New scientific evidence suggests that deep inside the planet Mercury, iron “snow” forms and falls toward the center of the planet, much like snowflakes form in Earth’s atmosphere and fall to the ground. The movement of this iron snow could be responsible for Mercury’s mysterious magnetic field. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

A 2,000-year-old mine has been discovered high in mountains in Peru. The find offers proof that an ancient people in the Andes mined hematite iron ore centuries before the Inca Empire, archaeologists say. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

this beetle's been pimped out with wrought iron picked by Rogue 2 years ago

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have discovered metal-rich sedimentary deposits in a New Hampshire lake that grow faster than any other deposits found in the United States. Understanding the environmental conditions that aid in the creation of the structures, which contain copper, iron and other heavy metals, could be helpful in discovering new metal sources. picked by AutumnLotus 10 months ago

It has long been known that the inner core of the earth, a sphere consisting of a solid mass with a radius of about 1,200 km, is mainly made up of iron. However, seismic observations have shown that elastic waves pass more rapidly through this core in directions that are parallel to the earth's axis of rotation than in directions parallel to the equator - a phenomenon that has not been previously ... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

Abstinence-only coolness for girls. See also Sex is for Fags...what the cool dudes do instead of being lame and queer and having sex. picked by Ellz 8 months ago

Cellulose, the material paper is made from is incredibly strong on the nano-scale. Now a group has created a way to make paper that is tougher than cast-iron. The uses for such a material is endless. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

He apparently got confused and thought he was signing on to play with some super heroin. picked by afeldman 2 years ago

The food, called tempe, is moreover a whole-grain product with high folate content. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

Marvel Entertainment has released its Q3 2006 Earnings which includes an updated list of upcoming projects for Marvel Studios. picked by icepigs 2 years ago

A group of 72 scuba divers have ironed their way to a Guinness World Record for the most people ironing underwater at the same time. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

A Robotic Suit That Magnifies Human Strength

There was a similar article in my local newpaper today. I thought it was interesting technology although I was a little concrened that the name of the company was Cyberdyne. Terminator fans I suppose. picked by Fizz71 4 months ago

It may not have the allure of trout fishing, but Chinese farmers are cashing in on the world metals boom by fishing with magnets for lumps of iron ore in local streams. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

When the power of prayer failed, Oswald Varemond resorted to more corporeal means and hit her in the head with an iron. picked by pocksucket 8 months ago

just in case you haven't seen it yet. picked by SUBobISIS 6 months ago

Top secret mine holds vaults of national treasures, classified files, and government secrets. Aw, what the heck, let's put it on the channel 4 news. picked by ReBoot 8 months ago

A Japanese participant in the unusual sport of extreme ironing, in which people take ironing boards to remote locations and iron clothing, has succeeded in an extreme ironing attempt on the top of Mount Fuji. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Geologists at the University of Illinois have confirmed the discovery of Earth’s inner, innermost core, and have created a three-dimensional model that describes the seismic anisotropy and texturing of iron crystals within the inner core. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

Archeologists have discovered an iron age relic that bears a striking resemblance to our modern day cartoon rodent. picked by BrownTrout 1 year ago

Robert Downey Jr. signed to star in film adaptation of Marvel comic. Ozzy Osbourne available for comment, but unintelligible. picked by Wingnut 2 years ago