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Category: Remainder
Remaindered links are stuff that I thought was interesting, but not post-worthy. Yes I stole it from Kottke, just like everyone else.
Baby Star Found Near Galaxy’s Violent Center
The youngest star ever found near the Milky Way’s centre is deepening a mystery over how stars could take shape in such a turbulent environment.
Simple Skin Test May Spot Alzheimer’s Early
A simple skin test that enables doctors to diagnose the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease could be available within five years, researchers say.
The test could allow doctors to intervene early on and prevent major brain damage, they say.
Alaska Oil Pipeline Faces Big Scrutiny After Small Spill
The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, which transports crude oil from the largest reserve in the United States to a navigable port, is in trouble.
Snakes on Your Plane? Serpents Are Frequent Fliers Too
In the new horror movie Snakes on a Plane, which slithers into theaters this Friday, hundreds of deadly snakes are set loose inside an airplane, where they proceed to attack the passengers.
The Secrets of Mussels’ Superglue Revealed
The powerful adhesive responsible for the amazing sticking power of mussels has been revealed for the first time.
Wine’s Benefit Knows No Color
More than a decade ago, a landmark study drove home a message that resonated with wine lovers everywhere: Drink red wine in moderation to lower your risk for a heart attack. Now, new results suggest that some white wines protect the heart just as well, at least in rats.
Web 2.0, meet Astroturf 2.0
A new report from the non-profit group Common Cause details the ways that industry groups are setting up fake grassroots organizations (aka “astroturf” organizations) to join the fight against Net neutrality legislation.
Snake Threat May Have Spurred Evolution of Primate Eyes
The ability to detect threatening snakes may have shaped the visual system of our primate ancestors, a new study says.
The Race For a 100 MPG Auto
Gas prices are up, fuel economy is down—but the brightest minds in auto technology are about to do something about it. The Aptera concept car uses a low-weight, low-drag approach to increasing fuel economy. The goal: 330 mpg for under $20,000 within two years.