Day: February 3, 2014

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Gorgeous glass sculptures let you see into the world’s most deadly viruses

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HIV MALARIA By Jacob Kastrenakes Viruses are usually depicted as ugly, scary, almost weapon-like blobs just waiting to meddle inside of your body, but Luke Jerram sees them as something different. There isn’t really a color to viruses after all — they’re smaller than the wavelength of visible light — and as mere smears when viewed under a microscope, there’s plenty of room left open when deciding how to illustrate them. Since 2004, Jerram has been turning viruses and other pathogens into stunning glass sculptures that are just as eerie as they are beautiful as part of an ongoing series … Continue reading Gorgeous glass sculptures let you see into the world’s most deadly viruses

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FYI: Why Are Mean People So Hot?

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Mean Girls MOVIECLIPS on YouTube By Julie Beck It’s not that meanies are more physically attractive than everyone else. They’re just very good at fooling us. Mean people are attractive because of their meanness, not in spite of it. What I call meanness is more officially known as the “Dark Triad” of personality traits—narcissism, Machiavellianism and psychopathy. A recent study shows that people who exhibit these traits are better than people who score lower on the Dark Triad at making themselves appear more attractive. The meanies aren’t necessarily more physically attractive than anyone else, they are just better at using … Continue reading FYI: Why Are Mean People So Hot?

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Astronomers Get First Glimpse of Cosmic Web

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Posted by Andrew Fazekas Astronomers have for the first time captured a glimpse of the vast, web-like network of diffuse gas that links all of the galaxies in the cosmos. Leading cosmological theories suggest that galaxies are cocooned within gigantic, wispy filaments of gas. This “cosmic web” of gas-filled nebulas stretches between large, spacious voids that are tens of millions of light years wide. Like spiders, galaxies mostly appear to lie within the intersections of the long-sought webs. In observations spied through one of the most powerful telescopes in the world, the 33-foot (10-meter) Keck I Telescope in Hawaii, astronomers … Continue reading Astronomers Get First Glimpse of Cosmic Web

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Why Summer Might Not Be the Best Time for a Vacation

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With spring right around the corner and summer hot on its heels, vacation sounds tempting. However, if you’re planning to take some time off during the warmest season, you might find yourself more swamped than you would be at work. As one CEO on Open Forum suggests, summer—particularly the last couple weeks before the season end—may not be the best time to take a vacation. Not only can the mad rush lead to your favorite destination being overcrowded by families with kids that are out of school, but having a relative lull during the off season can help you catch … Continue reading Why Summer Might Not Be the Best Time for a Vacation

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Steroid use much higher among gay and bi teen boys

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By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer Gay and bisexual teen boys use illicit steroids at a rate almost six times higher than do straight kids, a “dramatic disparity” that points up a need to reach out to this group, researchers say. Reasons for the differences are unclear. The study authors said it’s possible gay and bi boys feel more pressure to achieve a bulked-up “ideal” male physique, or that they think muscle-building steroids will help them fend off bullies. Overall, 21 percent of gay or bisexual boys said they had ever used steroids, versus 4 percent of straight boys. The … Continue reading Steroid use much higher among gay and bi teen boys

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NekNomination death: Brother warns of drinking game dangers

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The brother of a man who died after playing a drinking game known as ‘NekNomination’ has been speaking about the tragedy. Jonny Byrne, who was 19 and from County Carlow, died after jumping into the River Barrow in Carlow on Saturday. His brother, Patrick, was speaking to BBC Radio Ulster’s Talkback programme about ‘NekNomination’ and how he thinks it has turned into a bullying competition. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-26018438#   Continue reading NekNomination death: Brother warns of drinking game dangers

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Paranoia increases when experiencing situations from a lower height

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Written by David McNamee The results of a new study published in the journal Psychiatry Research reveal that people who had their height “virtually lowered” feel more inferior and mistrustful. Previous studies examining the psychological perceptions of height have suggested that a person’s height conveys certain social connotations. Prof. Daniel Freeman, who conducted the study at the University of Oxford in the UK, explains: “Being tall is associated with greater career and relationship success. Height is taken to convey authority, and we feel taller when we feel more powerful. It is little wonder then that men and women tend to … Continue reading Paranoia increases when experiencing situations from a lower height

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Psychological well-being is important for physical health

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In a comprehensive review published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics (P&P), Carol Ryff described how major research findings have supported the link between psychological well-being and physical health. The model of psychological well-being was developed more than two decades ago to address neglected aspects of positive functioning such as purposeful engagement in life, realization of personal talents and capacities, and enlightened self-knowledge. The conceptual origins of this formulation are revisited and scientific products emerging from 6 thematic areas are examined: 1. How well-being changes across adult development and later life; 2. What are the personality correlates of … Continue reading Psychological well-being is important for physical health

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Sky News & the BBC Not Interested in Asking Real Questions on Paedophilia

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by Neil Foster When major ‘news’ outlets send FOI requests you would think they’d have the intelligence to ask the pertinent questions. Unfortunately, Sky News and the BBC seem to be lacking in the intelligence department. A recent report from Sky News titled ‘Child Safety: 181 Workers Sacked By Councils’ was published in Dec. 2013. http://news.sky.com/story/1183290/child-safety-181-workers-sacked-by-councils Following that report, which supposedly came about after an FOI request, it has now been reported, by the BBC of all people, again following an FOI request, that:- ‘At least 959 teachers and school staff have been accused of having a relationship with a … Continue reading Sky News & the BBC Not Interested in Asking Real Questions on Paedophilia

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Stop Resisting Execution: Cold-Blooded Arizona Cops Assassinate Suspect with His Hands in the Air

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This is your police force, America. Protecting and Serving you to death. Kimberly Paxton For absolutely no reason other than “because they could”, cops in Pinal County, Arizona executed a suspect who was standing there, not near any of the officers, with his hands in the air, offering no threat whatsoever.  Without trial, judge, or jury, they simply assassinated the man, as his family looked on in horror. Warning: There is some graphic violence in the video. Sometimes we get letters or comments from readers wondering why we are so hard on cops here at The Daily Sheeple. They call … Continue reading Stop Resisting Execution: Cold-Blooded Arizona Cops Assassinate Suspect with His Hands in the Air