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Nov 2, 2018
Mass dig of 60,000 skeletons from 230-year-old cemetery set to expose London’s secrets
Posted by Genevieve Klien in category: futurism
A mammoth dig is underway that is expected to unearth 60,000 skeletons from a 230-year-old cemetery in London.
The bones of 1,200 people have so far been exhumed from the burial ground near Euston Station to make way for the new high-speed railway between the capital and Birmingham.
Recently released photos of the major dig show archaeologists clearing thick clay from coffins and brushing dirt from remains.
Nov 2, 2018
Scientists Create Rare Fifth Form of Matter in Space for the First Time Ever
Posted by Genevieve Klien in category: space
Scientists have created the coldest spot in the universe, giving them the opportunity to study the universe’s rare fifth form of matter.
The Kepler Mission introduced us to a dazzling array of solar systems.
- By Michael D. Lemonick on November 2, 2018
Nov 2, 2018
What shape are subatomic particles?
Posted by Genevieve Klien in category: particle physics
Nov 2, 2018
A Gurgling Mud Pool Is Creeping Across Southern California Like a Geologic Poltergeist
Posted by Genevieve Klien in category: futurism
A roving spring of bubbling mud is moving around like a geologic poltergeist in southern California.
Nov 2, 2018
Solar Power Is About to Boom in the Sunshine State
Posted by Genevieve Klien in categories: solar power, sustainability
Florida has lagged in renewable energy use, but declining solar costs are set to change that.
- By John Fialka, E&E News on November 2, 2018
Nov 2, 2018
‘Jumping gene’ regulator protein curbs cancer growth
Posted by Genevieve Klien in category: biotech/medical
A key protein that keeps “jumping genes” in check could also prevent the formation of tumors and potentially lead to new cancer treatments.
Nov 2, 2018
There’s something unusual about these lily pads
Posted by Genevieve Klien in category: robotics/AI
The aPad can explore marine environments while keeping in direct contact with a team above sea level or other manned robots underwater.
Robert Zubrin offers a purpose-driven plan to open the lunar frontier.
Rand Simberg on how space tycoons are bringing back the dream of truly settling the “high frontier” — and how policy can catch up.
Micah Meadowcroft on why space colonization will disappoint you.