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Friday, 04 May 2012 13:24 |
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Written by Émilie St-Hilaire, Four Green Steps
In 2010 was created by accident the first tweeting mouse of a generation in a Japanese genetic engineering laboratory. Scientists were breeding genetically modified mice to observe evolution and transmission of genetic mutations leading to differences in physical traits. The birth of a mouse that could sing like a bird was a total surprise. The mutant gene that allowed this mouse to tweet was eventually passed on to offspring. There are now more than 100 signing mice in the Japanese laboratory.
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Thursday, 03 May 2012 14:47 |
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Written by Kai Park, Four Green Steps
In 1975, Steven Spielberg released his first critically acclaimed hit film “Jaws”, being nominated for and collecting many prestigious awards. Regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, Spielberg presented the world with a film which highly influenced Hollywood and it North American culture. However, what is highly ignored is the greater impact it had on the world’s environment and ecosystem.
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Tuesday, 20 March 2012 00:00 |
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Written by Heather Parises
Why is the sky blue? Although a really simple question, most people cannot give a full explanation. Most people have been taught from a young age that the reflection from the ocean is what gives our gorgeous sky its blue hue.
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Friday, 03 February 2012 00:00 |
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Written by Berke Ugur, Four Green Steps
Ever wonder if singing to your plants helps them grow? Numerous research studies show that sound waves have direct impact on the growth cycle& quality of a plant.
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Friday, 02 December 2011 00:00 |
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Written by Melanie Kozlan, Four Green Steps
A new Earth-sized planet has been discovered relatively near Earth: the Kepler-21b is only 352 light-years away!
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