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Scientists Create Near-Living Crystal

Scientists Create Near-Living Crystal

by Sarah Nicholls, Physicists at NYC University have this month published the results of their experiment on the lifelike behaviours of a newly-synthesized chemical compound. The scientists’ aim was to investigate self-organizing collective behaviours such as those seen in flocks of birds and schools of fish. They stated that the goal of the work was “to study [...]

North Korea from 1979 to 1987 (35 pictures)

North Korea from 1979 to 1987 (35 pictures)

We present you a selection of archival photographs of one of the most closed countries in the world – the Korean People’s Democratic Republic. The photos were made in the period from 1979 to 1987, by Japanese photojournalist Hiroji Kubota, a member of the Magnum agency. He traveled all over the Asian region and tried to show it as it is. His work – very honest and interesting, do not chase after sensation. And despite the fact that many years have passed from the time these pictures were taken, look at them very curiously, they explain in detail the world that the author wanted to show us. Real, 100%, journalism.

Measuring what makes life worthwhile – Chip Conley

Measuring what makes life worthwhile – Chip Conley

Measuring what makes life worthwhile View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/chip-conley-measuring-what-makes-life-worthwhile

5 planets where life could potentially exist

5 planets where life could potentially exist

Is the Earth is the only planet in the universe where life exists? I think it’s impossible. Until recently it was thought that our solar system is the only planetary system. Now it turns out that the planets are quite common.

Life In A Day

Life In A Day

Life In A Day is a historic film capturing for future generations what it was like to be alive on the 24th of July, 2010. Executive produced by Ridley Scott and directed by Kevin Macdonald.

27 Science Fictions That Became Science Facts In 2012

27 Science Fictions That Became Science Facts In 2012

We may never have our flying cars, but the future is here. From creating fully functioning artificial leaves to hacking the human brain, science made a lot of breakthroughs this year.

The Afterlife Dysfunction

The Afterlife Dysfunction

Theoretical physicist Frederik Van Der Veken about The Afterlife Dysfunction.

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