Science is nothing other than discovery and understanding things. To some it’s a study to others an adventure. One of the earliest of sciences it fails to loose its place as the number one in research and development. Every year great minds mull over the year that has been and list what the top 10 or 20 science discoveries for the year are.
In 2006 leaders among science discoveries were:
1. A chance to know mankind’s primordial past by the study of comet particles brought back to earth by NASA’s spaceship Stardust. The comet particles are said to contain gases and dust from the formation of the solar system 4.6 billion years ago. Around 150 scientists all over the world are involved in the study of and discovery from the comet remains.
2. Paleontologists have found in Nunavut in Canada a 375 million year old fossil that bridges the gap between land and aquatic creatures. Names Tiktaalik roseae or fishapod the fossil may well solve many mysteries of evolution.
3. For years mankind has attempted to reach the core of the earth. In April 2006 ateam of the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program was able to drill a mile into the ocean crust and collect intact samples of the crusts various layers which includes the deepest layer known as gabbro.
4. A Russian Grigory Perelman resolved a complex Mathematical problem known as Poincare’s Conjecture. For this achievement he was awarded the prestigious Fields Medal by the International congress of Mathematicians.
5. The discovery of nano creatures in acid sludge in mines could lead the way to understanding life forms that survive under extreme conditions. Organisms that live in mine sludge oxidize iron to get sustainable energy.
6. An antiquarian book written in 1650 contains important information on traditional healing methods used Indonesia.
7. Genetic studies revealed that human and chimpanzee ancestors could have inbred more than 6.3 million years ago.
8. A crash between two galaxies enabled scientists to detect invisible dark matter for the first time.
9. Ocean research teams discovered that a large area of the South Pacific had almost no sea floor sediment.
10. Research showed that starlings could learn and recognize grammatical patterns called recursion once thought to be uniquely a human language trait.
In an attempt to understand himself and life mankind has continuously studied all aspects of life past and present. Physics, math, biology, chemistry, anthropology, nutrition, medicine, molecular biology and astronomy among many other fields contribute to understanding man’s evolution and the creation of a sustainable future. It is study, brainstorming, and debate that led to discovery. Every year experts review the year that has been. As always lists are not stringent and a matter of choice and taste. It is not what leads but the knowledge of what has happened that is important.
The World Wide Web hosts thousands of websites that bring science closer to lay persons and knowledge on the internet promotes learning and an understanding of how science works.
Archive for ◊ February, 2010 ◊
The modern world has been overtaken by technology of all kinds, shapes and sizes. Everyday, the inventors, scientists and other technological geniuses are coming up with some new thing. These people believe that whatever they invent will help the people in society by making life better in a whole lot of different ways.
Case in point: the mobile phones. Way back then, the only phones were those landlines in the houses, stores or offices etcetera. However, inventors thought that it would be a terrific idea to have a small and portable phone that you can use anytime and anywhere, especially during emergencies. That is how they came up with the idea of the mobile phone. And yet, the inventors are still coming up with ways to make these mobile phones work better; become more efficient and even more technologically advanced.
There are a lot more inventions and advances to technology that being generated on a daily basis. It actually makes it difficult for people to keep track of them. However, other technological inventions – the computer and the World Wide Web – have made it possible for those people who crave the latest in technological news and updates to get a heads up. This is through a technology web log.
To the uninitiated, a web log or blog is a kind of website that was created by at least one person and puts up web posts. These web posts are simply articles, essays or commentaries about certain topics, a description of events or a diary of sorts. It also makes it possible to post pictures videos and music on to the website. There are many different kinds of blogs that cater to many different fields. The technological field is just one of them.
The fact of the matter is that there are a lot of different kinds of web blogs that are centered on technology, specifically talking about the latest in computer and tech news. One of the best ways to look for great blogs is through the use of an internet search engine that targets blogs such as Technorati, which has an index of about 112.8 million blogs that you can choose from.
However, you might not have the time to do a thorough search and want something on hand right away. For instance, websites like cnet.com has links to various blogs such as Deep Tech, which offers the latest trends in technology. Another great blog is techeblog.com, which gives you up-to-the-minute tech and gadget news, as well as tech forums and shopping options. Gadgetadvisor.com has a list of hand-picked and finest technology and gadget news that target the hip and cool audiences while showing the most practical must-haves. Other excellent blogs that gives you great content include mqiq.com, focusoft.biz, tech-blog.org and techacid.com.
Using New Technology To Enhance Your Restaurant’s Performance
We are living in a new age of immens technological advances. Cars are parking themselves, animals are being cloned, and households are being controlled by a remote control. Your business needs to be updated with technology or you’ll get left behind in the competition. If you are in business, we have suggestion that will help you with your steps.
Amidst the era of ideas, a business can not spend a great amount of time on the basic operational and record-keeping needs. A point of sales system (POS), computer software and hardware network, that can easily record sales as they are occurring.
What an efficient Restaurant POS system can do for you
This advanced system affords a business “real time” updates of their inventory and better leverage in future business plans based on sales. Here’s what your business can benefit from using POS systems:
- A POS system automatically record your sales. You may have been wondering why there is a deviation from using books. Well this will not be a problem for long. A business cannot put a price on a flawless accurate sales tracking.
- Implementing sales and other promotions to attract customers. This can be a a real headache if items, dates, and the reduction in prices are not accurately logged. POS systems can easily automate the process, so the tracking and calculations will not become an area of confusion and frustration.
- A small to medium-sized business owner (or owners) may not be able to be present at all times. This can create high anxiety for the owner and disorder for the business. POS systems can run the inventory and sales tracking of your business whether you are present or not.
- For a small to medium-sized business owner with multiple locations, maintaining consistency can become a concern. Prices may or may not vary depending on location, but demographics and demand usually will differ. Using a POS system will enable a business owner to keep track of all the inventories in multiple locations and affords the possibility of accounting for meeting different demands and product.
- Along with the advent of new technologies comes the hassle of acquiring them all. Tools that come separately can become expensive and confusing; a progressive POS system will offer many business tools in one package.
- A good POS system will not only help track inventory and pricing, but will give more time for the owner and his staff to devote towards the the business and customer needs, and generating revenue. Many hours can be spent trying to find the root of a miscalculation and in remedying the problem; a business that implements a POS system can avoid this issue.