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Thursday, December 15, 2011

ScienceDaily: Strange Science News

ScienceDaily: Strange Science News


Cotton fabric cleans itself when exposed to ordinary sunlight

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 07:28 AM PST

Imagine jeans, sweats or socks that clean and deodorize themselves when hung on a clothesline in the sun or draped on a balcony railing. Scientists are reporting development of a new cotton fabric that does clean itself of stains and bacteria when exposed to ordinary sunlight.

Pythons and people take turns as predators and prey

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 07:28 AM PST

People and giant snakes not only target each other for food -- they also compete for the same prey, according to a new study.

Why buttercups reflect yellow on chins: Research sheds light on children’s game and provides insight into pollination

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 05:33 PM PST

Scientists have found that the distinctive glossiness of the buttercup flower, which children like to shine under the chin to test whether their friends like butter, is related to its unique anatomical structure.

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