Scientists discovers mammal hibernation
Posted by Matthew on Thursday April 21, 2005 @11:33PM
from the science-faction dept.
matthew writes: Dr. Mark Roth has discovered that adding 80 parts per million Hydrogen sulfide to normal air will cause mice, and perhaps any mammal, to enter a hibernation state.
“Think of the potential uses for this. This would revolutionize ground based long distance travel by bus or Train. Imagine no longer being the only scientist at the convention who is haggard from six days on a Greyhound Bus, when all the other scientists are fresh from risking their lives on an airplane. With this new hibernation technology, those forced to travel by Amtrak and Greyhound will be just as fresh- faced and jaunty as their airborne counterparts. You’d be freed from having to wear noise canceling headphones, a light mask, and an ionic air purifier around your neck. In fact, one could simply UPS (Ground, of course) oneself to the destination, thus freeing oneself from even having to wake up to change busses in Ogden, UT. Just imagine it.”
Subject:Slashnot just can't stay my primary news sour
Is it just me, or is it true that sometimes on Slashnot, there is a lot of news (as was the case on April 21), but later (as was the case on April 22 and since), there really isn't so much news? It's this sort of stammering reporting that has unfortunately spurred me back to Slashdot, whose numbing constancy I can depend upon. This is indeed unfortunate for I believe your bulletin upholds greater standards.
Sincerely,
zaxios
Comment by zaxios — May 5, 2005 @ 5:35 am
Subject:Re: Slashnot just can't stay my primary news
It's not just you. One of the unfortunate side effects of fake news is that someone actually has to make up the stories, which can take time.
Comment by matthew — May 8, 2005 @ 12:30 pm