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Taking plants off planet – how do they grow in zero gravity?

8/10/2015

"Gravity is a constant for all organisms on Earth. It acts on every aspect of our physiology, behavior and development – no matter what you are, you evolved in an environment where gravity roots us firmly to the ground.

But what happens if you’re removed from that familiar environment and placed into a situation outside your evolutionary experience? That’s exactly the question we ask every day of the plants we grow in our laboratory. They start out here in our earthbound lab, but they’re on their way to outer space. What could be a more novel environment for a plant than the zero-gravity conditions of spaceflight?..."

Read more @ The Conversation

Designer Curated Guide for Cities

7/16/2015

On The Grid is a "designer's neighborhood guide" that is both modern and helpful. There are beautiful photos, maps, and illustrations of local landmarks by local designers.
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