I’ve got your missing links right here (20 April 2013)

WOW! Iron traces in fossilised bacteria could be the signature of a specific EXPLODING STAR?! Alex Witze blows my mind.

When it comes to writing about dinosaurs, fellow Phenomena blogger Brian Switek is unparalleled. Enjoy his new book, My Beloved Brontosaurus. And here’s an interview.

One of the last obstacles to eradicating polio: finding & vaccinating Nigerian nomads. Fascinating Ewen Callaway piece

Wringing out a washcloth in space. Just the most wonderful thing you will see all day

Find one Earth-ish planet, get a second one free. By Phil Plait.

Neurodiversity: just because a PC is not running Windows doesn’t mean that it’s broken,” by Steve Silberman.

Why did menopause evolve?

Stunning interactive graphic about exoplanets.

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