Troy’s Blast Cushion

News from the man who built a suit to take on a Grizzly bear single handed. I’m pleased to announce that Troy’s Blast Cushion should let you survice the detonation of explosives near to your body without personal harm. Sheesh.

El Niña forecast?

Model may give two-year warning of El Niña. It would be fantastic if this were true – a staggering effect on world poverty and potential response to environmental changes.

Mobile phone conversations

Interesting research that shows that mobile phone conversations are more irritating than louder two-way converstations next to you.

Clouds over the sun

A Prominent Solar Prominence does not do justice to an larger-than-Earth-sized cloud of gas trapped above the sun in its magnetic field. Just an incredible picture.

More science timelines

More timelines of scientific endeavour. I always like to see how far back they can go and still feel credible.