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The latest science extra Geeky Bits news from Sciencebase's David Bradley. The most recent 30 days of news snippets, worthies and oddities, as well as other items of interest that didn't make it on to the Sciencebase Science Blog homepage because I was (a) too busy to do a full write-up (b) too lazy to do a full write-up (c) too bored to do a full write-up. Visit the Science Extra Geeky Bits Archive for all items posted during the last year.
- Is your meat green? - May 8, 2008 → Not if you eat organic meat it’s not. At least that’s according to a report from the BBC that suggests organic meat production with its requirements for more open space and food for livestock is some 45% greater than non-organic, particularly with respect to indoor poultry.
- Maize mod boost yields - May 8, 2008 → It’s a decade since European farmers started growing insect-resistant GM maize. Now, an analysis of economic and environmental impact shows that yields and profits are up while insecticide use is down.
- I like big butts… - May 8, 2008 → …so the “song” goes and apparently so does your body. A little excess fat on the buttocks may be no bad thing. Body fat found under the skin - and particularly on the buttocks - may help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a report from the BBC.
- Galactic black hole went on 18th century feeding frenzy - May 7, 2008 → The giant black hole at the heart of our Milky Way galaxy went on a huge feeding frenzy and explains why it is such a gentle giant today. X-ray echoes of the feasting remain in the region of Sagittarius A*
- Supersize bacteria - May 7, 2008 → This Cornell U news release is about a newly discovered bacterium that’s as big as a grain of salt, that’s pretty big considering E coli is a thousand times smaller. But, you have to be familiar with Shaquille O’Neal to get Cornell’s overstretched allusion.
- Sounding out Congo Red - May 6, 2008 → Ultrasound could drain colour from Congo Red dye
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