Scientists using the Hubble Space Telescope have for the first time found the telltale signature of methane, an organic molecule, in the atmosphere of a planet outside our solar system.

Methane is one of the chemicals of life, an organic compound in the class of molecules containing carbon. However, no life is likely to exist on the large, gaseous planet known as HD 189733b. Its daily temperatures can reach 1,340 degrees Fahrenheit.

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I was going to just post the video, but this blog points out some of the great tidbits.

http://gizmodo.com/368651/new-video-of-bigdog-quadruped-robot-is-so-stunning-its-spooky

Pretty amazing story about a dolphin coming to the rescue of a beached whale and her calf!

http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5iOgpiCHSYJUoSEg7wI72MoQmuBNg 

Check out the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology located in the Ray and Maria Stata Center, designed by Pritzker-winning architect Frank Gehry. As well as the robots….

http://www.news.com/2300-11394_3-6183172-1.html

A concerned citizens initiative now cosponsored by the AAAS, the Council on Competitiveness, the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the Institute of Medicine, and signed by over 135 leading American universities and other organizations.  

A CALL FOR A PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY  (click for more information)

Given the many urgent scientific and technological challenges facing America and the rest of the world, the increasing need for accurate scientific information in political decision making, and the vital role scientific innovation plays in spurring economic growth and competitiveness, we call for a public debate in which the U.S. presidential candidates share their views on the issues of The Environment, Health and Medicine, and Science and Technology Policy.

OH… OK… I see… you guys are not easily impressed by cookies and bacon it takes more to get you all foamy at the mouth. FINE! Try these on for size smarty pants.

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What's that I can't quite hear you……… YEA long live BACON!

Delicious Bacon Cookies - Business - Business and Technology - Itola Tech News

Ooh you tasty little things…: Experiments in deliciousness: Bacon chocolate chip cookies with maple cinnamon glaze.

This article also introduces a new category here on JohnnyV long overdue BACON.

It's good to be back folks! Loving the goals and objectives of this site:

http://www.eol.org/index

Cataloging every species on the planet!

This is really interesting. I am especially curious what the virus does after all the cancer cells are gone. Unfortunately they don't know just yet.

http://www.technologyreview.com/Biotech/20363/

My friends my apologizes. As most of you know JohnnyV has been having issues of recent. It was a nasty SQl error that has been fixed with gracious help of Mr. Tex and his ninja like geek skills. Please join me in a moment of silence for the 6 comments we lost in the chaos. In recent months I have come to understand the value of time, we all need more.

We are back! I’ve got some great stuff to post as I know a few of you have been itching to as well. I also have a sneak peek of things to come, in the coming weeks we should be taking on new contributors.

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