Just Plain WEIRD #2

Llívia – The Spanish town stranded in France

Welcome to Llívia, a little patch of Spain stranded in France and one of Europe’s oldest enclaves. – Miquel Ros, CNN Published 2020 Dec 17 – The view from the castle is so magnificent that it’s easy to understand why warring empires didn’t …

 

Kangaroos can ask humans for help, new study shows

Researchers found that the kangaroos intentionally communicated with humans. – By Amy Woodyatt, CNN 2020 Dec 16 – It may sound a bit “Dr. Doolittle,” but it turns out kangaroos can communicate with humans. – Researchers found that kangaroos “intentionally” communicated with humans …

Oak Ridge developing 3D-printed nuclear reactor core

3D-printed components for the prototype reactor.  Britanny Cramer/ORNL/US Dept. of Energy – By David Szondy 2020 May 11 – The US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has developed a 3D-printed nuclear reactor core prototype, with the ultimate goal of the Transformational …

Wow, These are real Eye-Openers! 

Size  Comparison Between Australia And The United States     Tracking Of An Eagle Over A 20 Year Period    Blue States Have A Smaller Population Than Los Angeles County   50 Percent Of Canadians Live South Of The Red Line   The …

Should I kill spiders in my home?

An entomologist explains why not to. He comes in peace. Matt Bertone, CC BY-ND – Author Matt Berton, Extension Associate in Entomology, North Carolina State University 2018 May 16 – I know it may be hard to convince you, but let me try: Don’t …