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Thursday, May 8, 2014

Science links 5-8-14

Poll: 1 in 5 people would have sex with a robot. (When it seems like only your toys understand you...)

The first good computer model of the universe has been revealed as part of a project from scientists in the US, Germany, and England.

The oldest stars live in the galactic suburbs. 

Ancient birds were already shrinking when the asteroid strike killed the dinosaurs. This is what saved them.

Scientists have created a life form whose genetic code is based on six letters instead of the usual four.

Neanderthals were not less intelligent than modern humans.








Dr Joe Hanson skips to the end and tells us how the universe ends. Spoilers, sweetie!

Posted by James Veitch at 8:26 PM
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Labels: artificial life, artificial microbes, birds, cosmology, dinosaurs, It's Okay To Be Smart, neanderthals, old stars, robot love

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