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Has the sit-up been canceled? Plus, the century-long history of growing nonnative plants in Antarctica and how it will help astronauts fill their bellies when they fly to the moon and beyond. And, why mice are afraid of bananas.
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Links:
The Death of the Sit-Up (The Atlantic)
How 100 years of Antarctic agriculture is helping scientists grow food in space (Fast Company)
Research briefs: Origami-inspired design and why mice fear bananas (McGill University)
Why Are Mice Afraid of Bananas? (SciTechDaily) Jackson Bird on Twitter
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Has the sit-up been canceled? Plus, the century-long history of growing nonnative plants in Antarctica and how it will help astronauts fill their bellies when they fly to the moon and beyond. And, why mice are afraid of bananas.
Sponsor:
- Indeed, Get a free $75 credit PLUS earn up to $500 extra in sponsored job credits with Indeed’s Virtual Interviews at Indeed.com/goodnews
Links:
The Death of the Sit-Up (The Atlantic)
How 100 years of Antarctic agriculture is helping scientists grow food in space (Fast Company)
Research briefs: Origami-inspired design and why mice fear bananas (McGill University)
Why Are Mice Afraid of Bananas? (SciTechDaily) Jackson Bird on Twitter
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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