Nature
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by T Goodman
Once an agricultural area, the commercial/industrial city of Leeds,
England has displaced millions of birds, bats, and small animals and
hundreds of individual species have disappeared completely from the
urban landscape. But Leeds has decided to bring its wildlife back.
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by Boomer Babe
The 'brain pill' is called Prevagen® and it can improve your memory within within 8 to 30 days.... I don't know about you, but I'm trying it! As a matter of fact I just ordered a bottle for me and sent one to my Dad for Father's Day!
You know how scary it is to lose your memory. Imagine what a great gift it would be if you could help a loved one improve his or hers.
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by Sarah O
Stockholm's Konstfack University College of Arts and Design recently
exhibited their 2009 graduates, and from this pool comes the Growing
Chair from Michel Bussien.
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by Boomer Babe
The first successful conversion of pig cells into universally usable
stem cells took place at the Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and
Cell Biology under the direction of Dr. Lei Xiao. Dr. Xiao's team
extracted the cells from a pig's ear and bone marrow, and found the
right chemical cocktail to reprogram the cells into the three layers of
cell types that make up embryonic stem cells.
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by T Goodman
Solar panels that track the sun currently involve the use of motors and electronic control systems to move them and convert the power to energy. But a team of engineering students at MIT, inspired by heliotropic plants that move in the direction of the sun all day (like a sunflower), have developed a new method of motivation for the photovoltaic cells to move. Their invention won first place in MIT's Making and Designing Materials Engineering Contest (MADMEC) -- a $100,000 prize!
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by Chris Weiss
Just in time for the onslaught of nibbling, flying organisms, Heated Itch Relief is a device that uses heat to eliminate the itching and swelling of those unavoidable bug bites.
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by Chris Weiss
The Thanko Waterproof Video Camera provides a handy tool for water sport athletes and creeps alike. Tiny and waterproof to 20 meters, the Thanko is the perfect companion for anyone looking to capture video in the pool, lake or ocean.
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by Chris Weiss
The Lunocet swim fin transforms the swimmer into a cross between a mermaid and dolphin providing swimming speed and efficiency never before imagined for land-dwelling species.
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by T Goodman
A new method of targeting drugs for delivery to cells is in development at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The new method combines the art of DNA origami with the science of nanotechnology and is expected to result in drug-carrying nanostructures that can weather the storms of intracellular "hurricanes."
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by Gloria Campos
Once, when I was in high school a boyfriend and I were kicked out of the McDonald's playground ball pit because we were too old to play in it. It was my first time in a ball pit and though I knew we were not allowed in the ball pit something about the pit called out to me, "Play With Me!" Hugh Hayden's ball pit chairs call out to me too.
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by Lady Bee
If you love to laugh, you have to see these ads. While I usually find
humorous ads for animal or pet products, this time I decided to
research the print ad winners of about 40 different international
advertising prizes awarded during 2007 and 2008 just to select the "10 best award-winning people-product print ads featuring animals, fish, or insects in starring role."
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by Chris Weiss
The Humminbird RF35 is a GPS fish finder watch that allows you to quickly scan your favorite fishing area for the best spots. Avoid those hopeless casts and fish with confidence.
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by Gloria Campos
Before I tell you about this next innovation I want to inform you that I don't have a fascination with dung, despite how much I've written about it. I do however find it fascinating how many wonderful products can be made with this sort of waste. It is even more fascinating how beneficial using it can be. This next innovation, a brick made with cow manure, is a perfect example.
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by Diana Eid
Feather artist Julie Thompson creates gorgeous artwork painted delicately onto peacock feathers.
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by Chris Weiss
The Taga is a versatile bike-stroller that allows you to take one or two of your children for a ride. The bike converts into a standard stroller and folds up for transport.