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Chernobyl Worms, Barnacle Proteins, Foot-Eye Coordination
Today, you’ll learn about a surprising discovery inside the worms of Chernobyl, a way to protect metals at sea inspired by barnacles, and foot-eye coordination.
Chernobyl Worms
- “Radiation-proof Chernobyl worms offer answers about cancer.” by Paul McClure. 2024.
- “Chernobyl Accident 1986.” n.a. 2022.
- “Environmental radiation exposure at Chornobyl has not systematically affected the genomes or chemical mutagen tolerance phenotypes of local worms.” by Sophia C. Tintori, et al. 2024.
Barnacle Proteins
- “Barnacle proteins protect metals from corrosion in salt water.” by Prachi Patel. 2024.
- “How Does Salt Water Rust Metals?” By Claire Gillespie. 2018.
- “What are barnacles?” NOAA. 2023.
Foot-Eye Coordination
- “Foot-eye coordination: how our vision changes in rhythm with our walking.” EurekAlert! 2024.
- “Neuroscience research shows the brain is strobing, not constant.” n.a. 2017.
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