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Saturday Science News and Open News Thread
From the science newswires …
Giant Robotic Jellyfish Readied for Sea Patrol
… a giant robotic jellyfish is being readied to take to the seas, all in the name of science.
Mechanical engineers at Virginia Tech College of Engineering have been developing an autonomous robotic jellyfish they think could be an efficient way to monitor ocean conditions, map ocean floors and study aquatic life. Last year they created a small hand-sized version called RoboJelly. Recently they debuted an enormous prototype (video) nicknamed Cyro.
Why Mars exploration will be suspended in April, 2013
The planet Mars was a bright red “star” in our sky on August 5, 2012, when the newest Mars rover Curiosity made its dramatic descent to the surface of the Red Planet. But by early April 2013, when Mars and Venus will sweep near each other after sunset, what otherwise would be an awesome conjunction of two cool planets will lost in the sunset glare.
Quick Takes …
Video: Underwater fish tornado
Rare Australian possum could be continent’s first climate change victim
Termites ‘engineer fairy circles’
Saturday Morning Herd Check-in: Greetings of the Moosekin
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Open Thread for Marriage Equality and SCOTUS Tea Leaf Reading
Today is Day 2 of oral arguments in the Supreme Court related to marriage equality. Yesterday’s arguments were on California’s Prop 8 and today’s arguments cover the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
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Wednesday Transcript and Audio.Tuesday Transcript and Audio.
The Golden(s) Rule
The Golden Retriever was developed in Scotland and England in the late 19th century for the purpose of retrieving wildfowl on land and water. Its physical characteristics and its willing, adaptable, trainable nature have also fitted it for usefulness in many other endeavors such as service dogs, guide dogs for the blind, therapy dogs and search and rescue.
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Weekly Address: President Obama : Protecting Our Kids from Gun Violence
From the White House – Weekly Address
Three months after the tragic shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, President Obama says that the Senate has taken important steps forward to help protect our kids by reducing gun violence. The American people made their voices heard, and the Senate made progress to make it harder for criminals and people with serious mental illnesses to get guns, to crack down on anyone trying to funnel guns to criminals, and to reinstate and strengthen a ban on the sale of military-style assault weapons. Each of these ideas deserves a vote. The President urges Congress to pass these commonsense measures while affirming our nation’s tradition of responsible gun ownership.