Dawn the Apocalypse: 2013

Wednesday 9 October 2013

Meet the Asteroid That Might Hit Earth in 2880

Radar image of 1950 DA acquired by the Arecibo Observatory on March 4, 2001 (NASA/JPL/S. Ostro)

There are over 10,000 near-Earth objects (NEOs) that have been identified so far — asteroids and comets of varying sizes that approach the Earth’s orbital distance to within about 28 million miles (45 million km). Of the 10,000 discoveries, roughly 10 percent are larger than six-tenths of a mile (one kilometer) in size — large enough to have disastrous global consequences should one impact the Earth.

This is one of them...

The Walking Dead Season 4: Smarter Zombies Coming

The fourth season will debut Oct. 13.
The zombies are adapting on "The Walking Dead"...

How to weaponize trash

Joerg Sprave accepts a challenge put forward by COLORS magazine to Weaponize Trash.

After a quick walk out in the woods he i ready to construct his arsenal:

Homemade Pepper spray
Flayer / Bolas
Crossbow

Sun's Magnetic Field to Reverse

An illustration of what it might look like if magnetic forces draw out loops

and strands of hot plasma from the sun's surface.

Image courtesy SDO/NASA

Sun's Magnetic Field to Reverse; what does it mean.
The flip could come in the next three to four months, scientists say...

Zombie Go Boom

Zombie Go Boom test the weapons, theories, and knowledge found in video games, books, and movies; so you won’t be left for dead. From testing weapons found in games like Skyrim, to shows like The Walking Dead.

It’s essentially Mythbusters with a HUGE ZOMBIE twist. Exclusively on Youtube, and Machinima.

ZOMBIES + DEADLIEST WARRIOR + MYTHBUSTERS = ZOMBIE GO BOOM!

Ancient Egyptian Statue Starts SPINNING on Its Own

The 10-inch tall relic is an offering to Egyptian God Osiris, God of the dead. It has been filmed on a time lapse, seemingly spinning 180 degrees. TV physicist Brian Cox is among the experts being consulted on the mystery, but some now believe there could be 'spiritual explanation' for turning statue...

Edible Wild Plants

Familiarize yourself with edible wild plants before you get into a survival situation, in which case you’ll have a good idea of which wild plants you can eat if necessary.

Saturday 23 March 2013

ZOMBIE His and Hers Fragrance

So you're a Zombie. Or you know a Zombie. And you might become a Zombie. Any way you slice and dice it, you’ll need different kinds of fragrance. Fragrances that can make the dead simply pass by without offending. Because only Demeter Fragrance Library could make a Zombie fragrance eminently wearable...

Locust Swarm Hits Israel

Swarms descending: A swarm of an estimated 30million locust has descended on Egypt (including these insects seen over the Al-Mogattam district of Cairo) as Israel braces for the infestation to head their way

Locust swarm hits Israel as a million insects cross border from Egypt
• A small swarm of 2,000 locusts has been spotted near Jerusalem
• Israel's Agriculture Ministry set up an emergency hotline and task force
• The swarm was estimated to be made up of 30million insects while in Egypt
• The infestation has been devastating crops in Egypt ahead of Passover

ARMED DOLPHINS ESCAPE

No really...

DOLPHINS ARMED WITH GUNS AND KNIVES ALLEGEDLY ESCAPE INTO WILD
...

Close Contact Asteroid

Close shave: Although it will come uncomfortably close to the Earth, NASA said that 'no earth impact is possible'

Asteroid that could do as much damage as 1,000 atomic bombs will whizz past tomorrow.
Asteroid 2012 DA14 will quickly pass Earth at 7:24pm on Friday.
NASA say 'no earth impact is possible' but it will cut through satellites' orbit.
Scientists said there is a small chance television signals could be affected...