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Giant Clams Could Help Us Make Better Screens and Solar Cells

Giant Clams Could Help Us Make Better Screens and Solar Cells



Researchers from the University of California in Santa Barbara are investigating how giant clams produce each of their shades. These creatures, native to the Pacific and Indian oceans, have cells known as iridocytes that use their structure to scatter light waves and produce iridescent shades. In the species Tridacna maxima and Tridacna derasa, for example, the clams generate their white hues by mixing colors in a way similar to how video displays mix red, blue, and green pixels to create white. Scientists are hoping that by better understanding how this phenomenon works in giant clams they will be able to create more efficient solar panels and color displays in the future.

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Open House Sundays 12 So Much Better With Age

Open House Sundays 12 So Much Better With Age


Welcome to Open House Sundays where we get a personal invitation to tour through a different blogger's house every week!


Oh boy do I have a gorgeous before & after tour for you this week!!  This tour is courtesy of  Jamie from So Much Better With Age.  Jamie is a Canadian blogger who loves anything French and/or vintage.  She has made over her plain jane home into a thing of beauty.  I can't wait for you to see this stunning home!  

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Building a Better Egg McMuffin

Building a Better Egg McMuffin




The Egg McMuffin is more than a breakfast sandwich; its a cultural icon. The Food Labs Kenji Lopez-Alt reverse engineers (and improves) the Egg McMuffin for the home cook.

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