Wed. 08/24 - Nimcels and Doppelgängers

The world of nimcels––what are they and where do they fit in online? Plus, the genetic similarities between unrelated doppelgängers. And gummy bears made out of wind turbines.
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Links:

What is a Niche Internet Micro Celebrity? (Washington Post)

Your Doppelgänger Is Out There and You Probably Share DNA With Them (NY Times)

Doppelgangers Appear to Have Similar Genetic Patterns: Study (Gizmodo)

Extreme Lookalikes May Share Much Deeper Ties Than We Ever Realized (Science Alert)

Would You Eat a Windmill? These Scientists Hope So. (Gizmodo)

Wind turbine blades could someday be recycled into sweet treats (American Chemical Society)

Mon. 06/06 - Gummi Bears: A 100 Year Look Back (Cool Stuff Ride Home)
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