Over the centuries, science has spurred innovation and improved our health and way of life, but in some instances, it’s lead to death, torture and has revealed the darkest parts of the human spirit. There’s more than enough frightening stories in science, but in honor of Halloween, here’s the few I found the most chilling.

Happy Halloween, Knovelists! This week’s review will highlight creepy, dark and strange stories from your own science & engineering community. Normally, I’d never try to spook anyone before their morning coffee, but what can I say–It must be a full moon. Here’s Last Weeks 5 Creepiest Links: 5. A ‘Zombie’ Worm Feast. Scientists study bone-eating zombie worms! 4. Sex Increases Risk of Being Paralyzed and Eaten Alive! (at least for…

Getting your internet from a satellite uplink sounds very cool in theory. Reality, however, tells us that it’s slow and outrageously expensive. It’s so bad that even satellite internet providers concede: “Our service has been optimal for customers who have no other choice.” – Stephanie Copeland, chief operating officer at WildBlue. Ouch, you can almost see her rubbing her hands while laughing with maniacal glee. When you put the words…

  It’s officially prime time for chemical engineering majors. Dow Chemical Company just announced that it will pour 125 million into Chemical Engineering programs at 11 US Universities to garner top students currently entering faster growing fields, like biomedical engineering. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, over the last decade biomedical engineering undergrads tripled at 3,670 per year, while undergrad degrees in chemical engineering remained flat.

If you’re still not in the Halloween spirit, this awesomely nerdy pumpkin-carving tutorial is sure to change your tune! Click HERE to learn how to carve your pumpkin into The DeathStar. Try it at home and let us know how it goes! And may the force be with you.