The OccasioNull

There's just so much strange stuff going on out there in science world that we don't have time to digest it all. Luckily, however, thanks to the wonders of modern thought we can now bring all the latest news in abbreviated form. Hooray!


	Watermelons have the viagra effect Watermelons contain a phyto-nutrient called citrulline which, like viagra, relaxes the blood vessels and may even increase libido. (4 July)

	World's first moveable skyscraper Construction of an 80 storey skyscaper in about to start in Dubai with each floor spinning a full 360 degrees using giant wind turbines. (4 July)

	New accent aquired after a stroke A woman from Ontario was recently recovered from a stroke, only to discover that she has developed a completely different accent. (4 July)

	Artichoke lowers cholesterol Artichoke leaf extract has been shown to lower cholesterol in otherwise healthy individuals with moderately raised levels. (4 July)

	Humour is fundamental to evolution Being able to laugh isn't just good for your health, it has been fundamental to the way humans have successfully evolved. (4 July)

	Algae invades the Olympic sailing lake The sailing lake where the this year's Olympics are due to take place has been invaded by algae and 10,000 people have been mobilised to clear up the green sludge. (4 July)

	Bilingual speakers shift personality Researchers believe that individuals capable of speaking a foreign language also sub-consciously change their personalities. (4 July)

	Morbid thoughts whet your appetite People watching crime dramas on TV and who start thinking about their own death can trigger an urge to consume food to excess. (26 June)

	We'll never count whales accurately We may be able to monitor forest fires from space but we are still rubbish at counting whales. Despite all the fancy technology, scientists are still reduced to guesstimates. (26 June)