combined with the union jack The union jack should be combined with the Welsh flag, according to an MP who wants the change to be made to reflect Wales' status within the UK. In a Commons debate, Wrexham's Labour MP Ian Lucas said Wales' Red Dragon should be added to the union jack's red, white and blue pattern. He said the union jack currently only represented
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