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Brazilian Capuchin Monkeys Unintentionally Make Sharp-Edged Stone Flakes

Xandt Sebastian II Sculpture for The Griswolds’ album cover. 2016

Small part of “Military Strategic Reserve of Steam Locomotives”, Bagrationovsk, Kalinigrad Oblast, 1992

Human fingerprints on surfaces are primarily composed of oily residue due to the natural oils in human skin being deposited on the surface, how well they form in the first place as well as how easily they can be removed is significantly affected by the nature of the surface.Non porous surfaces like glass, metal, plastic, wood varnish and similar the fingerprints can generally be removed by simply wiping the surface clean, use of a damp cloth or a cleaning solution which is designed to break down oily residues can help to remove stubborn fingerprints.  Examples would be window cleaning products, dishwashing soap etc. Porous surfaces like paper can retain fingerprints more easily since they can absorb some portion of the oil leaving a mark not dissimilar to a watermark in the fibers of the paper and can be revealed when the paper is held up against a light source.  Removing all traces of such prints without damaging the fragile paper itself is very difficult.

Human thorax and pectoral girdle with isolated arteries and veins

The abdominal (or thoracic) aorta and the inferior vena cava are the major artery and vein, respectively, that follow the spine down to the pelvis. 

Japanese Paper Embroidery Notebooks Hold Vintage Science Illustrations

Athens-based boutique Fabulous Cat Papers showcases a beautiful range of hand-made embroidery notebooks composed of Japanese paper and scientific illustrations. Featuring hand-stiched floral, geometric and anatomical designs, the notebooks are a beautiful contemporary effort with a vintage touch. 

I’ll say it again: Scientists have created a synthetic stingray that’s propelled by living muscle cells and controlled by light.

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But the ultimate goal isn’t a cyborg sea monster - it’s a human heart.

“I want to build an artificial heart, but you’re not going to go from zero to a whole heart overnight,” says Kit Parker, a bioengineer and physicist at Harvard University’s Wyss Institute. “This is a training exercise.”