Fungus eating plastic Pestalotiopsis microspora Pestalotiopsis microspora is a species of endophytic fungus capable of breaking down and digesting polyurethane. The fungus basically eats the plastic and breaks it down into carbon. An endophyte is an endosymbiont‚ often a bacterium or fungus‚ that lives within a plant for at least part of its life without causing apparent disease. Researchers have found the first endophytic fungus that eats plastic‚ and can use it as its sole food source
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Roosevelt Campbell Professor Finnegan English 111 (009) 7 October 2012 The death of the young man in the Nicaraguan war The photograph by Koen Wessing‚ “Nicaragua” (1970) shows a group of people around a dead body on a torn up street in a tragic scene. In the foreground‚ lies a dead young man on a bumpy road covered with a white sheet‚ looks like an army boot on one foot sticking out. In the foreground‚ at the head of the body blood stains are noticeable. A woman who seems to be the young
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The Fighting Temeraire The Fighting Temeraire‚ a landscape oil canvas painted by Joseph Mallord William Turner in 1839‚ stands 90.7 centimeters tall and 121.6 centimeters wide at The National Gallery in London. At first glance‚ eyes are drawn to the regal‚ silent gliding form of the Temeraire and its partner slicing through the glass-like water. Both figures are encased in a triangular-shaped haze of sky blue. With its three masts drawn up and broken spar jutting forward‚ impotent and incapable
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Graffiti Assignment : History of Graffiti Referring to inscriptions and figure drawings‚ graffiti were found on walls of ancient ruins or sepulchers‚ as in the Catacombs of Rome or at Pompeii. Graffiti (in its earliest forms) were first found in 30‚000BC‚ which formed pictographs‚ and cave sketches using animal bones in prehistoric times. Styles of Graffiti: Wildstyle: Graffiti with text so stylized as to be difficult t read‚ often with interlocking‚ three-dimensional type.[ ‚ Bubble
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Girl in the woods-Urban Legend Story Beneath the glimmer of moonlight‚ the lifeless trees stood motionless as I sprinted frantically‚ leaping over the dancing leaves‚ which rustled around my feet. The bustling of the towering trees; the howls of what was around me; the sky of what seemed to be falling in on me. My heart ached as I ran and ran‚ I felt my cheeks burning‚ swelling‚ and I was waiting for my whole face to explode. But I couldn’t stop. Running past the trees‚ which were bracing
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This room used to exist. It used to be so full of color‚ joy‚ and life. This room used to drown in happiness and laughter. It used to shine through its’ childhood days and always received love and new things. Now it struggles to stay noticeable and alive through all the changes life has. Never allowing reality to break its’ heart. (steal its’ breath) This room is still standing because it protects itself by being relaxed‚ ‚ and spiritual (faith). The mood(atmosphere) of the room is always relaxed
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Discuss the definition and the importance of Ethics. What is ethics? At its simplest‚ ethics is a system of moral principles. They affect how people make decisions and lead their lives. Ethics is concerned with what is good for individuals and society and is also described as moral philosophy. The term is derived from the Greek word ethos which can mean custom‚ habit‚ character or disposition. Ethics covers the following dilemmas: how to live a good life our rights and responsibilities the language
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Nissan Leaf Every time you coast or apply the brakes in the Nissan LEAF® the electric motor acts as an electric generator‚ converting energy that would otherwise be wasted into battery energy. So even when you’re slowing down‚ you’re charging up. The Nissan LEAF® gets the equivalent of 130 miles per gallon. That’s right‚ 130 miles per gallon. [*] How does it achieve these remarkable numbers? With a 100% electric drive system powered by an advanced rechargeable lithium-ion battery‚ and nine range-maximizing
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Kittur Fort Kittur Fort is located in the small town of Kittur‚ located at a distance of about 50 km from the city of Belgaum and around 32 km from Dharwad. The fort is one of the major historical monuments in Karnataka and one of its famous tourist attractions. The small town of Kittur gained fame and recognition due to the presence of Kittur Fort and its immense historical significance. The fort spreads over an area of about 23 acres and was built by Allppa Gowda Sar Desai the fifth ruler of
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Assignment: Descriptive Essay _ Candies Candies I would like to think of myself as a healthy eater‚ which I have to admit I am not. I try not to eat much meat during the week and I always eat a variety vegetables. Nevertheless‚ I have weakness that renders all my attempts at healthy eating‚ of courses candy is on the top of the list. This little piece of savor that can change my mood‚ feelings‚ bring memories of my childhood‚ and which have a little taste of heaven. This unique smell‚
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