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Friday, November 09, 2012

Science of the Week, 11/9/12

If it's Friday, it must be science time on the blog!

Here are some of the most interesting articles from Science Blog this week:

Gene find turns soldier beetle defense into biotech opportunity

Sounds instead of eyesight can be alternative vision

To save your brain, a pressure switch inside your head

Clever cockatoo with skilled craftsmanship

A new computational method for timing the tree of life

Researchers create laser the size of a virus particle

Assembly not required for new micro particles

Were dinosaurs destined to be big? Testing Cope's Rule

That's it for now. Enjoy your weekend, everyone!















3 comments:

  1. Sound instead of eyesight for alternative vision, wasn't that what Daredevil used in the comics?

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  2. I'm not familiar with Daredevil, PT, so I'm not sure.

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  3. I believe Daredevil had heightened senses and especially hearing.

    Also: re: the Blogathon of Doom. Yes, you can pick as many or as few days as you like. I'd love to have you aboard.

    Now, off to read the dinosaur article.

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