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A Plethora of Interesting Science Stuff to Check Out

By gregladen on December 11, 2008.

The 10K birds Just For Fun Avian ID Quiz!

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Japan harnesses commuters' stamping for power from PhysOrg.com

Japan has found a way to harness clean energy from thousands of stamping feet that pass through one of its busiest train stations every day.

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Fear of nuts creating hysteria of epidemic proportions from PhysOrg.com

Measures imposed to reduce exposure to nuts are often based on irrational fears of nut allergies and are becoming increasingly sensationalist, according to a doctor on bmj.com today.

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Flora not flourishing in world's hotspots from PhysOrg.com

Researchers at the University of Calgary have found the biodiversity picture in the region known as the "lungs of the Earth" contradicts commonly held views relating to extinction in that area.

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