Live Science has perhaps the most informally written article on some scientists who found a way to get bacteria to eat styrofoam.
Hopefully this will make recycling styrofoam a whole lot more efficient and cost effective.
Author: Adam Clare
International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day and in Toronto tonight their is a fundraising event happening.
“International Women’s Day is upon us and it is time to celebrate Women and ensure that all people are treated equally. Bring whatever donations you can as well, we’re trying to raise as many funds as possible.”
The details:
Amnesty International, Stop Violence Against Women Fundraiser
Wednesday, March 8, 2006 (7:30 PM)
Squirly’s
807 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario
Become Smarter
The Guardian has an article titled “Simple ways to make yourself far cleverer ,” and it is a neat read.
Apparently one can keep his/her brain in shape by performing simple mind games on a regular basis. I can feel my self getting less-stupider already!
The Great Quote-be
“The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in the mind at the same time, and still retain the ability to function. One should, for example, be able to see that things are hopeless and yet be determined to make them otherwise.”
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Some More Greatness
The February wrap-up of Great News is now available.
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