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Because of insufficient time and man power (if you want to help, just look at the banner in the right), we can’t tackle all the topics; but there’s so much going on in the world right now, something just had to be done. So I’m going to start this weekly round-up, in which I’ll just […]

Mihai Andrei
April 24, 2009 @ 3:26 pm

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Because of insufficient time and man power (if you want to help, just look at the banner in the right), we can’t tackle all the topics; but there’s so much going on in the world right now, something just had to be done. So I’m going to start this weekly round-up, in which I’ll just give you some more headlines from the current week and my 2 cents about it, with link to more details. This still doesn’t mean I’ll go over EVERYTHING, just what stands out to me, so please let me know if there’s anything I missed and we’ll damn sure publish it. Also, help me think of a better name for it :)

If you think Hiroshima was big, you should definitely take a look at this

Tech titans want to be more involved in ‘saving the planet’. I have no idea how this will work out, but it sounds really good.

The guys at environmental graffiti posted some pics of volcanoes + lightning, and it equals love. Rough love…

Scientists continue the search for habitable planets, although the mass isn’t quite right.

Ah yes, this was the week the true reason why biologists laugh at creationists was exposed.

We had Earth Day this week.

Stephen Hawking had some big health problems, but he’s getting better. We’re all keeping our fingers crossed.

A fertility expert shouted to the world: ‘I can clone a human being!!‘

Oh, and of course, men are no more promiscous than women. Makes sense.

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A Global Study Shows Women Are Just as Aggressive as Men with Siblings

Girls are just as aggressive as boys — when it comes to their brothers and sisters.

Birds Are Singing Nearly An Hour Longer Every Day Because Of City Lights

Light pollution is making birds sing nearly an hour longer each day

U.S. Mine Waste Contains Enough Critical Minerals and Rare Earths to Easily End Imports. But Tapping into These Resources Is Anything but Easy

The rocks we discard hold the clean energy minerals we need most.

Scientists Master the Process For Better Chocolate and It’s Not in the Beans

Researchers finally control the fermentation process that can make or break chocolate.

Most Countries in the World Were Ready for a Historic Plastic Agreement. Oil Giants Killed It

Diplomats from 184 nations packed their bags with no deal and no clear path forward.

Are you really allergic to penicillin? A pharmacist explains why there’s a good chance you’re not − and how you can find out for sure

We could have some good news.

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Archaeologists have finally proven that Romans used black henbane. But how did they use it?