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].