By Neil, 1 year ago

Coral reefs in danger from ocean acidification

Just a couple of quickies today:

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By Neil, 1 year ago

Ancient Egyptian glassmaking techniques reconstructed.

The reconstructed kiln

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By Neil, 1 year ago

Reduced ice cover causes rise in Arctic sea temperature

Record-breaking amounts of ice-free water have deprived the Arctic of more of its natural “sunscreen” than ever in recent summers. The effect is so pronounced that sea surface temperatures rose to 5 C above average in one place this year, a high never before observed, says the oceanographer who has compiled the first-ever look at average sea surface temperatures for the region.

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By Neil, 1 year ago

Is preventing homosexuality through drugs ethical?

While the biological basis for homosexuality remains a mystery, a team of neurobiologists reports they may have closed in on an answer — by a nose.

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By Neil, 1 year ago

Gas-guzzling bacteria could help fight global warming

Emerald Spring in Yellowstone National Park

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By Neil, 1 year and 1 month ago

Friendly bacteria. A bit too friendly.

Interesting, if a bit grim!

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By Neil, 1 year and 1 month ago

Instant (ish) Concrete Huts

The BBC reports: An emergency shelter which can be set up in 40 minutes as a solid concrete structure will be made in south Wales after winning worldwide interest.
Its creators were on BBC TV’s Dragon’s Den, but they refused investment from the show’s entrepreneurs because they wanted too much of their company.


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By Neil, 1 year and 1 month ago

Planet formation seen in the Seven Sisters star cluster.

The Pleaides

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By Neil, 1 year and 1 month ago

Interesting Things!

Do you like interesting things?

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