Monthly Archives: January 2011

Bacteria As Hard Drives

A group of students at Hong Kong’s Chinese University have developed a way to store complex information in bacteria.This opens up a way to saving text, images, music, and even video within living cells.One gram of bacteria could store the … Continue reading

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Moon Have an Earth-Like Core

State-of-the-art seismological techniques applied to Apollo-era data suggest our moon has a core similar to Earth’s. Uncovering details about the lunar core is critical for developing accurate models of the moon’s formation. The data sheds light on the evolution of … Continue reading

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Why We Should Study Geography:10 Cool Reasons

It’s big. It’s more than maps. Geography’s about knowing what’s where, why it’s there, and why it matters. Knowing geography will make your life more interesting, more exciting, and more fun. Geography opens doors. Get it. It’s out there. Geography … Continue reading

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California’s Most Treasured Landscapes are Most Imperiled landscapes on Earth

Two of California’s most treasured natural settings are also among the most imperiled landscapes on Earth, as disruptive changes in climate patterns promise to melt glaciers, dry out rivers and set forests ablaze in coming generations, says a coalition of … Continue reading

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