Daily Archives: June 6, 2012

This Day in History : Alaska Remembers Novarupta Eruption

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Deskarati

“June in Kodiak is a month of endless light. Even after midnight, the sun softens more than sets. But one hundred years ago, late in the afternoon on June 6, 1912, daylight was snuffed out completely.” So reflects Alaska writer … Continue reading →

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Dinosaurs were lighter than previously thought

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Deskarati

Scientists have developed a new technique to accurately measure the weight and size of dinosaurs and discovered they are not as heavy as previously thought. University of Manchester biologists used lasers to measure the minimum amount of skin required to … Continue reading →

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Japan ‘diet glasses’ fool wearers into eating less

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Deskarati

Goggles that trick the wearer into thinking the plain snack in their hand is a chocolate cookie, or make biscuits appear larger have been unveiled in Japan, offering hope to weak-willed dieters everywhere. Researchers at the University of Tokyo have … Continue reading →

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