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Wednesday, 10 April 2019

Postcard of the Interwebs - 10 April 2019

Supernova to Blame for Meglodon Death: 2.6 million years ago a supernova occurred 150 light years away. This astronomic event may be what killed off mass amounts of ocean life and caused new mutations.

Implantable Weight Loss Device: The device makes you think you are full with electrical impulses generated by stomach motions. Removable too. Created by UW-Madison staff.

New Eggs eliminate Mass Male Chick Culling: I did not know that male chicks were killed by egg producers but now by determining which eggs are what sex, there will be more male eggs on your plate and in your recipes in the future.

Multiple Ways of Tying a Scarf: A video of a wonderful person showing ways to tie a scarf.

Stem Cells made into Insulin Producing Cells: Another way that medical science is helping with modern ills.

Imagine no pain but no Scars: Woman has gene that inhibits pain but she does not produce scars.

Open Technology Patents for Electric and Hybrid Car: Both Tesla and Toyota are doing their part for the environment by opening up their patents.