Seed’s Daily Zeitgeist: 7/25/2007 § SEEDMAGAZINE.COM

Seed’s Daily Zeitgeist: 7/25/2007

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

New Moon Landing Footage Digitally Re-Mastered
The Apollo mission has never looked so hot. (via Phil)
Trichopterae
When artists collaborate with caddis fly larvae, beautiful things happen.
Basic Concepts: Polarization of Light
This is so key to physics.
Do animals feel empathy?
Do they ever, says Frans de Waal.
Study: Multiple Stab Wounds May Be Harmful To Monkeys
The research has spoken! Do not deny it.

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Originally published July 24, 2007

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