Thursday, July 7, 2005

Whisky fans can drink to crop research. Research into the genetics of barley could lead to improved varieties of the crop most commonly used in the production of whisky and beer. Scientists funded in part by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) are beginning a new programme to uncover key genes that control the specific [Biology News Net]
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Slow news day today, except for the london bombings.  Check out the Wikipedia London bombing page for lotsa news.

Thanks to the Daily Glyph for telling me about the JungleCast updates and linking to the Test Pit.  The JungleCast is a cool Sight Seeing podcast from Palenque, Mexico and various Mayan ruins.  Very cool, check it out.

I am working with Archaic burials right now in Middle Tennessee.  Lotsa pit burials, flexed, most in fairly good condition.  I would post pics but regulations prevent me (and everyone else) from displaying remains (via internet, store fronts, etc.). 

The Test Pit podcast is still in production and will one day be ready for all to hear. 

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