Science Etcetera, Marsday 20080520

Posted on 20th May 2008 by ideonexus in Science Etcetera
  • 17 year cicadas are emerging in 13 states. It’s theorized they come out in prime number years to prevent predators from adapting to their schedules.

    • Cicada

    Cicada
    Photo by Jefq
  • Homosexuality is unnatural? Then why all the homosexual animals?
  • A brief history of coffee, the drink that fueled the Enlightenment.
  • Interesting account of splitting a bee hive, involves many stings (see here for photos).
  • An archeologist dig at the scene of the 1893 Chicago’s World’s Fair has turned up mostly junk.
  • Google wants your health records.
  • 8 Child Prodigies to Ruin Your day, some are pretty famous.
  • The hourglass tree frog lays its eggs both in water and on land, making it an evolutionary missing link.

    • Hourglass Treefrog

    Hourglass Treefrog
    Photo by phrakt
  • Being forced to smile for extended period of time, like in customer service, is bad for your health.
  • Determining where music talent resides in the genes.
  • The newly established Seasteading Institute seeks to create communities floating at sea.
  • Jupiter’s frozen moon, Europa’s poles have wandered as much as 90 degrees, suggesting a molten core and liquid water beneath the ice.
  • The Chemistry Behind the Coffee Experience: (HT easternblot)



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    1. parens missing –> )) after bee sting link :)

      Comment by ClintJCL — May 20, 2008 @ 10:26 am

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