Physicists from the University of Georgia have developed a new way to create "natural motors" for tiny machines. The researchers say the technique could lead to new methods of drug delivery, disease treatment and bioengineering, the university said in a release picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Ginseng, Vitamin A, Garlic, St. Johns Wort and more may react dangerously with common prescription drugs. picked by fred 2 years ago

Whether you enjoy outdoor adventures or surf the great beyond from your computer chair, it’s easy for the human brain to see complexity and touches of man-made civilization in the impressive natural formations of our world. Our brains are wired to mistake culture when nature mimics man-made structures. From geometrical faces carved by the forces of nature to sleeping giants in the sea, here ... read full post picked by kakana 4 months ago

Heath Ledger may have died from natural causes, not a drug overdose, because the amount of drugs in his system was too low to have killed him, it has been reported. picked by icepigs 2 years ago

World Heritage Sites are named by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The sites, both cultural and natural, added to the list are deemed "of outstanding value to humanity" and deserve protection and preservation, according to the UNESCO Web site. picked by deEPCHIll 1 year ago

A state appeals court ruled Tuesday that a person who is voluntarily nude in the presence of another still has privacy rights against being secretly videotaped. picked by Bornbad 11 months ago

The as yet unidentified sub-species of the "processionary" caterpillar has been steadily multiplying since the start of the year to the point where residents of Yandaran cannot stand still without being covered in the creepy crawlies. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

Mysterious UFO sightings may go hand in hand with a puzzling natural phenomenon known as sprites — flashes high in the atmosphere triggered by thunderstorms. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

Despite our ever-increasing knowledge of the natural world, too many people still see it as just another means to make money. picked by deEPCHIll 1 year ago

Many of the most fantastic natural phenomena, however, are also least easy to spot. Some are incredibly rare while others are located in hard-to-reach parts of the planet. picked by Bornbad 3 months ago

Over the last 20 years lakes and streams in remote parts of the UK, southern Scandinavia and eastern North America have been increasingly stained brown by dissolved organic matter. An international team, led by researchers from University College London and the US Environmental Protection Agency, demonstrates that the colour change is indicative of a return to a more natural, pre-industrial state ... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Police and medical examiners who thought a man died of natural causes changed their minds after funeral-home workers found bullet holes in his head. picked by Bornbad 9 months ago

While natural disasters seem to get more press coverage nowadays, they’re are nothing new. Natural disasters have influenced the course of history throughout the ages, causing famine, loss of life, and in extreme cases, the destruction of entire civilizations. While they are, thankfully, strange occurrences by design, there are times when mother nature simply outdoes even herself and creates... read full post picked by molnatisi 2 months ago

Sex is natural. Next to eating chips in front of the TV, you probably won't come up with a more natural human function. Who needs a class when we animals do these things by instinct alone -- right? The truth is, everyone can use some adult sex education.

*except for me that is, but she's got some good points* picked by TheAdversary 9 months ago

"Nathan takes an unexpected detour through a small town on his road trip. The startling events that unfold around him defy logic or explanation. Fortunately, however, they don't defy the tenets of awesome filmmaking. Still Life is a brilliant exercise in paranormal storytelling. Rod Serling would be proud." picked by streetlight22 3 years ago

The house was built with maximum regard for the environment and by reciprocation gives us a unique opportunity to live close to nature. Building from natural materials does away with producer profits and the cocktail of carcinogenic poisons that fill most modern buildings. picked by urkeee 2 years ago

British regulators on Monday banned a toned-down version of the violent video game "Manhunt 2," saying the changes didn't go far enough to alter the game's "bleakness and callousness of tone." picked by punthe 2 years ago

Posted 8 months ago by myself. picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

Plants, bark, roots, and vegetables with strong flavors have been used for thousands of years. Spices were one of the main products in early international trade and a major reason that some European nations sought to expand their colonial holdings. Many of today’s popular pungent plant-based flavors are the same as their equally desirable fore-bearers. picked by kakana 4 months ago

One of my New Years Resolutions for 2007 was to spend one month as a vegetarian. June is that month. Amy's Kitchen is helping me with my meal choices. picked by icepigs 2 years ago