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About agogo22

Director of Manchester School of Samba at http://www.sambaman.org.uk

I’m A Genetic Engineer. I’m Also a Fish.

Horizontal gene transfer might not be the flashiest of names, but animals are using it to create genetic hybrids without a human in sight. Like frogs rocking the DNA snippets of snakes, and fish sharing antifreeze superpowers. Hosted by: Savannah … Continue reading →

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Manchester’s Anita Street

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“Hanami” is underway in Japan — the season when people gather to watch cherry blossom trees, or sakura, in bloom…

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Thread on the beauty of wildlife 🧵

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Beautiful, well engineered infrastructure you haven’t seen before – a thread🧵👇

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Breezing By

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Time Capsule Tales  |  Alternative angles of iconic landmarks you haven’t seen before – a thread🧵👇

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Looks amazing, Japan

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BBC Radio 4 – Just One Thing – with Michael Mosley, Play an Instrument

Why learning a musical instrument can improve your memory and your immune system. Humans have been making music for thousands of years, but for Michael Mosley and our volunteer Matthew, the musical journey is only just beginning. Playing a musical … Continue reading →

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This took me a second.. 😂

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Chambre de Bonne – 99% Invisible

For many young people in Paris, it’s a right of passage to live in a very small, very French type of apartment, called a “chambre de bonne.” Literally, a maid’s room. A chambre de bonne is usually one small room, … Continue reading →

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Nature’s best engineering.. 👌

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