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What is epigenetics? – Carlos Guerrero-Bosagna
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-the-cho… Here’s a conundrum: Identical twins originate from the same DNA … so how can they turn out so different — even in traits that have a significant genetic component? Carlos Guerrero-Bosagna explains that while nature versus … Continue reading
Penguin Being Chased by Killer Whales Hops on Tourist Boat
It was the chase of one penguin’s life as it scrambled to evade a killer whale making a run on it. The gentoo penguin’s dash to safety was captured by Matt Karsten and his wife Anna, who were onboard a … Continue reading
The Secret of Synchronization
An enormous thanks to Prof. Steven Strogatz — this video would not have been possible without him. Much of the script-writing was inspired and informed by his wonderful book Sync, and his 2004 TED talk. He is a giant in … Continue reading
DNA Evidence That Humans & Chimps Share A Common Ancestor: Endogenous Retroviruses
Here we explore the amazing discovery of Endogenous Retroviruses (ERVs) in our own DNA. These are genetic remnants of antient virus infections suffered by our ancestors. It turns out that many of our Endogenous Retroviruses are shared by chimpanzees. This … Continue reading
Savanna version. Wildebeest from Birdbox Studio.
Wildebeest thinks about the animals in the bush. – mimic studio –
Wow, New Mysterious Fifth Force May Have Been Just Confirmed
Hello and welcome! My name is Anton and in this video, we will talk about a new discovery suggesting there might be another fundamental force in the universe – the so called Fifth Force. Papers: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1910.10459.pdf https://arxiv.org/pdf/1911.01360.pdf
An 18-Day Time Lapse of the Fagradalsfjall Volcano in Iceland | Kottke
On March 19, after seismic activity in the area, an eruption occurred in Fagradalsfjall, Iceland, adding a new volcano to the country’s already charismatic geology. Because the ongoing eruption is relatively small, steady, and located fairly close to Reykjavik, it’s … Continue reading
Nature has learnt how to eat our plastic!
Nature always finds a way..so they say! But it looks like it may actually be true in the case of our global plastic waste dilemma. Genetic mutations have been discovered in specific natural bacteria that enable them to break the … Continue reading
They live among us: photographer Matthew Maran captures urban foxes | Geographical Magazine
When photographer Matthew Maran first snapped a fox he had no idea how familiar they would soon become It’s all too easy to overlook the beauty that exists on our doorsteps. When nature documentaries highlight the stunning deltas of southern … Continue reading
Chocolate’s secret ingredient is the fermenting microbes that make it taste so good | The Conversation
Caitlin Clark Ph.D. Candidate in Food Science, Colorado State University Sauerkraut, sourdough, beer…and chocolate? They’re all fermented foods that rely on microbes of various types to transform the flavor of their raw ingredients into something totally different. Whether baked … Continue reading
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