Scientists in Pennsylvania are reporting development of a fuel cell that uses pollution from coal and metal mines to generate electricity, solving a serious environmental problem while providing a new source of energy. picked by AutumnLotus 10 months ago

If you think algae is just that green grime that dirties up your pool, think again: it’s also a surprisingly viable source for biofuel picked by wildminou 12 months ago

I've seen this in a de-motivational poster before but I think this may just be the source photograph. picked by hmtksteve 7 months ago

[WARNING: this list contains images that may offend] This is a list of secret projects that have since been found to be true in light of released (either officially, or unofficially) documents. Some have long been the source of conspiracy theories while others have been accepted by the mainstream as real. In no particular order: picked by Bornbad 2 months ago

Spears delivered the verse, along with legal papers, to her mother on June 28 on the set of kid sister, Jamie Lynn’s television show, “Zoey 101.” The two are reportedly also battling over the affections of Jamie Lynn. “Britney said, ‘Here Momma, I just wanted to see your face,’” a source told Star. “Then she got into her car and drove off. Lynne... read full post picked by bevissimo 1 year ago

Astronomers studying a nearby galaxy have spied a rare type of star system -- one that contains a black hole that suddenly began glowing brightly with X-rays.
Though this type of star system is supposed to be rare, it's the second such system discovered in that galaxy, called Centaurus A. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

The software giant is going to proceed in enforcing the violated patents. picked by maxriter 1 year ago

The USS New York, an amphibious assault ship built with scrap steel from the ruins of the World Trade Center, was christened Saturday as a source of strength and inspiration for Americans. picked by doggylives 7 months ago

Who want's to bet he does less time than Nicole Richie? Oh wait, nevermind, he's black...we know how the judicial systems loves black people. picked by buddha 1 year ago

From the 100th Petshotel to a girl who had an allergic reaction and got her boyfriend arrested, this is your (almost) daily news source from Blogspot.com picked by Blankspace73 8 months ago

Inventor claims to have new energy source... the ocean. picked by Hoosker 1 year ago

“Tom is really into money,” a source revealed. “He has no problem spending it. It makes him feel powerful. He loves to brag about his Porsches, his homes, his planes and his motorcycles.”

...c'mon, it's the only wad he has to shoot. (OMG, did I just say that? Shame, shame.) picked by bevissimo 9 months ago

In news that can't be TOO shocking, word has begun spreading that Favre was not that serious about retiring after all. I for one hope to see him back on the field. picked by carguy4life 3 months ago

Cool collages using just a few album covers. If you speak french see source of collection here. picked by kairo 11 months ago

Check out the Villian Hall of Fame... picked by DemureArt 1 year ago

New research has found rainfall and irrigation runoff barely add a drop to a major city water source, drying up hopes that new groundwater supplies could be sustainable. picked by chinook 8 months ago

Poynter Online, the definitive source for ongoing journalism education, posted this Q&A explaining the motives behind the Page One photo of a baby boy in Zimbabwe with both legs broken. A nice look at the thought that gets put into the front page.
(*image is partial of NYT image, cropped for reasons in the story*) picked by lynxears 3 months ago

More than a hundred summaries of his debriefings were sent to the CIA, which then became a pillar - along with the now-disproved Iraqi quest for uranium for nuclear weapons - for the U.S. decision to bomb and then invade Iraq. The CIA-director George Tenet gave Alwan’s information to Secretary of State Colin Powell to use at the U.N. in his speech justifying military action against Iraq. **... read full post picked by dollyllama 11 months ago

Researchers hope to one day extract stem cells from testicles that could be directed to grow into all kinds of tissues to repair everything...Might Be Tried On Men Within A Few Years picked by DemureArt 1 year ago

Obese and overweight people require more fuel to transport them and the food they eat, and a literally swelling global population will make this source of greenhouse emissions worse, say UK researchers. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago