All those photos you see do not do the actual phenomenon justice. I wish every single person on the planet could have the opportunity to see this literally awe-some event.
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Procrastination Station: Untitled
There are 38 ticks on the wall. It doesn't necessarily mean 38 days have passed, but I assume I've been stuck in this alien chamber for a month. A month slowly creeping toward death.
Future!Tech: Slug-based Band-Aids
This new adhesive hasn't been tested humans, so you'll have to wait to slap a slug-inspired sticker on that injury you got from falling off your skateboard while trying to impress a disaffected teen with a sick ollie.
How do you make plastic take a walk? Purple.
Your Random Science News Story From the Month of June Have you ever heard of the Stransbeest? It's a kinetic sculpture that walks along a sandy beach thanks to the power of wind. Designed by Dutch artist Theo Jansen, he considers the PVC creations "new forms of life". Here's a TED Talk he did back… Continue reading How do you make plastic take a walk? Purple.
Is this reality show audition ‘science communication’?
Is a science demo that only communicates "Wow!" actual 'science communication'? I guess that depends on your definition.
Future!Tech: Sugar sponges in your blood?
Preliminary small-scale study on mice demonstrates possible treatment for diabetes without using insulin or other hypoglycemic drugs. That's a lot of qualifiers.
Lonely Drunk Crayfish
Turns out lonely crayfish hold their liquor better than their social friends.
Did Bill Nye’s New Show Save the World?
If given the option, I'd re-watch Bill Nye's original series meant for children over this new one meant for adults in a heartbeat. And I have a pretty fast heartbeat.
NASA had another press conference. Still not aliens.
Enceladus might produce a food source for alien microbes equivalent to 300 pizzas an hour.
The Musical Tastes of Chimps
Turns out our genetic first cousins appear to have no musical tastes whatsoever.
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