Archive for the 'Science!' Category

Fine, maybe not 'guaranteed,' but your chances of getting bitten by a mosquito carrying malaria skyrockets if you have stanky-ass feet!

WASH YOUR SOCKS! Science says so! LOLz!

Mosquitoes infected with the malaria parasite are significantly more attracted to

Do you smoke? We would hope not, but if you do, the switch the e-cigarettes is seen by some to be healthier… plus, if you get way into it, you can call yourself a "Vaper"! LOLz!

The Vaper subculture isn't just for those who switch, instead it's for those who are actually outspoken about the switch — and the fact that they have NO intentions of quitting. They're the same people who you'll find yelling from the rooftops that they believe their their addiction can save the lives of millions because the vapors they inhale, along with nicotine, are far safer than the tar and chemicals in tobacco cigarettes.

Scientists are predicting that one-third of land animals could suffer dramatic losses over the course of the century due to one awful thing…

CLIMATE CHANGE!

Even worse is that over half of all plants could be hit just as hard as their environments become unsuitable for their disposition.

As different ecosystems begin to collapse, there will be major consequences to us humans.

Paul McCartney is a huge animal lover and big supporter of animal rights.

So of course he was so happy when the European Union (EU) enacted a law that banned all animal testing.

Cruelty Free International (Buav) is an organization that really spearheaded the ban in Europe, and now they've joined forces with Sir Paul to bring that ban to the rest of the world.

McCartney said:

Why yes, this hybrid car DOES have wings!

The pic (above) is the next-gen TF-X, and it will be a street legal plug-in hybrid car that has collapsible wings, retractable propellers, and is capable of driving and flying on its own in the event of an emergency. Emergency? More like EVERY TIME WE NEED TO GO TO WORK!

We don't just mean having a dog will fill your heart with feelings of joy and contentment.

We mean that the American Heart Association released a study that had a panel of experts review years of data on the cardiovascular benefits of owning a pet!

The group found that owning a pet, specifically a dog, was "probably associated" with a reduced risk of heart disease.

Raise your hand if you'd like a cure for HIV!

ALL OF YOU better be raising your hands! The disease has killed 25+ million people since 1981, and that is just plain unacceptable!

Apparently researchers at Denmark's Aarhus University Hospital believe they are "within months" of a breakthrough that could lead to an affordable cure