Topic: News

If single quantum particles can exist in two places at once, and interfere with themselves in predictable patterns, what happens when there are two quantum particles? New research allows scientists to observe, for the first time, an oscillating interference pattern between two identical particles, thus supporting quantum theory.

In a classic physics experiment, photons (light particles), electrons, or any other quantum particles are fired, one at a time, at a sheet with two slits cut in it that sits in front of a recording plate. For photons, a photographic plate reveals an oscillating pattern (bands of light and dark) - a sign that each particle, behaving like a wave, has somehow passed through both slits simultaneously and interfered, canceling the light in some places and enhancing it in others.

New trends in the psychic readings industry indicate that consumers are more discerning when it comes to purchasing psychic services compared to 20 years ago. The industry is developing new best practices to keep up with client demand.

Gone are the days when a woman dressed like a gypsy would have you look into a crystal ball to see your future. Modern day psychics now do readings over the telephone or the internet for millions of consumers each year. A recent look at trends in the psychic readings industry shows that consumers are much more educated and discerning when it comes to purchasing psychic readings now as compared to 20 years ago. Looking Beyond, Inc., a psychic readings company founded in 1989, recently asked some of its clients what they look for in selecting a psychic.

A peace group, Peace One Day, has launched a "digiwristband," representing a digital evolution of the rubber wristband phenomenon spearheaded by Lance Armstrong. This "digiwristband" gives the global community an environmentally-friendly way to express and share their commitment to peace through their websites, blogs, email signatures, MySpace or Facebook profiles and screen savers, creating the planet's largest ever peace community in support of Peace Day, 21 September.

Jeremy Gilley, British filmmaker and founder of Peace One Day, today officially launches the world's first "digiwristband" at Peace One Day to unite and inspire other individuals across the globe to make a commitment for Peace Day on 21 September 2007.

Oscar, a cat at a Rhode Island nursing home, curls up against patients who are about to die. According to a spokesperson, he's rarely wrong.

A cat at a nursing home in Providence, Rhode Island is evidently able to sense when residents of the home are about to die.

Professional paleontologists from around the world are concerned about the misrepresentation of science at the newly opened Creation Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky. The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology contends that the museum presents visitors with a view of earth history that has been scientifically disproven for over a century.

Professional paleontologists from around the world are concerned about the misrepresentation of science at the newly opened Creation Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky. The Creation Museum has been marketed to the public as a "reasoned, logical defence" for young-earth creationism by Ken Ham, the President and CEO of Answers in Genesis, which runs the Creation Museum.

A University of Delaware-led consortium has achieved a record-breaking combined solar cell efficiency of 42.8 percent from sunlight at standard terrestrial conditions, and will team with DuPont in a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency project to transition the lab-scale work to an engineering and manufacturing prototype model.

Using a novel technology that adds multiple innovations to a very high-performance crystalline silicon solar cell platform, a consortium led by the University of Delaware has achieved a record-breaking combined solar cell efficiency of 42.8 percent from sunlight at standard terrestrial conditions.

Inpatient care provides hope to many addicts but long-term success rates are relatively low. New treatment options allow less expensive in-home care, providing a multi-faceted approach to address brain chemistry, nutrition and behavioral issues. This therapy may be better suited to younger alcoholics who make up the majority of drinkers, as identified by recent studies.

Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears and other high profile stars are known to drop $48,000 a month for posh treatment at alcohol recovery centers like Malibu's Promises. They're provided all the trappings of a luxury resort: masseuse, gourmet meals and 500-thread-count sheets. Is it effective? This week's headlines tell the story.

According to an announcement made by George Takei on a national radio show, a new "Star Trek" movie is in the works - scheduled for release next year.

Alternative Approaches has learned that George Takei, who played Sulu on the television show Star Trek, announced on Monday night that a "press conference" will be held on Thursday July 26 regarding the new Star Trek 11 movie. The announcement was made on the radio talk show Coast to Coast AM With George Noory. The movie is scheduled to be released in December 2008.

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Initial "teaser" poster for Star Trek XI.
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A team of researchers from the University of Alberta in Edmonton and the University of Quebec at Rimouski have gathered DNA evidence from adult foxes and their offspring that proves that some arctic foxes are mixing it up when it comes to mating.

Bees do it, chimps do it… Now it seems Arctic foxes do it, too. New research looking at the DNA fingerprints of canids in the Far North has revealed that foxes once thought to be monogamous are in fact quite frisky.

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Muggle-based free fitness website offers workout plans for all prospective and current Hogwarts students. Focusing on exercises which (in theory) improve wand flicking reflexes, boost broomstick speed, and build muscle to fend off (or flee from) many a magical foe, this free website now offers Wizardly Workouts.

Break out the spell books, grab your broomsticks, and go log a workout! Muggle-based fitness website FitResolution.com has released the first ever Wizardly Workouts, helping prepare prospective and current Hogwarts students for what is bound to be their most difficult year to date.