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Can CBD be used to snuff out mosquitos? New research says ‘yes’, and, perhaps a surprise but space is getting crowded – or at least satellite traffic is on the rise. Is this cause for concern? Plus on This Day in History, shredded wheat – the cereal that would greatly impact an industry – and the patented machine that made it.
A satellite collision catastrophe is now inevitable, experts warn | BBC Science Focus Magazine
SpaceX Starlink satellites caused 25,000 near-misses in just 6 months | Space
History of Shredded Wheat | Shredded Wheat Collectors' Website (iloveshreddedwheat.com)
Henry D. Perky, the Shredded Wheat King - Nebraska State Historical Society
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A new study reveals human and animal hair in the teeth of the famous ‘man-eater’ lions that were killed in 1898, and what we can learn from a rare well-preserved Viking burial site. Plus, on This Day in History, Teddy Roosevelt delivers an hour-long campaign speech in Milwaukee AFTER being shot in the chest.
Genomic study identifies human, animal hair in 'man-eater' lions' teeth | ScienceDaily
In Denmark, 50 well-preserved Viking Age skeletons have been unearthed, a rare discovery | AP News
Teddy Roosevelt survived shooting, assassination attempt in Milwaukee (jsonline.com)
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A new electroactive material may represent a massive breakthrough for wearable devices, including the medical variety – we’ve got details. Plus, on This Day in History, the patent wars over who really invented the laser come to an end.
Nature and plastics inspire breakthrough in soft sustainable materials | ScienceDaily
Gordon Gould: The Long Battle For The Laser Patent | Electronic Design
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Voyager 2 shuts off one of its five remaining instruments to preserve power. Plus, on This Day in History; an extended look at the history of the first synthetic soap and its successor – a massive brand name that’s still dominating the market today – some 90 years later.
NASA shut off a Voyager 2 tool to save power | Popular Science (popsci.com)
NASA Turns Off Iconic Voyager 2 Instrument As Space Probe Loses Power | IFLScience
NASA Turns Off Science Instrument to Save Voyager 2 Power | NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
Development of Tide Synthetic Detergent - American Chemical Society (acs.org)
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On today’s episode; a 2 billion-year-old rock is found to house living microbes! Weird Wednesday features a treasure hunt that ends after 31 years, a job application response that took 50 years, and another midwest alligator. And on This Day in History the first electric blanket is manufactured in the US, and it isn’t cheap!
2-billion-year-old rock home to living microbes
After 31 years, a French treasure hunt may have a winner. The prize: a valuable golden owl | AP News
Treasure hunt for golden owl ends in France after 31 years (bbc.com)
Mailed job application returned to woman after nearly 50 years - UPI.com
Watch: Alligator found hiding under parked car in Detroit suburb - UPI.com
TDIH: History of the Electric Blanket (thoughtco.com)
TDIH: Who Invented The Electric Blanket: A History Of Warmth (slumberhackers.com)
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A mission to study the potential for life on Jupiter’s moon Europa is soon expected to launch. Plus, a potential breakthrough in the field of neuroscience that could help combat Alzheimer’s disease symptoms. And on 'This Day in History'; the microwave oven is patented.
SpaceX, NASA stand down from Oct. 10 Europa Clipper launch due to Hurricane Milton (msn.com)
Neuroscientists spark shelter-seeking response by reactivating memory circuit
Ride the (electromagnetic) Wave with Percy Spencer! (MIT)
Percy Spencer & The Microwave Oven (MIT)
National Inventors Hall of Fame
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Scientists now say agriculture on earth began 66 million years ago thanks to ... ants! Plus, long thought to be a detriment to learning, a new study provides insight on how teachers can get the most out of cell phones – and other technology – in the classroom. And, on This Day in History, the TV show that brought the nation several dance crazes -- American Bandstand debuts in Philadelphia.
Evaluating technology breaks on cell phone use in a college classroom
"American Bandstand" goes national | August 5, 1957 | HISTORY
The History of "American Bandstand" (liveabout.com)
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With the help of the Webb telescope, scientists have found new information about the surface on one of Pluto’s moons and as for our plastic problems here on earth – researchers have found a common family of bacteria using the material for food. What might that mean for global clean-up efforts. Plus, on This Day in History, we look at the start of the “Men’s Only” magazine, Esquire.
NASA's Webb telescope detects traces of carbon dioxide on a Pluto moon | AP News
NASA Telescope Finds New Details About Pluto's Largest Moon - Newsweek
Really, Here's How You Pronounce "Charon"---Probably | WIRED
Wastewater bacteria can breakdown plastic for food | ScienceDaily
Esquire | Men’s Fashion, Style & Culture | Britannica
Arnold Gingrich — Catskill Fly Fishing Museum (cffcm.com)
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The first battery-powered planes are tested to help improve global emissions emitted from aircrafts and on This Day in History, the first female senator is appointed - but only serves for 24 hours, we’ll explain.
Sustainable air travel: Could long-haul flights ever go green? - BBC Science Focus Magazine
Rebecca Latimer Felton - New Georgia Encyclopedia
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A new exoplanet was discovered circling our nearest star neighbor – and no, I'm not talking about the sun. Weird Wednesday includes a fat bear contest, a sheep herding tradition, and a blue lobster. Plus, on This Day in History, 1851 – the pasilalinic-sympathetic compass promises to provide global communication without the use of electronics – instead, they used snails.
Scientists discover planet orbiting closest single star to our Sun | ScienceDaily
Fat Bear Week 2024 | VOTE (explore.org)
Online voting in Alaska's Fat Bear Week contest starts after an attack killed 1 contestant | AP News
Damian Lewis herds sheep over a London bridge in homage to a medieval tradition | AP News
Watch: Aquarium rescues blue lobster from grocery store tank - UPI.com
This week I learned: the snail telegraph – E. H. Mann (ehmannwrites.com)
The Man Who Tried to Invent a Telegraph Made Out of Telepathic Snails (gizmodo.com)
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