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Breathing Without Lungs

Written by Michael Awada on . Posted in Science, Technology

oxygen shots

Scientists have perfected a method that allows mammals such as rabbits to live for up to thirty minutes without taking a single breath. They achieved this unbelievable feat by injecting oxygen filled microparticles directly into the blood.

Up until now, we’ve relied on our lungs to oxygenate our blood; this new method uses a syringe to do the same, sustaining life for a length of time unsurpassed in human history.

Warp Speed: Faster Than Light Travel Possible?

Written by Michael Awada on . Posted in Science, Technology

warp-speed

Courtesy of Space.com

Is it possible for humans to travel through space at
over 700 million miles an hour?

Former astronaut and current NASA administrator Charles Bolden thinks so, as does NASA scientist Harold White.

White presented findings this week that change the possibility of a warp drive “from impractical to plausible and make it worth further investigation.”

Could Shock Absorbing Flubber Save The NFL?

Written by Michael Awada on . Posted in Science, Sports, Technology

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Credit: NFL

With hard-hitting safety Bernard Pollard predicting the NFL’s demise within decades, and President Obama saying he would never let his daughters play football, the safety and future of America’s favorite pastime is being called into question more than ever.

Players are getting bigger, faster and stronger causing larger and more powerful collisions.

How can we save the NFL from becoming a powderpuff league? A company called Tech21 may have accidentally discovered the answer.

December Domain Name Sales Report

Written by Michael Awada on . Posted in Business, Domains, Technology

silver-com

Our apologies for the delay in the monthly sales report for December. There were clearly way too many sweet sales to corral in a timely manner.

Overall, December was an incredible month for domain name sales. We saw one of the biggest sales of all time in Investing.com, along with countless five and six figure deals. So without further adieu, here’s the best of the best and the jest.

Nicotine Vaccine: Quit Smoking Forever?

Written by Michael Awada on . Posted in Science, Social Media

quit smoking

Scientists are making progress on a nicotine vaccine that could provide a lifetime shield from the drug’s addicting properties. The addictiveness of nicotine has been the subject of much discussion on sites like www.ProjectKnow.com, which also emphasize how hard it is to kick the habit. This vaccine, however, gives smokers around the world hope; it is believed that this method could help not only those currently addicted, but potentially prevent future addiction altogether.