Category Archives: Science
Micron Releases Phase Change Memory. Changes Memory Forever, Starting From Now…
Micron, memory makers of the silicon kind have released a revolution into the memory market, Glass. In the race to get the latest technology to market there can be only one winner, this time Micron gets the prize. While many
Micron Releases Phase Change Memory. Changes Memory Forever, Starting From Now…
Micron, memory makers of the silicon kind have released a revolution into the memory market, Glass. In the race to get the latest technology to market there can be only one winner, this time Micron gets the prize. While many
Life Before The Big Bang, A Cyclic Universe…
The big bang, the greatest of all markers in time, it turns out, may not be as hard a wall as previously thought. Scientists studying the background microwave radiation of the Universe have found patterns in the noise, patterns that
Life Before The Big Bang, A Cyclic Universe…
The big bang, the greatest of all markers in time, it turns out, may not be as hard a wall as previously thought. Scientists studying the background microwave radiation of the Universe have found patterns in the noise, patterns that
Planetary Resources. The First Space Based Mining Company…
Mining is a very necessary but destructive industry, the lifestyles that we have all become so accustomed to have been built on the back of an enormous mining industry which has taken the economics of scale to its limit. This
Planetary Resources. The First Space Based Mining Company…
Mining is a very necessary but destructive industry, the lifestyles that we have all become so accustomed to have been built on the back of an enormous mining industry which has taken the economics of scale to its limit. This
Hubble Space Telescopes Birthday. Birthday Cake In Space….
April 22nd 2012, a non-descript day for many, but for one orbiting telescope, and her ground crew, this is a very special day, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope will celebrate her 22nd birthday. With 22 years of outstanding contribution to scientific
Hubble Space Telescopes Birthday. Birthday Cake In Space….
April 22nd 2012, a non-descript day for many, but for one orbiting telescope, and her ground crew, this is a very special day, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope will celebrate her 22nd birthday. With 22 years of outstanding contribution to scientific
Cold Case Scientists Learn LSD Treats Alcoholism and How To Study LSD Without The Pink Elephant…
The mechanisms and chemistry at work in the brain are a mystery still being unravelled by science. There was a time when trying to gain an understanding of the brains mechanisms consisted of dropping huge amounts of LSD and seeing
Cold Case Scientists Learn LSD Treats Alcoholism and How To Study LSD Without The Pink Elephant…
The mechanisms and chemistry at work in the brain are a mystery still being unravelled by science. There was a time when trying to gain an understanding of the brains mechanisms consisted of dropping huge amounts of LSD and seeing
Japanese Invent Silence Ray Gun, The Speech Jammer.
Japanese researchers obsessed with good manners have developed a hand held device capable pausing any conversation. The creators Kazutaka Kurihara and Koji Tsukada have stated their intention was to allow the enforcing of proper conversation etiquette. The device itself resembles
Japanese Invent Silence Ray Gun, The Speech Jammer.
Japanese researchers obsessed with good manners have developed a hand held device capable pausing any conversation. The creators Kazutaka Kurihara and Koji Tsukada have stated their intention was to allow the enforcing of proper conversation etiquette. The device itself resembles
Swiss CleanSpace One, The Swiss Getting All OCD On Our Space Junk.
A Swiss team of scientist has initiated the CleanSpace One project. In a fit of obsessive compulsive cleaning the Swiss have had enough of everyone leaving their junk in low earth orbit and have taken it upon themselves to clean
Swiss CleanSpace One, The Swiss Getting All OCD On Our Space Junk.
A Swiss team of scientist has initiated the CleanSpace One project. In a fit of obsessive compulsive cleaning the Swiss have had enough of everyone leaving their junk in low earth orbit and have taken it upon themselves to clean
Electronic Optical Fibre. Smart Fibre and The World Wide Web
While the term World Wide Web has come to represent having the world at our finger tips through the Internet, there is in fact a web of optical fibers that have spread world-wide. These optical cables encircle our world in
Electronic Optical Fibre. Smart Fibre and The World Wide Web
While the term World Wide Web has come to represent having the world at our finger tips through the Internet, there is in fact a web of optical fibers that have spread world-wide. These optical cables encircle our world in
NASA’s Suomi NPP Satellite And The Two 'Blue Marble' Images Stun The World!!!
Recently NASA released a photo that captured the world’s attention. The Blue Marble was that photo, an extremely high resolution photo of the Earths western hemisphere. With the whole face of the planet in frame and with incredible detail the
NASA’s Suomi NPP Satellite And The Two 'Blue Marble' Images Stun The World!!!
Recently NASA released a photo that captured the world’s attention. The Blue Marble was that photo, an extremely high resolution photo of the Earths western hemisphere. With the whole face of the planet in frame and with incredible detail the
Moon Base Alpha 2020, The Moon Base International
Moon Base Alpha, the dream of astrophysicists and science fiction fans alike may have moved one step closer to reality, thanks to a few bottles of vodka. The Russian space agency Roscosmos has recently invited it’s international brothers NASA and
Moon Base Alpha 2020, The Moon Base International
Moon Base Alpha, the dream of astrophysicists and science fiction fans alike may have moved one step closer to reality, thanks to a few bottles of vodka. The Russian space agency Roscosmos has recently invited it’s international brothers NASA and
The X-Prize and The T-Ray Tricorder Breakthrough! Next, Doors That Go Swooosh?
Science fiction writers since the earliest days of the genre have looked into the futures crystal ball and built a story on top of their predictions. Jules Verne was one of the first and greatest at predicting future technology and
The X-Prize and The T-Ray Tricorder Breakthrough! Next, Doors That Go Swooosh?
Science fiction writers since the earliest days of the genre have looked into the futures crystal ball and built a story on top of their predictions. Jules Verne was one of the first and greatest at predicting future technology and
NASA’s Amazing New Time-lapse Video: Lightning And The Milkyway.
NASA has once again combined two of our favorite subjects here at Highpants, combined to create a stunning video of galactic proportions. Space and time-lapse are of course the two subjects of interest. NASA has once again created an amazingly
NASA’s Amazing New Time-lapse Video: Lightning And The Milkyway.
NASA has once again combined two of our favorite subjects here at Highpants, combined to create a stunning video of galactic proportions. Space and time-lapse are of course the two subjects of interest. NASA has once again created an amazingly
NASA X-37B Space Plane MIA. High Flying Spy In The Sky, Next Generation Research Tool or Weapons Platform?!
The X-37B, a Space Plane with many masters, a true multi-purpose platform jointly developed by NASA, Boeing, DARPA, the US Air Force and more widely the US Defense Department. Starting life as the Space Shuttle utility belt the X-37B has
NASA X-37B Space Plane MIA. High Flying Spy In The Sky, Next Generation Research Tool or Weapons Platform?!
The X-37B, a Space Plane with many masters, a true multi-purpose platform jointly developed by NASA, Boeing, DARPA, the US Air Force and more widely the US Defense Department. Starting life as the Space Shuttle utility belt the X-37B has
IBM, Expanding Humanities Boundaries And The Atomic Limits of Magnetic Memory
Life’s smallest boundaries. As incredible as the constantly shrinking world of our electronic gadgets may seem to be we are fast approaching the next major boundary, the atomic boundary. Data storage, just as with all other technology is approaching this
IBM, Expanding Humanities Boundaries And The Atomic Limits of Magnetic Memory
Life’s smallest boundaries. As incredible as the constantly shrinking world of our electronic gadgets may seem to be we are fast approaching the next major boundary, the atomic boundary. Data storage, just as with all other technology is approaching this
Nature Blows, Rattles and Rolls! The Typhoon and Earth Quake Connection
Nature is a harsh mistress. The more we study the natural world the more we come to understand how the various natural system are inter-connected. Recently scientists from Florida International University have established a connection between large Typhoons and earthquakes.
Nature Blows, Rattles and Rolls! The Typhoon and Earth Quake Connection
Nature is a harsh mistress. The more we study the natural world the more we come to understand how the various natural system are inter-connected. Recently scientists from Florida International University have established a connection between large Typhoons and earthquakes.
Online Education Revolution, MITx
In the world of Science and Technology three little letters on your resume can make all the difference, especially if those three letters are MIT. Massachusetts Institute of Technology – MIT – is one of the worlds leading education institutions
Online Education Revolution, MITx
In the world of Science and Technology three little letters on your resume can make all the difference, especially if those three letters are MIT. Massachusetts Institute of Technology – MIT – is one of the worlds leading education institutions
Australia’s Evolving Hybrid Shark.
Marine biologists have for the first time observed a potential new mechanism of evolution. While cataloging sharks it was discovered that Australian Black Tipped sharks are adapting to the changing environment off the Australian East Coast through interbreeding with it’s
Australia’s Evolving Hybrid Shark.
Marine biologists have for the first time observed a potential new mechanism of evolution. While cataloging sharks it was discovered that Australian Black Tipped sharks are adapting to the changing environment off the Australian East Coast through interbreeding with it’s
Chameleon Magnets aka Electrically Induced Ferromagnetism
Magnetism is more than just a fun property to experiment with in Science 101, not just a scientific curiosity. Scientists have discovered the Chameleon Magnet, a perminant magnet that can be switched on and off at will. Magnetism is the
Chameleon Magnets aka Electrically Induced Ferromagnetism
Magnetism is more than just a fun property to experiment with in Science 101, not just a scientific curiosity. Scientists have discovered the Chameleon Magnet, a perminant magnet that can be switched on and off at will. Magnetism is the
The Industrial Revolution in Space: Made In Space
The industrial revolution has changed every aspect of life in the last 200 years, now it is moving on to the final frontier, Space. Made In Space – MIS -, is a recent entrant into the race to manufacture in
The Industrial Revolution in Space: Made In Space
The industrial revolution has changed every aspect of life in the last 200 years, now it is moving on to the final frontier, Space. Made In Space – MIS -, is a recent entrant into the race to manufacture in
Quantum Levitation, The Flying Quantum Rug
Levitation, the ability to appear to defy gravities bonds, has long fascinated humanity. From flying carpets to flying nuns it has long been part of our culture. There is a modern take on this ancient story as well, Superconducting Levitation.
Quantum Levitation, The Flying Quantum Rug
Levitation, the ability to appear to defy gravities bonds, has long fascinated humanity. From flying carpets to flying nuns it has long been part of our culture. There is a modern take on this ancient story as well, Superconducting Levitation.
The Borg Satellites of DARPA's Phoenix Program
Satellites envelop our world like a web, another kind of world wide web. Proving to be indispensable for communications, scientific exploration and avoiding getting lost when shopping, they have become our eyes and ears in the sky, an essential part
The Borg Satellites of DARPA's Phoenix Program
Satellites envelop our world like a web, another kind of world wide web. Proving to be indispensable for communications, scientific exploration and avoiding getting lost when shopping, they have become our eyes and ears in the sky, an essential part
World's Largest Terrestrial Radio Telescope, ALMA Opens it's Eyes
The human senses are a marvel of natural design but they are limited by their physical qualities. Perfectly adapted to life on the surface of the planet Earth, not so great if you want to listen to faint stars on
World's Largest Terrestrial Radio Telescope, ALMA Opens it's Eyes
The human senses are a marvel of natural design but they are limited by their physical qualities. Perfectly adapted to life on the surface of the planet Earth, not so great if you want to listen to faint stars on
Light Disorder: Laws of Reflection, Refraction and the Surface Pattern Loophole
Scientists at Harvard have discovered new ways of making light dance, along the way changing the laws of reflection and refraction of light. The wonderful world of Nano particles, along with their effects on light’s behavior were explored in order
Light Disorder: Laws of Reflection, Refraction and the Surface Pattern Loophole
Scientists at Harvard have discovered new ways of making light dance, along the way changing the laws of reflection and refraction of light. The wonderful world of Nano particles, along with their effects on light’s behavior were explored in order
South Atlantic Anomaly, The Home of the Negatron, the Anti-Proton
Anti-matter, the ultimate outsider in a universe of matte. Using the anti-matter hunting satellite PAMELA – Payload for Antimatter Matter Exploration and Light-nuclei Astrophysics – scientist were able to locate a pool of anti-matter trapped within the Earth magnetic fields.
South Atlantic Anomaly, The Home of the Negatron, the Anti-Proton
Anti-matter, the ultimate outsider in a universe of matte. Using the anti-matter hunting satellite PAMELA – Payload for Antimatter Matter Exploration and Light-nuclei Astrophysics – scientist were able to locate a pool of anti-matter trapped within the Earth magnetic fields.
Solar Dynamics Observatory, Rubber Chickens stearing at the Sun
The satellites and space craft that we launch to observe our world are our eyes and ears in space. Advances in satellites pointed at the Sun have been enormous over the last decade. The latest satellite gathering solar information is
Solar Dynamics Observatory, Rubber Chickens stearing at the Sun
The satellites and space craft that we launch to observe our world are our eyes and ears in space. Advances in satellites pointed at the Sun have been enormous over the last decade. The latest satellite gathering solar information is
NASA's Kepler Discovers Planet Darkness
NASA’s Kepler satellite, also known as the planet hunter has found a planet that is particularly unusual, TrES-2b holds claim to being the darkest planet ever found. Darker than coal, blacker than black acrylic paint and with a constant temperature
NASA's Kepler Discovers Planet Darkness
NASA’s Kepler satellite, also known as the planet hunter has found a planet that is particularly unusual, TrES-2b holds claim to being the darkest planet ever found. Darker than coal, blacker than black acrylic paint and with a constant temperature
Epidermal Electronics Systems, John A Rogers Electronic Tattoo
Genius inventor John A Rogers and his research group have produced the first flexible stretchable adhesive electronic device that can be applied to the skin. Epidermal electronic systems – EES. Initially designed as a biological sensor the electric tattoo has
Epidermal Electronics Systems, John A Rogers Electronic Tattoo
Genius inventor John A Rogers and his research group have produced the first flexible stretchable adhesive electronic device that can be applied to the skin. Epidermal electronic systems – EES. Initially designed as a biological sensor the electric tattoo has
i2R E-Paper, I can't believe its not paper, paper
As display technologies evolve display panels are finding their way into many new places, this is about to accelerate. R&D scientists from Taiwan have demonstrated a new display technology that completely cuts the cord, the i2R e-paper has no plug.
i2R E-Paper, I can't believe its not paper, paper
As display technologies evolve display panels are finding their way into many new places, this is about to accelerate. R&D scientists from Taiwan have demonstrated a new display technology that completely cuts the cord, the i2R e-paper has no plug.
Stretchy Rubber OLED Display
Are we on the brink of a major technology shift, display and electronics technology is shifting from metallic wires to plastic -polymer electronics- with surprising results. Research scientist at UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science have demonstrated
Stretchy Rubber OLED Display
Are we on the brink of a major technology shift, display and electronics technology is shifting from metallic wires to plastic -polymer electronics- with surprising results. Research scientist at UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science have demonstrated
TPV power for the masses, The Zippo Power Generator
Power, electrical power is the life blood of our modern world, a constant heartbeat that drives every gadget on the planet. MIT scientist have demonstrated a huge breakthrough in power, a Zippo lighter sized power station that’s three times as
TPV power for the masses, The Zippo Power Generator
Power, electrical power is the life blood of our modern world, a constant heartbeat that drives every gadget on the planet. MIT scientist have demonstrated a huge breakthrough in power, a Zippo lighter sized power station that’s three times as
The Light of the Future and the amazing X-Ray Camera, Europes X-ray Free-Electron Laser
As science develops new devices for studying the world humanity as a collective gains a new way of looking at the world. read more
The Light of the Future and the amazing X-Ray Camera, Europes X-ray Free-Electron Laser
As science develops new devices for studying the world humanity as a collective gains a new way of looking at the world. read more
Harnessing Ambient Electromagnetic Energy, Power From Thin Air
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have demonstrated – at the IEEE conference July 6 – technology capable of harnessing ambient electromagnetic energy that pervades our modern world. By taking advantage of the transmitters that are already covering modern cities
Harnessing Ambient Electromagnetic Energy, Power From Thin Air
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have demonstrated – at the IEEE conference July 6 – technology capable of harnessing ambient electromagnetic energy that pervades our modern world. By taking advantage of the transmitters that are already covering modern cities
Dust and Debris, The Middle Mystery of Planet Formation
How did this rocky outpost of life we call ‘Earth’ form, what process is capable of turning space dust and rubble into this picturesque blue planet we call home. read more
Dust and Debris, The Middle Mystery of Planet Formation
How did this rocky outpost of life we call ‘Earth’ form, what process is capable of turning space dust and rubble into this picturesque blue planet we call home. read more
Artificial Skin, Getting That Robotic Touch
Skin a wonderfully tactile and complex part of the human condition that often goes unnoticed. Scientists this week have demonstrated the most complex artificial skin for robots yet produced. Containing infra-red, heat and accelerometer sensors this is an intelligent hard
Artificial Skin, Getting That Robotic Touch
Skin a wonderfully tactile and complex part of the human condition that often goes unnoticed. Scientists this week have demonstrated the most complex artificial skin for robots yet produced. Containing infra-red, heat and accelerometer sensors this is an intelligent hard
Mother Earth, The Sun is Not Your Father
After much number crunching and analysis NASA boffins have announced the Sun is not our Father. Data returned by NASA’s Genesis space craft and analyzed around the world suggests that Sun and Earth were formed separately. Like a giant paternity
Mother Earth, The Sun is Not Your Father
After much number crunching and analysis NASA boffins have announced the Sun is not our Father. Data returned by NASA’s Genesis space craft and analyzed around the world suggests that Sun and Earth were formed separately. Like a giant paternity
The Artificial Leaf and Silicon Trees
Scientists at MIT have demonstrated the first practical artificial leaf. This doesn’t mean the oak tree out the front of your house should be worried, these leaves will never hang from a branch. Nor do they look like a leaf,
The Artificial Leaf and Silicon Trees
Scientists at MIT have demonstrated the first practical artificial leaf. This doesn’t mean the oak tree out the front of your house should be worried, these leaves will never hang from a branch. Nor do they look like a leaf,
Solar Slumber, Solar Flare Cycle MIA
Ever since the first caveman was forced to get out of bed early the Sun’s cycles have been of studied with interest. From the timings of our daily lives to the coming of Santa each year the Sun’s timing permeates
Solar Slumber, Solar Flare Cycle MIA
Ever since the first caveman was forced to get out of bed early the Sun’s cycles have been of studied with interest. From the timings of our daily lives to the coming of Santa each year the Sun’s timing permeates
Zero Point Energy and The Vacuum
In the depths of Deep Space, the vast emptiness may be more alive than we ever thought possible. The vacuum of space isn’t as void as previously advertised. Zero-Point Energy – ZPE – pervades every corner of the universe, populating
Zero Point Energy and The Vacuum
In the depths of Deep Space, the vast emptiness may be more alive than we ever thought possible. The vacuum of space isn’t as void as previously advertised. Zero-Point Energy – ZPE – pervades every corner of the universe, populating
Voyager – Deep Space
In the cold dark recesses of space a single mission carries the torch for humanity. Voyager 1 and 2 are soon to leave the solar system completely, entering deep space with its sensors being our eye’s and ears. Will they
Voyager – Deep Space
In the cold dark recesses of space a single mission carries the torch for humanity. Voyager 1 and 2 are soon to leave the solar system completely, entering deep space with its sensors being our eye’s and ears. Will they
Metallic Glass
Metallic Glasses, the new wonder material for a world pushing the boundaries. When Titanium is no longer strong enough where do you turn, BMG – Bulk Metallic Glasses – 2.5 times stronger than titanium, but with the production costs of
Metallic Glass
Metallic Glasses, the new wonder material for a world pushing the boundaries. When Titanium is no longer strong enough where do you turn, BMG – Bulk Metallic Glasses – 2.5 times stronger than titanium, but with the production costs of
The Loneliest Planets
Scientists have recently confirmed the existence of large number of free-floating planets, planets not part of any particular solar system. These are the Loneliest Planets of all. Destined to roam the universe bumping along with no particular destination in mind
The Loneliest Planets
Scientists have recently confirmed the existence of large number of free-floating planets, planets not part of any particular solar system. These are the Loneliest Planets of all. Destined to roam the universe bumping along with no particular destination in mind
Curvaceous Super Spies in the Skies
Northrop Grumman has this week unveiled the latest generation spy plane into our crowded skies, the Firebird. This is the the curvy super model of surveillance aircraft. Most unusual for an unmanned aircraft is the inclusion of a cockpit option
Curvaceous Super Spies in the Skies
Northrop Grumman has this week unveiled the latest generation spy plane into our crowded skies, the Firebird. This is the the curvy super model of surveillance aircraft. Most unusual for an unmanned aircraft is the inclusion of a cockpit option
Lights Hidden Properties
University of Michigan boffins have discovered, while shooting lasers through glass, that light shining through non conductive materials exhibit strong magnetic characteristics. read more
Lights Hidden Properties
University of Michigan boffins have discovered, while shooting lasers through glass, that light shining through non conductive materials exhibit strong magnetic characteristics. read more
Anomalous Luminous Phenomena aka What The Hell is That !
Strange lights in the sky at night, an ominous delight Throughout history people around the world have reported seeing strange lights in the sky. Mysterious lights have always been a part of our culture, from the background of impressionist artists
Anomalous Luminous Phenomena aka What The Hell is That !
Strange lights in the sky at night, an ominous delight Throughout history people around the world have reported seeing strange lights in the sky. Mysterious lights have always been a part of our culture, from the background of impressionist artists
Sprites. Space Lightning
Sprites are a relatively newly discovered – 1989 – high altitude atmospheric optical emission – flash – they are a large-scale electrical discharge that occur high above thunderstorm clouds, or cumulonimbus, giving rise to a quite varied range of visual shapes flickering in the
Sprites. Space Lightning
Sprites are a relatively newly discovered – 1989 – high altitude atmospheric optical emission – flash – they are a large-scale electrical discharge that occur high above thunderstorm clouds, or cumulonimbus, giving rise to a quite varied range of visual shapes flickering in the
Spintronics, The Secret of the Spin
Spintronics, sounds like a new dance move for the doof doof crowd but no, Spintronics is a new field of Quantum Physics that is working towards making the inner workings of computer chips smaller and faster. read more
Spintronics, The Secret of the Spin
Spintronics, sounds like a new dance move for the doof doof crowd but no, Spintronics is a new field of Quantum Physics that is working towards making the inner workings of computer chips smaller and faster. read more
Bionic Contact Lens with LCD Displays, Health Monitoring
A new contact lens embedded with electronic circuits could be the seed for “bionic eyes” that can see displays overlaid on a person’s field of view, researchers say. The minute circuitry could aid the vision-impaired or could be used to create
Bionic Contact Lens with LCD Displays, Health Monitoring
A new contact lens embedded with electronic circuits could be the seed for “bionic eyes” that can see displays overlaid on a person’s field of view, researchers say. The minute circuitry could aid the vision-impaired or could be used to create
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