Scientific Minds Want To Know

Scientific Minds Want To Know

Blind snakes have been discovered to be one of the few species now living in Madagascar that existed there when it broke from India about 100 million years ago, according to a new genetic study.

• Ancient Blind Snakes Hitched Ride on Drifting Continents Blind snakes living in Madagascar were there when the spit of land broke off of India 100 million years ago.
• Toads Anticipate Earthquakes  Toads might sense earthquakes before they happen and then hop to safety.
  

Brain estrogen shows promise as schizophrenia treatment

An estrogenic drug that influences neurotransmitter and neuronal systems in the brain is showing promise as an effective therapy for women who suffer from schizophrenia.

A single star that escaped its family – not the usual close-knit stellar clan – may have provided the raw material for our solar system.

Runaway star may have spawned the solar system

Probe sees 'Pac-man in the moon'

Wow!  Here's more images of Mimas from NASA.

So a scientist walks into a shopping mall to watch people laugh. 

There's no punchline.

To scientists, laughter is no joke a " it's serious