Posted Dec 24, 2007 at 05:14AM by Jay P. Listed in: Archaeology Tags: Discovery Channel, Egypt, DNA
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Mummy could be Hatsheput - Image 1Wondering about the real identity of the mummy that was just found in Egpyt? Recent CT scans reveal more information about the identity of the mummy that could possibly be Hatshetpsut, a queen as popular as Tutankhamun. Although, many are still not convinced with the developments of the expedition.

Details on the development after the Jump.

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Posted May 03, 2007 at 01:34PM by Enrico S. Listed in: Paleontology Tags: Discovery Channel, Jay Garbose
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Sea Serpent found in the shores Juno Beach - Image 1A diver by the name of Jay Garbose discovered a sea serpent-like creature off the shores of Juno Beach. The creature has been tentatively identified by the Smithsonian as an unknown species although they have floated the idea that it could be a Nemertean Worm. Garbose has said that the people at Smithsonian "can't even identify what family it is in right now".

He gave an interesting account of how he found the creature. The description he gave of it made it seem more alien than a Terran creature, but deep sea creatures are known for their "interesting" appearances.

I was diving on Juno Ledge. That's about a mile off shore of Juno Beach. At first I thought it was a sea cucumber although no one has ever seen one stretched 7 to 10 feet the way this one was. It's sort of grey and putty like and very smooth and taffy like in the way it stretches. Some of my friends and I have sort of dubbed it the living intestine.


Now, this new creature could actually be named after Garbose, although he'd have to go and capture the said creature first. He is currently planning to go back to try and catch the creature but he himself admits that it is unlikely that he will find it again.

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Posted Mar 07, 2007 at 04:11AM by Victor B. Listed in: Physics Tags: Discovery Channel, Hollywood, Mythbusters
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Explosions - Image 1There's a famous quote said by the folks at Discovery Channel's Mythbusters, and that's "I reject your reality and substitute my own." Well, Hollywood's been doing that for years, and someone at Neatorama's compiled a short list of real physical effects that have been rejected by Hollywood and substituted with something meant for effect.

There are a couple of notable ones, though. The one about shotgun blasts and karate kicks causing people to fly away isn't possible, for example, because every action should have an equal and opposite reaction; therefore, if you kick someone in the face, they'll only fly back as far away as you get thrown back by the awesomeness of your kick.

There's also the one about exploding artillery shells. In that case, artillery shells don't simply blow upwards: they scatter shrapnel all around. The only reason why people in movies survive artillery fire is because the explosions are set below ground, keeping anything that looks like killer metal away from actors' faces.

Oh, and on that final note... No one is really supposed to hear you scream in space. There's no air, remember?

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Posted Mar 02, 2007 at 06:14AM by Glen D. Listed in: Archaeology Tags: James Cameron, University of Toronto, Discovery Channel, Israel, DNA
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the controversial There's a great deal of hype surrounding the upcoming James Cameron documentary which airs on the Discovery Channel. And why not? The date may mark your last day as a believer.

The documentary titled "The Lost Tomb of Jesus" seeks to establish that ossuaries excavated in Jerusalem belonged to a married Jesus, Mary Magdalene and quite possibly their "son", Judah. Some experts, however, are not convinced, calling the film "nonsense."

The Oscar-winning filmmaker Cameron and Canadian-Israeli journalist Simcha Jacobovici are the main forces behind the upcoming presentation. The documentary carries the same hype as "The Da Vinci Code" and both men are confident that their evidences will prove some points come March 4.

The excavation, contrary to popular assumptions, are not newly excavated. They were unearthed a decade ago in Jerusalem by Israeli archaeologist Amos Klooner and were discovered by Jacobovici only three years ago. Being the investigative reporter that he is, Jacobovici was captivated by the find and set out to do a deeper study.

The tomb allegedly contained bodies in ossuaries where the names "Jesus, Son of Joseph," Mary and "Judah son of Jesus" were inscribed. Jacobovici consulted a panel of experts to have some questions answered. He got DNA tests, statisticians, archaeologists and scholars on ancient texts to do the job. He came up with the following findings, which Cameron in turn described as "compelling."
  1. DNA Tests - According to DNA experts consulted by Jacobovici, the bodies in the tomb of Jesus and Mary were not related by blood, eliminating the possibility that the Mary there is the mother of Jesus and leading to the notion that the two must have been married. There was no mention of findings on the tomb of Judah.
  2. Ancient texts - the name "Mariamene" is inscribed in the ossuary of the woman, and according to the fifth-century script called "acts of Philip" the name was used interchangeably for Mary Magdalene.
  3. Statistics- experts in the University of Toronto have calculated the possibility of the name combinations to coincide in the same grave. the result was 600:1.
All of these, claimed the journalist, are facts and said that the world needs to see this and called for a "scientific, academic, theological debate" to commence.

And commence it does over at Full Article. Head over there to see what the naysayers have to say in rebuttal.

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Posted Dec 11, 2006 at 11:03AM by Gino D. Listed in: Physics Tags: Japan, Discovery Channel, Mythbusters, Adam Savage, Jamie Hyneman
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A lot of us have probably heard of the ever-so-loved "Mythbusters" series in Discovery Channel. Maybe even some of us follow it religiously as fans. I don't blame you. I'm a fan also, as are a some of the QJ bloggers and readers here as well.

To celebrate their show and as a holiday treat to their audience, they just staged a Rube Goldberg machine, and for the first time in their show, they practically didn't have any myth to bust. Well, it's all for fun, anyways. And if anyone knows how to have fun, it's Adam Savage, Jamie Hyneman, and, of course, Buster. Now, despite having no myth for their experiment, at least they exercise their prowess and expertise on physics.



It's not as complicated as Japan's ramen-cooking Rube Goldberg or as ingenious as the Lego conveyor belt, but hey!, it's fun to watch, and we're just happy that Buster once again gets a painful smack on his face.

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Posted Nov 19, 2006 at 07:51PM by Maricar V. Listed in: Animals and Wildlife, Oceans Tags: Discovery Channel, ISIT, University of Bristol
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light showFancy watching marine creatures squirting luminescent substance into the water? Try diving off the West coast of Ireland. That or watch the sea creatures do the flashing light dance (follow source link to watch it). It makes for one spectacular underwater lights show. 

Some of us who've been watching the Discovery Channel would know that animals in the deep have light-producing organs, thereby making them the only source of light at the bottom of the ocean. As such, it becomes almost an impossibility for land-dwellers like us to experience the awesome flashes of light these animals give off.

Thanks to the unmanned vehicle called Intensified Silicon Intensifier Target (ISIT), we can get a glimpse of the bottom-dwellers-exclusive lights show. The ISIT was designed to research bioluminescense in the deep sea.

While some might think that the light display is just all for show, researchers from the University of Bristol explained that the luminescence-squirting action is likely to be a defense mechanism. Perhaps to ward off unfriendly creatures.

To date, the researchers have seen: animals swimming while flashing lights; single flashes of light; and the light-squirting action. Perhaps one of the most fantastic displays would be that of light explosions the size of footballs. Show-offs!

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Posted Sep 03, 2006 at 11:19PM by Victor B. Listed in: Animals and Wildlife, Environmental Campaigns Tags: Australia, Discovery Channel, Steve Irwin
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Steve IrwinSteve Irwin, who was known for his exploits as the "Crocodile Hunter," has just passed away at the age of 44, due to an accident while filming a new documentary. The accident occurred in Lowe Isles Reef, near Port Douglas, Australia. According to reports, a stingray barb punctured his chest during their shoot, killing him instantly.   

Known for his bravado in exploring the animal kingdom and making zoology (crocodiles in particular) popular and Aussie English (specifically "Crikey") fashionable, Steve Irwin has been doing wildlife shows for more than ten years.

Syndication through the Discovery Channel helped to increase his popularity and influence in matters of wildlife. Irwin also took his fame to the big screen, with a comedic movie based on his exploits as the crocodile hunter. He's also been critical of wildlife hunts in Australia, citing them as having a negative impact on tourism, in addition to being bad for the animals.

Irwin is survived by his wife Terri, and their kids Bindi Sue and Bob. Rest in peace, brave hunter. You will be missed.

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