Science and the Bible don’t always get along. In fact many biblical stories are difficult to believe because there is almost no scientific evidence for them. But the story of David and Goliath is a little different, because it actually has a scientific explanation. This explanation not only makes the story easier to believe, but [...]
Posts Tagged ‘The Wonders of Technology’
Jul
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Getting high on hypercolour
In the beginning of the 90’s there was an amazing movement, that astounded even the most creative minds. No, it wasn’t Peter Andre’s surprising success or the slow demise of the perm, it was the hypercolour T-shirt. For those unfamiliar with this fashion craze, the concept is easy: people were purchasing fabulous clothing that changed [...]
Jul
4
Turning poo into energy: “Where are you going today?” said Poo(h)
These days’ ideas for renewable energy seem to be coming from everywhere: the sun, the wind, and now, science is slowly working on cost effective ways to human waste into energy. We’re not there yet, but things are looking good for this unconventional energy source. Biosolid is the politically correct term for poo, particularly when [...]
Jul
4
There’s (still) a hole in the Ozone: Dear Eliza.
The story of the ozone layer is above all things, a story of hope. The international community realised that having a hole in the ozone layer could spell disaster for its inhabitants so they joined forces to solve the problem. This is a story of a world that pulled its finger out of its arse [...]