The Daily: November 19
New space mission enables public to send DNA to the moon
You can now send your DNA to the moon at the hand of Lunar Mision One, the private mission masterminded by British engineer and financier David Iron. He intends to drill 100 metres into the moon's south pole in order to compile samples for scientific analysis. Then, members of the public will be welcomed to send a sample of their hair for an unrevealed price as well as purchase space on memory disks to leave files such as photos and videos within this hole for just £64. Organiser, David Iron says, ''We have carried out research and been quite surprised how keen people are. School kids think the idea of having a bit of themselves on the moon is fantastic.' The team are currently seeking funding and aspire to launch in 2024!
Why do cats feel impelled to sit inside circles?
When it comes to the relationship between humans and felines, however much we try to assure ourselves that we are in control of our own home, essentially we all know who the master is. Yet this could be soon to change as a group of cat owners claim to have come across a concrete way of getting cats to sit exactly where you want them, simply by constructing a circle on the floor. They insist that cats find circular shapes on the floor fascinating and instinctively feel obliged to sit inside it. As farfetched as they may sound, recently, dozens of photos and videos of cats sat within cirlces have appeared on the internet. Until scientists conduct an organised and controlled investigation, the only way to test this exceptional theory is with our own feline friends at home.
Gecko inspired technology allows humans to scale walls
A sophisticated climbing device inspired by geckos has made it possible for a human to ascend a 12ft pane of verticle glass. During tests, this 11-stone volunteer scaled the glass by simply peeling the sticky attachments on and off the pane just like Spiderman in the marvel comics. The gloves apply the same natural molecular forces used by gecko lizards to scamper around on ceilings. The hairs of a gecko's toe create an electrostatic force known as Van der Waals which forces nearby molecules to be attracted to each other and is amplified by the thousands of tiny hairs that cover its toes.These hairs allow the gecko to stick securely to surfaces. Following this principle, scientists formed small tiles called 'microwedges' which generate Van der Waals forces and a dry adhesive more powerful than the gecko's.
Prince Harry chuckles with joy as he duels a folk dancer in Nizwa Fort
Prince Harry chuckled with glee as he fenced with a 60-year-old folk dancer after being challenged to duel during his visit to Nizwa Fort, Oman. After being given a 3ft long blade and a little wooden sheild by Mohammed Moussa, leader of the Nizwa folklore band, the Prince laughed in delight as he fenced away like a schoolboy. Under the direction of Mr Moussa, he also attempted to perform a traditional 'sword wobble' and make the blade shimmer in one of the acclaimed moves of the Razha sword dance. "This is mad!" said the Prince, as he endeavoured to flick the handle and achieve the wobbling motion.
Will pod seats be the future of flying?
An advanced plane cabin concept designed by the London-based Factorydesign will seat travellers inside individual pods that are stacked on top of one another. The company produced a prototype for Zodiac Seats who supply first-class and business-class seating for airlines. According to Factorydesign's director, Adam White, the capsule layout would be beneficial for single travellers who want minimal interaction with others whilst flying, "It's a seat for single people. It is a private space." White refuses the idea that the seats would be challenging to get in and out of, comparing them to getting into a large vehicle and explains that once inside, passengers would have the freedom and comfort to sit upright or lie flat.
You can now send your DNA to the moon at the hand of Lunar Mision One, the private mission masterminded by British engineer and financier David Iron. He intends to drill 100 metres into the moon's south pole in order to compile samples for scientific analysis. Then, members of the public will be welcomed to send a sample of their hair for an unrevealed price as well as purchase space on memory disks to leave files such as photos and videos within this hole for just £64. Organiser, David Iron says, ''We have carried out research and been quite surprised how keen people are. School kids think the idea of having a bit of themselves on the moon is fantastic.' The team are currently seeking funding and aspire to launch in 2024!
Why do cats feel impelled to sit inside circles?
When it comes to the relationship between humans and felines, however much we try to assure ourselves that we are in control of our own home, essentially we all know who the master is. Yet this could be soon to change as a group of cat owners claim to have come across a concrete way of getting cats to sit exactly where you want them, simply by constructing a circle on the floor. They insist that cats find circular shapes on the floor fascinating and instinctively feel obliged to sit inside it. As farfetched as they may sound, recently, dozens of photos and videos of cats sat within cirlces have appeared on the internet. Until scientists conduct an organised and controlled investigation, the only way to test this exceptional theory is with our own feline friends at home.
Gecko inspired technology allows humans to scale walls
A sophisticated climbing device inspired by geckos has made it possible for a human to ascend a 12ft pane of verticle glass. During tests, this 11-stone volunteer scaled the glass by simply peeling the sticky attachments on and off the pane just like Spiderman in the marvel comics. The gloves apply the same natural molecular forces used by gecko lizards to scamper around on ceilings. The hairs of a gecko's toe create an electrostatic force known as Van der Waals which forces nearby molecules to be attracted to each other and is amplified by the thousands of tiny hairs that cover its toes.These hairs allow the gecko to stick securely to surfaces. Following this principle, scientists formed small tiles called 'microwedges' which generate Van der Waals forces and a dry adhesive more powerful than the gecko's.
Prince Harry chuckles with joy as he duels a folk dancer in Nizwa Fort
Prince Harry chuckled with glee as he fenced with a 60-year-old folk dancer after being challenged to duel during his visit to Nizwa Fort, Oman. After being given a 3ft long blade and a little wooden sheild by Mohammed Moussa, leader of the Nizwa folklore band, the Prince laughed in delight as he fenced away like a schoolboy. Under the direction of Mr Moussa, he also attempted to perform a traditional 'sword wobble' and make the blade shimmer in one of the acclaimed moves of the Razha sword dance. "This is mad!" said the Prince, as he endeavoured to flick the handle and achieve the wobbling motion.
Will pod seats be the future of flying?
An advanced plane cabin concept designed by the London-based Factorydesign will seat travellers inside individual pods that are stacked on top of one another. The company produced a prototype for Zodiac Seats who supply first-class and business-class seating for airlines. According to Factorydesign's director, Adam White, the capsule layout would be beneficial for single travellers who want minimal interaction with others whilst flying, "It's a seat for single people. It is a private space." White refuses the idea that the seats would be challenging to get in and out of, comparing them to getting into a large vehicle and explains that once inside, passengers would have the freedom and comfort to sit upright or lie flat.