New Scientist Update II

From the July 8th and 19th August Issues

July 8th

- It seems possible to 'pinch' off a second universe in a physics lab like setting. Personally I think this is complete nonsense but not according to NS.

- The universe apparently has a density of 10E-25 kg/cubic meter. Using these number scientists determined that the mass of the universe is much less than expected.

- A scientist discovers the mystery behind magic sand.
http://www.newscientist.com/channel/fundamentals/mg19125595.200-magic-sand-or-simple-physics.html

- Liked this one- since I am enthralled with extra-dimensions.
- Artificial sun may reveal extra dimensions
http://www.newscientist.com/channel/fundamentals/mg19125595.100-artificial-sun-may-reveal-hidden-dimensions.html

- This article on the Quantum weirdness of Graphene makes this issue worth buying.
http://www.newscientist.com/channel/fundamentals/mg19125591.700-quantum-weirdness-on-the-end-of-your-pencil.html

- Potential Dam failure in Brazil
http://www.newscientisttech.com/channel/tech/mg19125593.300-enormous-new-dam-fails-in-brazil.html


August 19th

- Mount Etna could blow
http://www.newscientist.com/channel/earth/mg19125654.500-seismic-scan-of-etna-reveals-an-eruption-in-the-making.html

- Taxing obesity
- Not very PC but it may work
http://www.newscientist.com/channel/health/mg19125652.600-can-taxation-curb-obesity.html

- The Temperature for Superconductors to work seems to have a very high end.
- Perhaps 450K.
http://www.newscientisttech.com/channel/tech/mg19125651.100-superconductivity--the-path-of-no-resistance.html

- Interesting Stats from New Scientist (by the number).

26 kg - Number of kgs of ultra-rich uranium needed to build bomb.
18 nuclear smuggling attempts documented between 1993 and 2004
30,000 - Estimated number of Nuclear warheads worldwide