Rockweb

(via kate-the-human)

thisistheverge:

Retinal implant restores vision for eight blind people

Last week we heard about the Argus II, a device that can restore partial sight to some blind people, and this week a new retinal prosthesis is promising to go one step further. 

mothernaturenetwork:

Say what? Cornell scientists use 3-D printing to create an ear

The scientists injected a gel made of living cow ear cells and collagen into a mold to create the artificial ear.

I love science

mothernaturenetwork:

7 nutrition bars that are worse than candy

Despite their unhealthy ingredients and piles of sugar, a candy bar could actually be a better choice than these energy and protein bars.

breakingnews:

Winter storm slams central US

NBC News: A winter storm has pummeled the central U.S. More than 11 inches of snow have fallen on the ground in Wichita, Kansas, the most in 26 years - and it’s still snowing. The Weather Channel says snow totals will be formidable. Meanwhile, Kansas and Missouri have declared states of emergency.

Follow storm updates on BreakingNews.com.

Photo: Stalled vehicles are seen during a blizzard as traffic backs up on a major thoroughfare in Overland Park, Kansas, on Feb. 21. (Dave Kaup / Reuters)

thisistheverge:

Every recorded meteorite strike on Earth since 2,300 BCE mapped

All the hits

breakingnews:

Colorado House passes gun-control bills

The Colorado House has passed a series of gun-control bills today, including a ban on carrying concealed weapons on public college campuses and a bill to limit gun magazines to 15 rounds, The Denver Post reports.

Earlier in the day, the House passed a bill to require background checks on private sales and transfers and a bill which requires gun buyers to pay the cost of their state background checks with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

Photo: The Colorado House prepared to take up four gun bills at the state Capitol on Feb. 18, 2013, in Denver. (Joe Amon, The Denver Post)

So sad…