Archive for November, 2010
Would You Go On A One-Way Trip To Space? [WeirdThingsTV]
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010Scientists Learn How To Erase Memory
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010
Researchers have discovered that they can permanently delete traumatic memories simply by removing a protein from the region of the brain responsible for recalling fear. The research focused on the nerve circuits in the amygdala where they tracked proteins before and after they scared mice with loud sounds.
“This may sound like science fiction, the ability to selectively erase memories,” says Huganir. “But this may one day be applicable for the treatment of debilitating fearful memories in people, such as post-traumatic stress syndrome associated with war, rape or other traumatic events.”
[Physorg.com via Kotaku]
Giant Sinkhole Opens In Germany
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010Check out this huge, 20-meter deep sinkhole that opened up in that appeared overnight in Schmalkalden, Germany. Officials are unsure what caused the crater that took a car and parts of a garage, but say they plan to fill the gaping hole with gravel. Kind of boring if you ask me.
The Virus That Will Turn Us All Into The Walking Dead Zombies! [WeirdThingsTV]
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010And Now: A Charred Bison Being Chased By A Hungry Bear
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
Fruit Eating Kangaroo-Like Chupacabra Haunting Wisconsin
Monday, November 1st, 2010
Residents in southeastern Wisconsin have recently been reporting sightings of a nocturnal creature invading their back yards. This photo was snapped by a woman as the creature sat in her back yard on its hind legs eating crab apples. The photo was sent to the The Wildlife in Need Center where a spokeswomen said that while it “may point to the existence of the elusive and legendary El Chupacabra residing in southeastern Wisconsin” it most likely is “a gray or red fox with Sarcoptic Mange, caused by an infestation of mites.” Many people were quick to label this creature a Chupacabra, but it has also been noted that this is not the first time kangaroo-like creatures have been reported in Waukesha County.
[JSOnline via American Monsters]
Man Sleepshoots Self
Monday, November 1st, 2010
A Colorado man had a rude awakening when he kneecapped himself while sleeping.
Sanford Rothman, who lives on Mineola Court in southeastern Boulder, told police he woke up to a “bang” and discovered he was shot in the left knee. He said he did not have a clear recollection of the incident.
According to the police report no alcohol or drugs were involved, and nobody else was in the house at the time. Sleepshooting could be the next exciting chapter in the field of Parasomnia.
Great Apes Might Be As Smart As Humans
Monday, November 1st, 2010
It looks like we’ve misunderstood how smart great apes. Is this the beginning of the end for us?
Great apes might be much more similar to us — and just as smart — than science has led us to believe.
A new study will examine the extent to which common designs of comparative psychology research, which rates humans as more advanced than apes, are fatally flawed.
You maniacs! You ruined it!