Seed’s Daily Zeitgeist: 1/24/2008 § SEEDMAGAZINE.COM

Seed’s Daily Zeitgeist: 1/24/2008

Five issues, insights, and observations shaping our perspective, from the editors of Seed.

Research Blogging
Bloggers write on peer-reviewed research. It’s all about the science here.
Theo Jansen: The art of creating creatures
Jansen shows off his wind-powered kinetic sculptures. They’re too much fun.
Invent a Drug, Win $1 Million
Should the government provide these sort of incentives for research?
The Monster is Back, and It’s Hopeful
Can a single mutant start a new lineage?
Why We Love
Ah, l’amour.

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Originally published January 23, 2008

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