Month: February 2015
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Paleoconservatives Are Wrong About Putin
Paleoconservatives fail to appreciate the fact that Mr. Putin is perfectly capable of escalating conflicts all by himself.
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Anti-Vax Parents Face Jail in Europe, Africa
Though many Americans (myself included) understandably flinch at the idea of the government forcing people to do or not to do things, there are times when government mandates are entirely appropriate.
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Tilapia: A Fish that Will Heal Your Wounds
Tilapia is best served with a side of French fries and cabbage, but scientists from Shanghai believe they have discovered an even better use: Collagen extracted from tilapia can be applied as a wound dressing that helps accelerate healing.
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Dust Devil Power: The Energy of Swirling Wind
To harvest energy, scientists have proposed creating their own dust devils.
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Solar Fuel: Converting Sunlight to Alcohol
It’a a neat trick, but the bioelectrochemical cell essentially takes an inefficient process and reduces its efficiency even further.
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The Great ‘Monkeys on Mars’ Conspiracy
Look, I’m just asking questions.
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New Glasses Change Color on Demand
Electrochromic lenses change color in response to a small voltage, simply by flipping the switch on a battery.
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The Nastiest Hate Mail We Have Ever Received
If there is anything to be learned from internet communication, let it be this: Regardless if you are emailing a friend, a bitter enemy, or even a lowly journalist, always remember that there is a human being on the other side of the computer screen.