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#linklog: "This Cell Feeds, Grows and Reproduces. And It’s Manmade."
Well, that's exciting! #
This Cell Feeds, Grows and Reproduces. And It’s Manmade.
From chemical building blocks, scientists have created synthetic cells that have most of the hallmarks of life.
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#linklog: "Male bowerbirds hope to dazzle females with bright human-made items"
Turns out cities might be better for mating (for some birds at least) #
Male bowerbirds hope to dazzle females with bright human-made items
It’s a reminder of how human activity is changing the natural world in unanticipated ways.”...
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#linklog: "Your Backpack Got Worse On Purpose"
From the piece: "YKK makes the best zippers on earth. They're Japanese, they cost more per unit, and brands that care about longevity use them because a zipper failure kills a bag faster than fabric wear. On VF Corp's lower-tier models, YKK hardware got swapped for generic alternatives. A few cents saved per unit across millions of bags." I knew it! #
Your Backpack Got Worse On Purpose
In 1986, a corporation that made women's lingerie bought every backpack brand you've ever trusted.
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