Science

Drunk Scientists Pour Wine On Superconductors, Make Discovery

Wine makes superconductors better at their jobs. And apparently, it makes some scientists better at their jobs too.


December 4, 2009
Science

Magnetic Shields To Protect Spaceships From Re-Entry, Klingon Attacks

Do you know why James T. Kirk is happy? Because those crazy Europeans are developing a magnetic shield that will protect spaceships when entering the Earth’s atmosphere. Well, that and because he’s thinking about doing naughty things with Uhura.


September 11, 2009
Science

NASA Creates Anti-Gravity Field, Makes Lab Rats Levitate

NASA scientists have created an anti-gravity field that works at room temperature, which is a big Where’s My Back to the Future Skateboard breakthrough. The only problem is that it only works on mice. Mice high as kites, in fact.


June 11, 2009
Science

Scientists Discover Superconducting Material That’s Just Two Atoms Thick

University of Texas researchers stumbled upon a new superconducting metal that is the world’s thinnest at a mere two atoms—slightly thicker than a marathon runner by comparison.