Fossil find pushes back age of life to 3.4 billion years
Scientists announce discovery of 3.4 billion year old microfossils in South Africa, the oldest evidence of life yet found. Researchers Barghoorn and Knoll describe spherical, nucleus free cells in chert, showing early life thrived in warm shallow seas long before the Cambrian.
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By Ken J Michaels on Neutral Cycle
A quirky column notes mood cycles and productivity tips. It suggests rearranging a room can refresh a space and reduce stress. The piece mentions Diorhythm theory and Biodex as factors in safety and efficiency, advising careful checks on low Biodex days and patience in sales during critical periods.
Gypsies And Jeans Budapest Exciting City By Murray J Brown
A UPI travel piece portrays Budapest as a lively modern city under communism. The author notes a cosmopolitan vibe with gypsy violins, Western fashion, crowded Vaci Utca, and visitors from east and west drawn to its hotels, shops, theaters, and nightlife while hinting at lingering political tension and a reduced Soviet sartorial display. The piece highlights paradoxes of East Europe and Budapest’s appeal to international tourists, including Americans.
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