But kept short

 2020, not so bad after all?

332, so last year 

 Sentient bean

 A small scream

 Must do better

 Ceres home

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Males and females are programmed differently in terms of sex

Males and females not only behave differently in terms of sex, they are evolutionarily programmed to do so, according to a new study from Oxford, which found sex-specific signals affect behaviour.

 Wood you believe it? 

Trees have been used to fabricate conveyances since early humans devised simple barges and sleds.  With the increasing concerns about space debris researchers from Kyoto University are developing a satellite made from wood that should more completely burn up at the end of its life. They aim to launch a functioning flight model in 2023.

Free online tool calculates risk of COVID-19 transmission in poorly-ventilated spaces

The vital role of ventilation in the spread of COVID-19 has been quantified by researchers, who have found that in poorly-ventilated spaces, the virus can spread further than two metres in seconds, and is far more likely to spread through prolonged talking than through coughing

 Weird and wonderful

This year’s consumer electronic show, CES2021, was a virtual affair with an array of new products including 8K TVs, rollable tablets, affordable 5G smartphones,  drones, and faster laptop chipsets. All a bit dull? Well how about a smart toilet, a furry therapeutic robot or a flying taxi. You know you want one.