In a new book, science journalist Jonah Lehrer shatters the myth of muses, higher powers and even creative ‘types.’ He argues that creativity is not a gift possessed by the lucky few. It’s a variety of thought processes that we can all learn. Check out his 5 creativity tips.
Interesting!
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Upper class people more likely to cheat
People from the wealthy upper classes are more likely than poorer folks to break laws while driving, take candy from children and lie for financial gain, according to a recent study.
Hey! Aren’t most U.S. politicians rich or something? Just some food for thought.
If animals won Oscars, these stars would get the statuette
Why should actors and actresses have all the fun? Here’s our version of the Academy Awards for animals.
I’d sooner watch these Oscars than any others!
High-flying bacteria can power a light bulb
A bacteria called Bacillus stratosphericus, normally only found 10 to 30 miles above the Earth, when mixed with other bacteria create a powerful biofilm.
Fascinating!
Oil refineries: Sustainable communities for the post-oil world?
A ‘100% self-supporting housing solution for the post-oil world,’ the Oil Silo Home concept makes use of the thousands of oil storage units that will inevitably be abandoned after the oil era.
This is EXACTLY what I envision my future work/living space will look like!
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First test-tube hamburger ready this fallThe world’s first hamburger made from cow stem cells will be produced this fall, according to Dutch scientist Mark Post.
It’s discoveries like these that make me love science. =]Disclaimer: I find it amusing that “no companies in the existing meat industry have expressed interest.” Talk about a display of ignorance!](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzp5ixfdpO1qd4vugo1_500.jpg)
First test-tube hamburger ready this fall
The world’s first hamburger made from cow stem cells will be produced this fall, according to Dutch scientist Mark Post.
It’s discoveries like these that make me love science. =]
Disclaimer: I find it amusing that “no companies in the existing meat industry have expressed interest.” Talk about a display of ignorance!
‘Artificial leaf’ eyed as holy grail in energy research
Turbo-charging photosynthesis — by which plants turn sunlight into energy — in an ‘artificial leaf’ could yield a vast commercial power source.
Man, I hope this becomes a reality someday soon!
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