Every day, let alone each year, there are breakthroughs in science. Some as a solution to a problem and some just for fun. This year, 2012, there have been loads of amazing scientific advancements. Some will blown you away.
June 2, 2012
Scientists have found a way to genetically modify rice as a replacement for human blood. The idea is to extract a protein containing human genes that could then be used in lieu of actual blood to help burn victims and those who’ve suffered massive blood loss.
It’s seen as a viable solution to shortages of blood donations, and it circumvents the need for HIV and hepatitis screenings that must be done on human blood before it can be used.
Since 2007, astronomers at the SETI Institute in Northern California have been scanning the great beyond for signs of alien life.
However, due to a decrease in the funding the institute receives from NASA and other government sources, the institute will have to shut down the powerful bank of 42 radio dishes that it uses to target unexplored planets.
From ET calling home to Mars Attacks the under lying questions that mankind wants an answer to are: Do you think we are the only "living" planet? Do you think that we are sharing the universe with others?
This video after the jump which was captured by NASA really makes you wonder. Leave us a comment and let us know what you think.
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Scientists say they've discovered a black hole about 60 million light years away from Earth, and it's really, really big.
The black hole, found in the M87 galaxy, is the size of more than 6 billion (with a b) of our suns
