Throughout history, Catherine de' Medici has been considered something of a sorceress, a 16th-century French queen and banking heiress adroitly trained in the mixing of potions and capable of murder without a hint of remorse. One legend that has helped this reputation to endure is the story of Jeanne d'Albret, the Queen of Navarre. Source: […]
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Monthly Archives: February 2016
Japanese firm to open world's first robot-run farm | Environment | The Guardian
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
A Japanese company is to open the world's first “robot farm”, as agriculture joins other sectors of the economy in attempting to fill labour shortages created by the country's rapidly ageing population. Source: Japanese firm to open world's first robot-run farm | Environment | The Guardian
Sugar may be as damaging to the brain as extreme stress or abuse
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
We all know that cola and lemonade aren't great for our waistline or our dental health, but our new study on rats has shed light on just how much damage sugary drinks can also do to our brain. The changes we observed to the region of the brain that controls emotional behaviour and cognitive function […]
swissmiss | Dear Klara
Monday, February 15, 2016
A powerful reminder how comfortable we are living these days. The Lynx Vilden programs focus on re-kindling and applying the practical skills based on ancient knowledge, experiencing the inter-depe… Source: swissmiss | Dear Klara
Lose Yourself in a Time-Lapse of Carnivorous Glowworms | WIRED
Monday, February 15, 2016
New Zealand's glowworms are a stunning sight. Buried inside caves, their soft illumination sends many photographers inside for the perfect shot. But Jordan Poste took a unique approach, capturing the bugs' breathtaking twinkle with a 60-hour time-lapse video. Source: Lose Yourself in a Time-Lapse of Carnivorous Glowworms | WIRED
Kentucky Blues
Monday, February 15, 2016
The Blue People of eastern Kentucky’s Troublesome Creek. A recessive gene tracked down. Source: Kentucky Blues
Star Wars Rebels Season Two – Mid-Season Trailer (Official) – YouTube
Monday, February 15, 2016
Just when you thought you were safe…
Visions of the Future
Monday, February 15, 2016
NASA has a set of 14 travel posters for the Solar System and beyond. They are full size and you can print them out. Fourteen space travel posters of colorful, exotic space settings are now available free for downloading and printing. Source: Visions of the Future