Dr Karl discovers the best way to curl ribbon

If someone forwarded this newsletter to you, please subscribe. Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser.  › News   › Dr Karl   › abc.net.au/science Find us on:   Twitter  Facebook  Mark November 2013 in your diary. That's when scientists predict a newly discovered comet will put on spectacular light show as it hurtles towards the Sun from the edge of our solar system. Listen to StarStuff for all the details. Also this week: Australian physicists add a new twist to Einstein's theory of special relativity, New Zealand scientists produce allergy-free milk by genetically modifying cows, and CSIRO explore the trends that will shape our future world. And finally, Dr Karl unravels the mysterious art of how to curl a ribbon. Can you believe it took scientists two years to understand the physics behind what it takes florists less than two minutes to do! Top news stories of the week Einstein still relevant past speed of light Australian experts have developed new formulas to allow Einstein's theories to work beyond the speed of light. GM cow produces allergy-free milk Researchers have genetically engineered a cow to produce milk free of the protein that causes allergies in children. Bats have sex on the brain Bee colony collapse not due to inbreeding Spacecraft helps track Mars' wayward moon What's new New Sun-grazer comet discovered StarStuff Podcast | A newly discovered comet is expected to put on a spectacular light show late next year. Also; Mars rover reveals an ancient river bed on the red planet, and a new space freighter ready for its first test flight. Secrets of ribbon curling revealed Great Moments in Science | What's the best way to curl a ribbon? Dr Karl applies his thumb - and some physics - to the perfect bow. Science faction builds a picture of our future world Opinion | Mixing science fact with science fiction to explore the future can help us make wiser choices, writes Stefan Hajkowicz. Catch up with ABC Radio and TV Listen to more science on Radio National Watch ABC TV science shows on iView    Embargo system abused by GM researchers (Science Show)    Selecting the Mars landing site for Curiosity (Science Show)    The neural basis for stuttering (Science Show)    Genes determine ability to learn languages (Science Show)    John Graunt and the birth of medical statistics (Ockham's Razor)    Predictor of Alzheimer's disease (Health Report)    David Solomon: inventing plastic money (RN Sunday Extra)    The True Story: Jurassic Park (ABC iView) ABC Health & Wellbeing Online brain training: does it make you smarter? ABC Environment Man-made chemicals giving our pets cancer In the Sky this Week, with Ian Musgrave Thursday October 4 to Thursday October 11 The Last Quarter Moon is Monday October 8. Mars enters the head of the Scorpion. Saturn, Mercury and the star Spica form a  triangle low in the western evening sky with Mercury being closest to Saturn on the 5th.  In the morning skies Jupiter and Venus can be readily seen amongst some beautiful constellations. On the morning of the 6th Jupiter is occulted by the Moon. Read more» You are subscribed to the Science Updates newsletter using the email address idouska1.scan@blogger.com Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe instantly. ABC Science Home | About ABC Science | Contact us Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2012 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC email newsletters