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But I'd say that's also inaccurate. IMO, grasses are in the family Poaceae, and palms are in the family Arecaceae. I guess one could remark that our state tree is a commelinid...but I don't think tourists would get as much of a kick out of that.

You think you just fell out of a coconut tree? in c/science_memes@mander.xyz

[–] GlennMagusHarvey@mander.xyz 8 points 11 months ago

🎵 Ya ya ya ya ya 🎵

You think you just fell out of a coconut tree? in c/science_memes@mander.xyz

[–] GlennMagusHarvey@mander.xyz 8 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I think it's arguable that "tree" is just a term for a growth habit rather than anything really taxonomically meaningful.

You think you just fell out of a coconut tree? in c/science_memes@mander.xyz

[–] GlennMagusHarvey@mander.xyz 12 points 11 months ago (6 children)

How many social credit points do I lose if I refer to bamboo products as "wood" outside of botany nerd circles?

what if the shop is empty? in c/science_memes@mander.xyz

[–] GlennMagusHarvey@mander.xyz 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Isn't that just "hosed"?

Hogs in c/science_memes@mander.xyz

[–] GlennMagusHarvey@mander.xyz 5 points 11 months ago

Talk about invasive species!

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Research tests whether bioplastics break down in Moreton Bay (www.uq.edu.au)

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cross-posted from: https://aussie.zone/post/528234

A major study in Southeast Queensland is testing how quickly biodegradable plastics break down in waterways, as researchers search for solutions to the world's growing plastics problem.

The project is underway at the $13 million Australian Research Council Training Centre for Bioplastics and Biocomposites at The University of Queensland, which has been officially opened by the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Research Council, Dr Richard Johnson.

"There is a lot of research on what happens to biodegradable plastic in soil, compost, on land, and in landfills, but we actually don't know what happens when these materials enter the marine environment."

Early results have found PHA plastics which are bioderived, degraded completely in water after 7 months but other bioplastics degraded by a little as one per cent in a year.

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Found a video reproduction of a piece in an old format known as "Flash" (youtu.be)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by GlennMagusHarvey@mander.xyz to c/antiquememesroadshow@lemmy.world

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It's almost as if time has stopped for a piece like this.

(Auctioneer's note: If you're looking for the best part, it's the last part.)

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Interactive Article: 'The dead sea: Tasmania's underwater forests disappearing in our lifetime' (www.theguardian.com)

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An older article related to Tasmanian Kelp Forests. Has sound and video.

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Alien Song (www.youtube.com)

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Project Vesta - accelerated weathering on the beach (www.projectvesta.org)

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cross-posted from: https://sopuli.xyz/post/656269

(This is my first time cross-posting something -- please advise me if I've done anything wrong!)

(crossposter's comment: Personally I suggest checking out the MIT Tech Review article on this first, which gives useful context.)

Taking rock (Olivine) and dumping it on the beach, so that the waves break it down, adjust ocean pH and mineralize the CO₂.

Field tests

MIT Tech Review