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There’s a genetic explanation for why warmer nests turn turtles female
Scientists have found a temperature-responsive gene that controls young turtles’ sex fate. Source: There’s a genetic explanation for why warmer nests turn turtles female
Subversion of the Everyday: Artist MyeongBeom Kim Reinterprets Common Objects in Delightful Ways
MyeongBeom Kim (previously) builds unique works by combining everyday objects whose purposes are often in stark contrast. The sculptures are created from recognizable pieces such as birthday cake candles, canes, and standard #2 pencils. These objects are reworked to drastically limit their … Continue reading
How Long Until a Robot Cries? – Nautilus
When Angelica Lim bakes macaroons, she has her own kitchen helper, Naoki. Her assistant is only good at the repetitive tasks, like sifting flour, but he makes the job more fun. Naoki is very cute, just under two feet tall. He’s … Continue reading
Monday: Animation by Kwon Oh Hoon – Faith is Torment
This short animation by Seoul-based motion graphics artist Kwon Oh Hoon asks the question “What is the first thing you think of when you wake up on a Monday morning?” Hoon has managed to portray what this dreaded day feels like by … Continue reading
This Woman Remembers Every Day of Her Life
You might think you have a good memory, but it doesn’t come close to Rebecca Sharrock’s brain bank. Born with a rare condition called highly superior autobiographical memory (H.S.A.M.), Rebecca is able to recall every single day of her life … Continue reading
Slowing down ageing | João Pedro de Magalhães | TEDxGhent
His research focuses on understanding the genetic, cellular, and molecular mechanisms of ageing. On our stage de Magalhães will share with us the latest developments in his research and will answer the most heated question: What is ageing and how … Continue reading
Multiple sclerosis may be linked to sheep disease toxin – ScienceBlog.com
Exposure to a toxin primarily found in sheep could be linked to the development of multiple sclerosis (MS) in humans, new research suggests. Carried out by the University of Exeter and MS Sciences Ltd., the study has found that people … Continue reading
An Aerial Tour of an Abandoned Chinese Fishing Village by Joe Nafis
The small fishing village of Houtouwan on the Chinese island of Shengshan has been abandoned since the 1990’s. Due to increased competition with nearby Shanghai and a depleted fishing supply, residents were forced to find work in other towns, leaving … Continue reading