January 5, 2023

Silicone-Based Paint on Ships Is Eco-Friendly and Prevents Barnacle Buildup, New Study Finds

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Mussels, the small mollusks often enjoyed alongside French fries at seafood restaurants, can be delicious — but also dangerous, for ships at least. These marine organisms are one of the biggest culprits of “fouling,” which is when a boat’s integrity can become compromised due to the buildup of mussels and other living things like algae […]

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What’s a “January,” Anyway? A Brief Guide to the Origins of Each Month’s Name

Have you ever stopped to wonder how the first month of the year came to be called “January,” or where the other months’ names, from “February” through “December,” actually originated? In case the start of another trip around the sun has you curious, here’s a brief overview of how we arrived at our present-day calendar system.

Silicone-Based Paint on Ships Is Eco-Friendly and Prevents Barnacle Buildup, New Study Finds

What’s a “January,” Anyway? A Brief Guide to the Origins of Each Month’s Name

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