Top 7 Smartest Celebrities including Ashton Kutcher - http://clapway.com/2016/01/24/top-7-smartest-celebrities-including-ashton-kutcher

There is no doubt that some of the smartest people in the world are celebrities. They are not all Harvard graduates, but some celebrities are shockingly smart and Ashton Kutcher is one of the several that are.

NUMBER 1: ASHTON KUTCHER

The original plan for Ashton Kutcher was to attend Purdue to study engineering. However, that did not happen, but that did not stop him from gaining great intelligence. He even stated at the Teen Choice Awards, last year, that the sexiest thing in the world is being smart.

NUMBER 2: CINDY CRAWFORD

Cindy Crawford is one of the most well-known supermodels of all-time, but she is more than just a pretty face. She actually graduated her high school as a valedictorian, and she studied chemical engineering at Northwestern University.

NUMBER 3: CONAN O’BRIEN

One of the most intelligent men in the world also happens to be one of the goofiest men in the world. Conan O’Brien is an iconic late-night host, but he is also a Harvard graduate. He once wrote a 72-page thesis that was entitled The Old Child in Faulkner and O’Connor.

NUMBER 4: EDWARD NORTON

Edward Norton is one of the greatest actors of all-time, at least in this author’s opinion. However, besides his amazing acting skills, Norton also studied history at Yale for an extended period of time. Unfortunately, a back injury forced him to stop, but he would then become one of the finest actors that have ever lived.

NUMBER 5: JAMES FRANCO

When it comes to picking up college degrees, no celebrity may be better than James Franco. He has graduated from UCLA, interned at Lockheed Martin, and also taught at UCLA, USC, and NYU.

NUMBER 6: JAMES WOODS

Now, we come to one of the smartest people in the world, period. James Woods nearly perfected his SAT scores as a student, and also revealed that he has an IQ of 184.

Top 7 Smartest Celebrities including Ashton Kutcher

Top 7 Science Facts That Will Scare You - http://clapway.com/2016/01/22/top-7-science-facts-that-will-scare-you/

Science can be a very enlightening subject, but it can also be a very scary subject. There are certain aspects to Science that make our blood curdle, but they must be accepted.

FACT 1

Everyone is aware that the human body is composed of bacteria. However, are you truly aware of how much bacteria? Well, there is actually 10 times more bacteria in the human body, then there is in the human cells.

FACT 2

This next fact proves that without your brain, humans would have no teeth! Science indicates that the human jaw can destroy all of the teeth inside of them. However, the brain is the sole reason why this never happens because it prevents the occurrence from happening.

FACT 3

Nobody likes mosquitoes because all they do is suck your blood. They are probably the most annoying insect on the planet, but are you aware of how deadly they are? They have actually killed more people than all of the wars combined! You can now pick your jaw up from off the floor.

FACT 4

Who needs a head to live? Well, cockroaches sure don’t because they can actually survive for several weeks without a head. Trust me, cockroaches were already disgusting, but now you will never look at them the same.

FACT 5

For those of you who love mushrooms, this fact is for you. We, humans, are actually more genetically related to mushrooms, then they are to plants. Next time you eat a mushroom, just remember that you are actually eating one of your own!

FACT 6

Did you ever believe that you and your mother were connected forever? Well, you are not far off because bits of your genetic material will actually live in your mother forever. Curse you, Science!

FACT 7

Out of the 100 billion galaxies in the world, the naked eye can only detect four of them. That is almost hard to fathom, and it makes you wonder just how alone we really are!

Top 7 Science Facts That Will Scare You

Spider Man May Not Actually Be a Spider After All - http://clapway.com/2016/01/20/spider-man-isnt-actually-spider-man-after-all-123/

According to new studies, we’ve gotten it all wrong. Spider Man shouldn’t be able to climb walls unless he had feet that fit size 114 shoes. Stan Lee has some serious explaining to do.

English Scientists Disprove Spider Man Wall Climbing Abilities

This could have been in an issue of the Daily Bugle, but Spider Man’s feet are seriously too small to allow him to climb walls. According to scientists in England, this ability wouldn’t be possible even if Peter Parker did get bitten by a radioactive spider. But alas, this is the magic of fiction.

This Superhero Could Have Been Named Gecko Man

According to the report, having the ability to climb walls with just fingers and toes would require huge feet. To be exact, they’d have to cover between 40 and 80 percent of the body. Geckos and spiders are best known for having this ability because about that much of their bodies are covered in little sticky pads.

The results, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences this week. The researchers took the weight and footpad size of 225 climbing animals, and many of them were restricted in their ability to climb by the size of their bodies.

Spider Man Isn’t 80% Feet

The research also proves that in order for the motion to be seamless – much like Spider Man makes it look – these sticky pads would have to cover 40% of a person’s body or 80% of their front. This would allow climbing on vertical or even inverted surfaces. The science behind this is fairly simple. As animals grow bigger, their surface area per volume also grows bigger. Bigger and heavier organisms need more stickiness – for lack of a better word – in order to climb around freely like smaller animals. Not only that but bigger climbers have some help from claws to hoist themselves.

Why did these researchers go through all the trouble of finding this information? For human applications, of course. This research could help shape the development of bio-inspired adhesives. There are similar adhesives in existence, but they can only be used on very small areas. The study will be followed up to find out how to make footpads like those of geckos stickier and usable for humans.

Spider Man May Not Actually Be a Spider After All

Top Five Weird ‘Exploration" Toys Michael Jackson Would Be Good At Playing With - http://clapway.com/2016/01/12/top-5-weird-exploration-toys-michael-jackson-would-be-good-at-playing-with/

Oh, Michael Jackson how we love to make fun of you! Everyone should be aware of the fact that he has been accused of child molestation multiple times. Well, here are five exploration toys that he would have been ecstatic to use.

There Are Several Toys Michael Jackson Would Be Good At Playing With

NUMBER 1: RAD REPEATIN’ TARZAN

There is absolutely no way that this is a toy for kids. This Rad Repeatin’ Tarzan is a Tarzan figure that moves his hand repeatedly in the motion of ejaculation. Yep, you read that right and this is a toy for kids. I know kids may not see it the way adults do, but this might tempt them for exploration down there. Michael Jackson must be licking his chops for this toy!

NUMBER 2: RAFIKI HOLDING SIMBA

This next toy might ruin many childhoods! For the kids who grew up on the Lion King, you might not want to hear this one. This is a toy of Rafiki holding Simba which does not sound so bad right? The issue is what Rafiki starts doing to Simba. To put this in the least offensive way, he starts to hump him. I told you-you didn’t want to hear that.

NUMBER 3: CONTROL TOYS

This next exploration toy is just what Michael Jackson would be looking for. There are several control toys, but they serve the same purpose of restricting your child from moving. I can hear the endless Michael Jackson jokes as we speak!

NUMBER 4: BABY’S FIRST DOLL

What is better than releasing a baby toy? How about releasing a baby toy while the baby is pregnant?! There is an actual toy that shows the stretch marks on a baby doll, and the baby is indeed pregnant.

NUMBER 5: THE HAIRY BABY

Now we are just getting plain sick. There is a doll that literally has hair all around its body, and the intent is for the owner to shave it. Only Michael Jackson would get satisfaction out of this toy. Man, those Michael Jackson jokes just won’t stop will they?

Top Five Weird ‘Exploration" Toys Michael Jackson Would Be Good At Playing With

Why wouldn"t you want to send your name to #Mars on the #InSight Mars Lander? - http://clapway.com/2015/08/19/you-can-send-your-name-to-mars-342/

A new project by NASA excites all of the Mars enthusiasts and space nerds since the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) agency is inviting everyone to send their names to the Red Planet.

NASA: SEND YOUR NAME ON INSIGHT

All of the space fans are able to participate in NASA’s “journey to Mars” mission, adding their names to the InSight Mars lander. The data are going to be stored in a silicon microchip and the InSight is set to launch next year.

Jim Green, the director of planetary science at Washington’s NASA Headquarters, says that the next step in this journey is a fantastic mission. By sending our names to Mars, we indicate our dedication to the future of space exploration:

“Our next step in the journey to Mars is another fantastic mission to the surface. By participating in this opportunity to send your name aboard InSight to the Red Planet, you’re showing that you’re part of that journey and the future of space exploration.”

WHERE DO I SIGN?

The opportunity to have your name flown aboard InSight, comes with some ‘frequent flier’ points given by NASA to reward a person’s participation in the Journey to Mars, which will take several missions and some more decades.

This is not the first call for name submissions. Last December, 1.38 million names flew on a chip along with NASA’s Orion spacecraft, which has been designed to carry astronauts to further space destinations, such as Mars.

NASA’s Exploration Mission-1, the first planned test flight to bring the Space Launch rocket and the Orion capsule together, will be the next chance for everyone interested in sending their names on space. The purpose of that mission is to get prepared for human travels to Mars and beyond.

THE INSIGHT MISSION

InSight will launch from California’s Vandenberg Air Force Base in March 2016 and it is scheduled to land on Mars on September 28 of the same year.

The reason why this mission is considered to be one of the most important space travels in our history is because it is the first research devoted to the Red Planet’s deep interior. NASA scientists have already designed the first seismometer, that will be placed directly on Mars’ surface area, and a heat probe that will baste deeper than any previous device put into the planet’s ground.

This, will not only help us understand more about the most famous planet of our solar system, but it will also help us broaden our knowledge on the creation and the evolution of all rocky planets, such as Earth.

If you are one of the space enthusiasts you can send your name clicking here. You can also read more about space here!

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Could Playing Tetris Help Reduce Your Cravings? - http://clapway.com/2015/08/15/could-playing-tetris-help-reduce-your-cravings456/

Tetris Mania

Today entertainment of all kinds can be found throughout the world from games, outdoor activities, and arts, etc. However, nothing beats entertainment like the classics. Those youthful days of playing Donkey Kong on your Gameboy, or Tetris on your computer. Tetris is still everywhere, and the iconic colored blocks are still just as easily recognizable. Available on virtually all handheld devices, Apple and Android products alike, and most gaming consoles. Tetris will always be a fun game, but could playing Tetris end harmful addictive behavior for good?

How Tetris and Science collide

In recent news, a press release from Plymouth University on the 13th of August, describes how Tetris may help overcome cravings. The cravings can be drugs, food, or sex, and such. The research was published in Addictive Behaviors. There it highlighted that playing Tetris when one had a craving for one of the aforementioned things above, or similar negative habits, Tetris helps to weaken the craving in a natural setting. Furthermore, the effect lasted for over a week’s time. It was also noted that the effect was more influential when intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol.

Other interesting Things About Tetris

In the same press release on the research of how Tetris can help manage cravings, Professor Jackie Andrade said that that playing Tetris decreased craving strength from 70% to 56%. The effect the gameplay is having may be due to the mental process being kept busy and indulged in the gaming experience. Thereby, taking one’s mind off the craving or reducing it in the process. Another professor also mentioned that the effect did not wear off even as the gameplay increased and the effect remaining consistent. This may be important to note because as one becomes familiar with a particular intervention, one acclimates to it and the effect starts to diminish as a tolerance builds up to it. However, with this the effect doesn’t seem to be diminishing as one would expect, but instead has remained consistent as previously mentioned. So, playing Tetris could potentially help in further intervention studies, but also help those with cravings manage their cravings in everyday life.

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Future Aerospace Tech Will Be Funded By NASA - http://clapway.com/2015/07/08/future-aerospace-tech-will-be-funded-by-nasa765/

NASA has recently decided that it will fund more future aerospace tech in an attempt to advance the mission of NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) and their dreams of game-changing new aerospace technology for future missions. The list of new aerospace tech concepts can be found on the website, listing those which were selected for Phase II of the program for further funding.

What is NIAC?

Originally, the NIAC was run by the Universities Space Research Association. Then, a change in who held the reins took place but the original NIAC website when it was manned by USRA can still be found for those with a hint of nostalgia and as a reminder of its origins. There more information can be found about past studies and other such things.

Now, NIAC deals with cultivating new aerospace tech ideas until fruition. These technologies would help NASA’s future missions but also work with the innovators/entrepreneurs that presented the idea as well. This is all in hopes of changing the way we think of aerospace tech as we know it.

The aerospace tech of tomorrow

There is half the number of concepts this go around than there were for Phase I with seven projects. Some of the concepts involve the idea of keeping the systems operational in parts of space where there is low light to pitch black conditions but also freezing temperatures. Others deal with exploring the depths or measuring the ability to support life.

All of the concepts dealing with their own unique mission. The statement by NASA involved the space agency reaffirming to the public that with this new innovative aerospace tech being funded, the stance America has in exploring space will be kept and future success will be had.

The Waiting Game

All in all, it is an exciting time to be an innovator with the NASA agency, especially considering the new funding available for those seven aerospace tech concepts. Let’s see what interesting things these new techs will bring to both the public and NASA, should their concepts prove viable and come to fruition.

 

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3 Benefits of Predicting Slutty and Alcoholic Behavior - http://clapway.com/2015/07/07/3-benefits-of-predicting-slutty-and-alcoholic-behavior/

Researchers at Duke University have uncovered two well-defined brain profiles that are associated with unsafe sexual behavior and alcoholism within young adults. Researchers say that when two compatible parts of the brain are imbalanced, young people are at a greater risk of succumbing to dangerous behavior. The two parts of the brain are the ventral striatum and the amygdala.

High activity in one and low activity in the other resulted in a drinking problem in both men and women. In men, it resulted in numerous sexual partners in a short period of time. When activity is high in both, women were more eager to partake in unsafe sexual interactions. The reasons for this is unknown, but it may have something to do with how men and women use each part of the brain differently.

This research is part of a continuous study, called the Duke Neurogenetics Study, which started in 2010. The purpose of the study is to help understand how connections between the brain, genome, and environment shape unsafe behavior, that can predict mental illness, depression, and addiction. Non-invasive MRI imaging is used to measure activity of the two brain areas that help process opposing behavior that is important for survival. Researchers hope to use the brain profiles to counteract and/or change the biology of people who are alcoholics and others who exhibit detrimental habits. If researchers are successful, there are a number of benefits that could arise from the study. Here are three benefits of predicting slutty and alcoholic behavior in young adults:

1. Lower Death Rate

By predicting slutty and alcoholic behavior, doctors can help save a ton of lives. If caught early, young adults would not be at a higher risk of catching sexually transmitted diseases or drinking to the point of blacking out and never waking up. Parents would have one less thing to worry about when their children went out with friends.

2. Increased Family Happiness

I have seen enough Lifetime movies to know what alcoholism can do to a family. Lifetime also doesn’t shy away from the tragic life of the girl that gets around and her impact on the family dynamic. Having the ability to predict slutty and alcoholic behavior can help keep families together and happier.

3. Better College Experience

Last but not least, another benefit of being able to predict slutty and alcoholic behavior is knowing your limits during college. With the knowledge and right treatment for your high risk of participating in dangerous activities, you can enjoy college a little more. Going to the bar may not be the thing for you but there are various other extracurriculars you can participate in. And just maybe you won’t ever have to take the walk of shame.

I hope researchers continue to have positive and concrete results throughout the study. Understanding the reasons behind what drives people to involve themselves in slutty and alcoholic behavior, could make a huge difference in the world we live in.

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"...That is like winning The Bachelorette and you finally get married. Then, you have sex and your penis explodes." - http://clapway.com/2015/06/28/3-strange-animal-mating-rituals-you-should-be-glad-are-not-universal/

As the saintly virgin that I am, I am pretty sure I am allowed to wonder what sex will be like for the first time. During my exploration on the Internet, you know, to find out more about safe sex, I came across some pretty strange things. And when I say strange, I mean unusual, creepy, disturbing, and just down right awful things. Somehow, I stumbled upon some odd animal mating rituals. There are some really weird creatures out there and we should be lucky that we reproduce the way we do. Here are 3 strange animal mating rituals you should be glad are not universal:

3. Red-Sided Garter Snakes

Red-sided garter snakes take orgies to a new extreme. When they are ready to mate, a large number of male snakes find a single female snake. When the female emerges from hibernation, several males slither on top of her; forming a “mating ball.” Sometimes the “mating ball” can get really scary for the female snake. Male snakes will sometimes cut off the female’s oxygen supply. As you can guess, this is not a pleasant experience for the female and they can not wait to get away. I would tell you to imagine what this animal mating ritual would be like for people but I’m not. That would be a nightmare and an image you’d want to gouge out.

2. Honey Bees

When queen bee is ready to mate, she takes flight and is accompanied by a dozen potential mates. You would think these dozen bees would feel special for being picked out of the thousands of other options, but I’m pretty sure they don’t. Or at least they shouldn’t. While mating with the queen, the genitals of the bachelor bee erupt. I repeat they ERUPT! Gone (I guess that wouldn’t matter since they’re dead now.) That is like winning The Bachelorette and you finally get married. Then, you have sex and your penis explodes. I do have to say that this animal mating ritual may help with population control. Immature guys wouldn’t be so eager to stick their prick into anything and everything that moves.

1. Giraffes

This is probably the most disgusting animal mating ritual I’ve read about. Male giraffes jab the female giraffe’s rear end to make her urinate. Wait for it, it gets worse. The male giraffe then tastes the urine and if it taste good to him, he purses the female. By pursue, I mean follow her around until she caves because he’s super annoying. So, the drinking urine thing is some weird fetish that some people may like, but not this guy. Also, this animal mating ritual makes guys look really desperate. True, some human guys are, but let’s not make it a unanimous thing…

My innocent virgin mind was not ready for all the weirdness that I stumbled upon. We should be very happy about the way we approach sex. There is consent involved, unlike the mating ritual of red-sided snakes. Your private areas stay intact. And you don’t have to drink bodily fluids. Now, when you have a horrible date or sex isn’t as good as it used to be, remember that things could be a lot worse…

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