A satellite tracking device that will allow parents to plot their child's location to within 10ft will go on sale in the UK in March, its manufacturer said. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

As a general rule, the most frequently used words in human languages tend to be the shortest.

The same law applies to dolphins slapping their tails, diving, flopping sideways, and performing other movements when surface swimming, according to Spanish and British researchers. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

Europe's GOCE satellite, easily the coolest looking satellite ever made, has turned on its super-sensitive gravitational sensors.

Update to this story. picked by Ankabout 8 months ago

Its vivid colour is clearly designed to appeal to youngsters. But this watch is really aimed at their parents.
For its key selling point is a satellite positioning system that locates the wearer to within ten feet.
The makers claim the GPS tracking device will offer anxious parents peace of mind and allow children the independence to go out to play on their own. picked by nateebiinature 2 months ago

The Human Genome Project revealed that only a small fraction of the 3 billion “letter” DNA code actually instructs cells to manufacture proteins, the workhorses of most life processes. This has raised the question of what the remaining part of the human genome does. How much of the rest performs other biological functions, and how much is merely residue of prior genetic events? Evolut... read full post picked by Blankspace73 2 years ago

Human age is a simulation game / free virtual management game / rpg where you adopt a human being and help him or her through various ages of mankind, from prehistory to the 21st century, from learning how to use a club to your driver's license. picked by daftgretel 2 years ago

“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a sprit of brotherhood”, states Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Oh my god, i would never do this.
She goes alot farther than i expected. picked by LatueOfStiberty 3 years ago

Journey through the story of human evolution in an interactive documentary. picked by ogri2003 3 years ago

THEY grow big and wild down the Huon, and potatoes are no exception."Tassie Tater" has two arms, two legs, a body, head and small nose. picked by Bornbad 11 months ago

Fish and chips and jammy scones are among suggestions being considered by the Vermont-based ice cream makers, who are in London this week to help inspire British ice cream fans to create a flavour that represents Britain. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

Scientists have created the world's first human-sheep chimera - which has the body of a sheep and half-human organs. picked by BrownTrout 3 years ago

A team of MIT researchers today announced a major project called Trash Track, which aims to get people thinking about what they throw away. Trash Track relies on the development of special electronic tags that will track different types of waste on their journey through the disposal systems of New York and Seattle. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago