KU scientists crack blue bird color mystery with math
Kansas University researchers Prum and Torres used Fourier analysis to show blue bird feathers arise from structured light filtering in keratin spaces, not pigment. They studied the plum throated cotinga in the Amazon, linking color to mating signals shaped by evolution.
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Lawrence Y2K Forum Set At Public Library
The Lawrence Y2K Community Task Force schedules a public forum from 7 p.m. to 8 30 p.m. November 16 in the Lawrence Public Library auditorium at 707 Vermont Street. Task force members and utility, telecom, and financial representatives will discuss technology problems related to the year 2000.
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Forum to share plans on local issue and response efforts
Waa services and emergency response agencies will be on hand to share information and plans in place to deal with the issue. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentations. Jerry W. Manweiler of Fundamental Technologies, task force chair, says the initial forum is introductory and more forums are expected as local groups continue preparations.
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Matt Gowen Contact Details
Matt Gowen can be reached at phone number 832 7222 and email mgowen ljworld.com for further correspondence.
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Escapee kills ex-wife and surrenders in Tulsa
Authorities identified the remains of Tracy Hayes of Olathe, the ex-wife of escaped inmate Chipper Cox of Lansing Correctional Facility. Cox, jailed for a 1992 robbery and kidnapping, fled Thursday night, then telephoned Tulsa police Friday to surrender, claiming he had killed Hayes.
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