Protocells - The Beginning Of Life. Martin Hanczyc: The Line Between Life And Not-life

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At first I was like what’s so great about yik yak but then

If only we had room temperature superconductors to move that energy.

The total area of solar panels it would take to power the world, Europe, and Germany

Today I learned that the Curiosity sang itself ‘Happy Birthday’ on its year anniversary of being on Mars.

All alone.

Hundreds of thousands of miles from anyone or anything.

Guys I am depressed over robots now.

Why is it that I'm so terrified of dreaming?

HOLY FUCKING SHIT WHAT JUST HAPPENED

Lava (molten rock) being poured on to ice

610lbs of Dresser Trap Rock being poured on to a sheet of ice 6 inches thick. 

The lava temperature at the start of the pour: 1472 degrees celsius.

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