Why House Cats Generally Don’t Care (About You)
House cats often appear aloof and indifferent toward their human companions. But it’s not just an act — they actually don’t care. A recent study of the domestic cat genome reveals why. Scientists from the Genome Institute at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis sequenced the first house cat reference genome, and…
Comet Siding Spring Could Alter The Atmosphere Of Mars Forever
Feeling lucky? Events such as Comet Siding Spring’s encounter with Mars in October only happen about once every eight million years, according to NASA. Top image: Observations of Comet Siding Spring Oct. 19 by the Mars Orbiter Mission. Credit: Indian Space Research Organisation And after we were treated to spectacular views from the agency’s spacecraft,…
The 20 Most Revolting Special Effects Ever Created [NSFW]
Ever since Star Wars, the special effects industry has taken us to amazing new worlds and recharged our sense of wonder. It’s also grossed us the frak out. Exploding heads, severed limbs, strange mutilations… Here are the 20 most disgusting special effects of all time. Warning: NSFW! Warning: These are in no particular order. But…