A study published Tuesday in the scientific journal BMC Ecology reveals that plants are able to communicate with each other even when light, scent and touch have been removed from the equation, leading scientists to speculate that there’s a wholly different mechanism they use to encourage…
Einstein’s theory of relativity holds up in deep space
Some 7,000 light years away, Einstein’s theory of general relativity has stood up to its most intense test yet, scientists said on Thursday. The project involved observing a massive, fast-spinning star called a pulsar, and its companion white dwarf — a smaller but very dense star that…
New LED streetlamp design could virtually eliminate light pollution
Researchers from Mexico and Taiwan have co-developed a new design for streetlamps that will greatly reduce the amount of light pollution they emit. Existing solutions waste as much as 20 percent of their light by shining onto nearby objects or drifting off into the night sky. … Read More
Beyonce’s Clothes Do Not Create Sex Trafficking. Pimps Do.
Not responsible for violence against women. Via Feministe, I present to you what may be the world’s worst understanding of what actually causes sex trafficking: Variations of Beyonce’s body suit can be found in brothels, strip clubs and red light districts across the world – where…
What’s Next for Weed? A Panel Discussion at Reason’s DC HQ TONIGHT at 6:30 p.m.
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Must-see morning clip: A message of hope for Boston, written in lights
The New York City Light Brigade illuminated a Brooklyn building with messages of love, solidarity and hope Monday night in a show of support for Boston and all those touched by the tragedy at the Boston Marathon.Continue Reading… … Read More
