Link Round-up 7th April 2014

Here's my this weeks round-up of things on the net that have caught my eye:

1. The world's first trial of human suspended animation has been green lit in the US.
   It seems like science fiction my soon become science fact as the FDA approve the first human trials of cryopreservation. In the trial 10 patients with serious knife or gunshot wounds will be placed in suspended animation, hanging between life and death, in an attempt to create more time for doctors to save their lives. This incredible technology has been previously trialled successfully in pigs and, if successful, could revolutionise surgical treatment. 
2. The Guardian highlights some famous 'secret scientists'.
   It's a little known fact that scientists can been seen in all areas of public life as directors, sports people, actors and musicians. This article in the guardian highlights some famous faces with strong scientific acumen who left the lab for pastures new.
3. NASA releases a video of a recent solar flare.
   Scientists at NASA have captured a solar flare in ultraviolet light on the 2nd April. It's been re-colourised and uploaded to youtube so everyone can watch this incredible phenomenon.

And finally, it's a week of new beginnings as Game of Thrones returns, filming on Star Wars Episode VII has begun and the second series of The Musketeers goes into production for BBC 1 today. But what should you do while waiting a full year to get season 4 of Game of Thrones on DVD (come on HBO, a year? no wonder its the most pirated show ever)? Or to help beat the no Musketeer's blues? Watch Radio 1's Game of Moans and Wolverine the Musical of course. Then go see Captain America: The Winter Soldier, because its awesome!