An observer shows the shell of the western painted turtle

Here are some links to check out if you have some spare time this weekend:

• The New Scientist highlights this Genome Biology paper on genetic adaptations in the western painted turtle, Chrysemys picta bellii.
• Dutch researchers find Archaeoglobus fulgidus can survive on perchlorate, which provides the energy we know as rocket fuel [Scientific American].
• Men who lack the ability to smell have more difficulty getting laid. [Popular Science]
• Ed Yong describes a 3D printer that make synthetic tissues from watery drops.
• Your “breath print” may one day be a diagnostic tool [Popular Science].