jtotheizzoe:

Yes, yes it is.

It both gains and loses mass, but is trimming down over time.

And you might be surprised to find out why.

discoverynews:

Your state sucks at science

This map suggests that unless you live in California, a smattering of states out East, or a small handfull of other states sprinkled across the country, you’re looking at a very grave problem when it comes to scientific illiteracy in your community’s youth (and, presumably, its population in general). Come to think of it, this map should really concern you, no matter where you live.

from io9.com

discoverynews:

Doctors treating the strange case of nearly 20 teenagers with a twitching disorder in upstate New York say the symptoms may be spreading faster through the girls’ own use of Facebook other forms of social media.

discoverynews:

A mathematical power law may help explain the pattern of murders by serial killers.

discoverynews:

Magic Mushrooms Could Treat Depression

The active ingredient in the trippy fungus could help users treat depression, anxiety and stress.

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huffingtonpost:

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buzzfeed:

Coming in at #24: Inception Cat.

[The 30 Most Important Cats Of 2011]

 Buzzfeed, why must you ruin everyone’s productivity level?

Hold on… wasn’t THIS Inception cat? 

OMG, the other night i was just thinking about axolotl’s so i searched Wikipedia and found out that they are vulnerable to extinction in there natural habitat. :( and that is just like really sad. I mean sure they aren’t the most “beautiful” animal but still? It’s just not cool!!!!!!!