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The Toughest Fish on Earth… and in Space (via New Scientist)

Posted June 30, 2010 by CJ | Category: CJ's Quick Links

The mummichog is one freakingly adaptable fish. Fresh water, salty, clean, polluted–it still keeps going, and going… via The toughest fish on Earth… and in space – (New Scientist). more…

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Are Men Useful For Anything Other Than Gamete Production?

Posted April 10, 2009 by CJ | Category: Musings
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I have an XY chromosome pair. I say this only as a fact. When I consider the species to which I belong, I can’t help but wonder what possible use the 50-ish percent of us with that particular genetic trait have other than to provide a necessary component for procreation? more…

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