Weird Science: Gizmos, Gadgets & High Tech
They laughed at Copernicus. They laughed at the Wright Brothers. At least at first. Perhaps today's weird scientists will be tomorrow's Nobel Prize winners. Stranger things have happened. Here is where you'll find info on some of the strangest research, most outrageous experimentation and bizarre new contraption.
Truman Show Delusion
Is your life secretly being filmed for a reality TV show? Two psychiatrists say a growing number of people fear that a camera is trailing them, all for the benefit of voyeuristic TV viewers.
Is your life secretly being filmed for a reality TV show? Two psychiatrists say a growing number of people fear that a camera is trailing them, all for the benefit of voyeuristic TV viewers.
Pregnant Man Reportedly Gives Birth
Thomas Beatie, the transgengered man who chose to become artificially inseminated when his wife couldn't conceive, is now a dad. And, you can bet, he's going to have a hard time explaining this to his little girl.
Thomas Beatie, the transgengered man who chose to become artificially inseminated when his wife couldn't conceive, is now a dad. And, you can bet, he's going to have a hard time explaining this to his little girl.
Crisp End for Pringles Inventor
As a final wish, Fredrick J. Baur, the man who designed the Pringles packing system, will be buried in one of the icon cans.
As a final wish, Fredrick J. Baur, the man who designed the Pringles packing system, will be buried in one of the icon cans.
Marijuana Shrinks Parts of Brain
Judging by the way some stoners act, didn't you already assume pot shrinks your brain? Perhaps if a researchers could prove marijuana shrinks other parts of the anatomy they could get people to stay sober.
Judging by the way some stoners act, didn't you already assume pot shrinks your brain? Perhaps if a researchers could prove marijuana shrinks other parts of the anatomy they could get people to stay sober.
Strange New Products
The weirdest, strangest, funniest and most innovative new products now on the marketplace . . . or at least coming soon.
The weirdest, strangest, funniest and most innovative new products now on the marketplace . . . or at least coming soon.
Safety Helmets for Bouncing Babies
Do babies need to wear helmets like football players? If this seems like a product for hysterically overprotective parents, think again
Do babies need to wear helmets like football players? If this seems like a product for hysterically overprotective parents, think again
Breast Implants Up (for Men)
Call it the Matthew McConaughey phenomena. There's a skyrocketing amount of men undergoing plastic surgery to attain those perfectly symmetrical, squared-off pecs, like the Spartan warriors from 300.
Call it the Matthew McConaughey phenomena. There's a skyrocketing amount of men undergoing plastic surgery to attain those perfectly symmetrical, squared-off pecs, like the Spartan warriors from 300.
Weird Inventions
Care for a self-perfuming suit? Here's the latest from mad scientists at work.
Care for a self-perfuming suit? Here's the latest from mad scientists at work.
Weird Medical News
You could bust a gut laughing at what's going on at some hospitals. Here's a look at bizarre hospital news across the world.
You could bust a gut laughing at what's going on at some hospitals. Here's a look at bizarre hospital news across the world.
Attack of the Robots: Weird Robot News
Looking for strange news about robots? Here's a look at dancing, gas-pumping, bar-tending robots and other technological wonders.
Looking for strange news about robots? Here's a look at dancing, gas-pumping, bar-tending robots and other technological wonders.
Chemistry of the Absurd
Can a candle burn at zero gravity? How do mood rings work? Is spontaneous human combustion really possible? These burning questions and others are at your fingertips.
Can a candle burn at zero gravity? How do mood rings work? Is spontaneous human combustion really possible? These burning questions and others are at your fingertips.
Improbable Research
The inventors of the self-perfuming suit, anti-flatulence airtight underwear and the spinning birthing table have all had their day at Harvard University, honored by students at the infamous Ig Nobel awards. The ceremony throws a spotlight on some of the most downright peculiar research in the world.
The inventors of the self-perfuming suit, anti-flatulence airtight underwear and the spinning birthing table have all had their day at Harvard University, honored by students at the infamous Ig Nobel awards. The ceremony throws a spotlight on some of the most downright peculiar research in the world.
Questionable Medical Devices
The art of flimflam is celebrated here. Years before the first late-night infomercial, con men were selling weight-loss soap, electric belts to jiggle you to perfection, and other contraptions.
The art of flimflam is celebrated here. Years before the first late-night infomercial, con men were selling weight-loss soap, electric belts to jiggle you to perfection, and other contraptions.
Placebo Journal: Idiopathic Medical Tales
Billed as "the only medical journal that will make you laugh on purpose," the <I>Placebo Journal</I> is written by doctors who are more than willing to tell you want they thing of the health care system -- and they have no problem finding your funny bone.
Billed as "the only medical journal that will make you laugh on purpose," the <I>Placebo Journal</I> is written by doctors who are more than willing to tell you want they thing of the health care system -- and they have no problem finding your funny bone.
New Scientist: Ask a Question, No Matter How Silly
The New Scientist's "Last Word" will answer anything. And just to prove there are no stupid questions. Here's where you'll find why rainbows are curved . . . and why human pooh can be so smelly.
The New Scientist's "Last Word" will answer anything. And just to prove there are no stupid questions. Here's where you'll find why rainbows are curved . . . and why human pooh can be so smelly.