Perfect Broccoli. A plant scientist at Cornell University is trying to create a perfect broccoli that will thrive in warmer climates, improving freshness and taste for many. His methods do not include genetic modification, but his research is still tinged with controversy, as he has partnered with Monsanto. Read the article in the NYT here. (Thanks, eliotts, for the heads-up on this!)
Sounds of the Saxophone. Researchers at the Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia, are studying how a leopard seal named Casey responds to different sounds. It's believed that these seals “sing” to attract mates and perhaps to establish territories. Among other audible “environmental enrichment activities,” a zookeeper there plays jazz to him. Watch a short video here and read about it here.
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