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How the brain keeps time – ScienceBlog.com

Posted on December 6, 2017 by agogo22

Timing is critical for playing a musical instrument, swinging a baseball bat, and many other activities. Neuroscientists have come up with several models of how … Read more Source: How the brain keeps time – ScienceBlog.com

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Street Art, the new magnet for tourists ? — Just Viseating

Posted on December 3, 2017 by agogo22

“People say graffiti is ugly, irresponsible and childish… but that’s only if it’s done properly.” Bansky, Wall and Piece. It is funny how, not so long ago, graffiti used to get a bad reputation and how it has now become … Continue reading →

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How we’re creating ‘super plants’ to help humanity – BBC FutureNow

Posted on November 27, 2017 by agogo22

From fire-proof forests to famine-stopping ‘bananas on steroids’, scientists are juicing up nature’s bounty to solve the 21st Century’s problems. Source: How we’re creating ‘super plants’ to help humanity

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Danish Street Art Project Has Built Over 3,500 Urban Bird Houses Since 2006

Posted on November 25, 2017 by agogo22

Artist and designer Thomas Dambo (previously) specializes in building family-friendly installations from upcycled materials. One of Dambo’s many interactive projects is Happy City Birds, a ongoing series that lies at the intersection of street art and community development. The Danish artist … Continue reading →

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Cut-Out Ink and Pen Illustrations of London’s Oldest Pubs and Other Landmarks by Maxwell Tilse

Posted on November 25, 2017 by agogo22

Traveling illustrator Maxwell Tilse documents his European journeys by creating small drawings of each city he lands in. After two years of living in London, Tilse has released a new series of miniature cut-out illustrations that depict the city’s oldest pubs … Continue reading →

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Brett Scott – Who Is Driving Cashless Society?

Posted on November 21, 2017 by agogo22
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Ordsall Chord Progress – 17th November 2017 — The Anonymous Widower

Posted on November 21, 2017 by agogo22

The Ordsall Chord is now more or less complete. I started my walk by the Museum of Science and Industry and walked in a circle finishing up in the car park of the Manchester Marriott Victoria and Albert Hotel. Ticketing … Continue reading →

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Becoming Your Own ISP, Just for Fun — Hackaday

Posted on November 18, 2017 by agogo22

When moving into a new house, it’s important to arrange for the connection of basic utilities. Electricity, water, and gas are simple enough, and then it’s generally fairly easy to set up a connection to an ISP for your internet … Continue reading →

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| Simoneteffect – Pure Black & White on WordPress.com

Posted on November 17, 2017 by agogo22

Comfortable journey. Source: | Simoneteffect – Pure Black & White on WordPress.com

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Nighttime City Scenes Bathed in Neon by Photographer Elsa Bleda

Posted on November 16, 2017 by agogo22

Photographer Elsa Bleda captures hazy moments that linger on the outskirts of the cities she visits in Eastern Europe and South Africa. Bleda is drawn to nighttime scenes bathed in colored light, such as a flock of pigeons illuminated by pink … Continue reading →

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