The Sagan Project
Poster designs illustrating some of Carl Sagan’s quotes.
A virus that creates electricity
A virus called simply M13 has the power (literally) to change the world. A team of scientists at the Berkeley Lab have genetically engineered M13 viruses to emit enough electricity to power a small LED screen. M13 poses no threat to humans — it can only infect bacteria — but it could one day serve humanity by powering your laptop, or even your city.
Illustration by Iaroslav Neliubov via Shutterstock
Hachiko, a dog who waited at the train station for his owner to return from work everyday. One day, his owner suffered a cerebral hemorrhage at work and never came home. Hachi continued to wait for his return - appearing exactly when the train was due at the station - for the next nine years.
I went for a run today. It felt good to get outside and get a little sun on my pale-from-winter skin. I should make exercise a habit. I feel better now. :)
