Geek News Roundup: 8-1-07
Hidden order found in a quantum spin liquid
Physorg
An international team, including scientists from the London Centre for Nanotechnology, has detected a hidden magnetic ?quantum order? that extends over chains of 100 atoms in a ceramic without classical magnetism. The findings, which are published today by Science, have implications for the design of devices and materials for quantum information processing.
Gene for left-handedness is found
BBC
Scientists have discovered the first gene which appears to increase the odds of being left-handed. The Oxford University-led team believe carrying the gene, called ‘LRRTM1′ may also slightly raise the risk of developing psychotic mental illness such as schizophrenia.
Area 51 Expanding and prepares for UFOs?
Wired
The Air Force’s secret testing facility at Groom Lake is expanding and Defense Technology International Editor-in-Chief Bill Sweetman (and dogged Area 51 investigator) suggests it may be that we’re finally seeing UFOs. No, not Unidentified Flying Objects, but Un-Funded Opportunities that companies like Lockheed Martin saw after 9/11, and that Sweetman says may have now blossomed into secret aircraft.
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