Compiled by Andrew Tam
Scientists developing Skeetron 9000
Californian scientists are designing an artificial testicle that will produce artificial sperm. The “sperm-making biological machine” will help infertile men produce sperm and have children by using stem-cells as a base. There is still no telling whether or not the same device can help a certain unnamed pop star hit puberty.
With files from Digital Journal
U of T scientists discover “stomach on a stick”
Scientists from the University of Toronto discovered the fossilized remains of an ancient creature in the Rockies. The tulip-shaped animal lived in the middle of the Cambrian period, when the mountains were underwater. Scientists describe the creature as a “stomach on a stick,” which still sounds more appetizing than some menu items in the Student Centre.
With files from The Register (UK)
SFU grad student one-ups primatologists, Dr. Zaius
A grad student at Simon Fraser University rediscovered a monkey long thought to be extinct. The Miller’s Grizzled Langur was photographed by a group of scientists, led by PhD candidate Brent Loken, in a 38,000-hectare area of Borneo forest. If this monkey can come back from extinction, then perhaps there is still hope for Mel Gibson.
With files from CBC and Simon Fraser University
iFall from space
There’s video proof that iPads could survive a fall of 30 kilometres. An American company, G-Form, released a viral video of an iPad surviving a fall from the edge of Earth’s atmosphere. YouTube watchers are skeptical of the video, which serves as an ad for the company’s line of protective cases. Perhaps skepticism might be assuaged if the company releases a video of an iPad surviving a fall into the toilet.
With files from Digital Journal
Russians planning grand day out on the moon
Undeterred by recent failures, Russian space agency Roscosmos says they’re interested in creating a manned base on the moon. Vladimir Popovkin, chief of the agency, says they are in talks with NASA and the European Space Agency on how to begin exploring the moon. Roscosmos says their lead scientist, Dr. Evil, will not be involved.
With files from RIA Novosti
