Instead of costly humans having to maintain and repair the concrete, it would be ideal if the concrete would be able to heal itself. This is now possible with help of special bacteria. These bacteria are... more inside

from youtube:Medical researchers in Tel Aviv have identified a substance that can kill cancerous cells without harming healthy ones. So far, experiments have only been carried out on mice, but they... more inside

NSFW for the artwork in the background.

Loofa... loofa... loofa!

I hate this mandatory tipping system we have here in the US.

Not cool.

From Pitchfork Media: "May make you rethink life on planet Earth. Stop pretending to do work and watch the video for the Charlotte Gainsbourg/Beck duet "Heaven Can Wait" right this minute. (Please.) ... more inside

At a 'Going Rogue' book signing, Sarah Palin fans struggle to explain why they support her.

Two minutes short. Oddly patient police officer.

Oopsie doopsie!

He exists (http://www.agri.gov.il/en/people/856.aspx) we know that much - but he's nowhere to be found. We are told that he was deported to Israel, but he has yet to arrive in Israel. What happened to... more inside

The clip is from La Ciudad de las Ideas 2009 Re-evolution. Audio is low due to it being single channel.

How can the people running these programs live with themselves?

With Palin in the news again with the releace of her new book Going Rogue. Stewart takes the opportunity to take some hilarious jabs at her.

From Spacetelescope.org: A recent NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image captures what appears to be one very bright and bizarre galaxy, but is actually the result of a pair of spiral galaxies, like our... more inside

Some of the often-quoted urban myths showing up in public debate about climate change gets debunked.

Now that she's out promoting her book, expect similar nuggets of wisdom to seep forth.