http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/photos/earth-day-pictures/#/earth-day-landscape_34848_600x450.jpg
Pictures of the world we live in.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Caribbean Pictures
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/your-caribbean-photos/#/travel-caribbean-pictures-39_34110_600x450.jpg
Really awesome pictures of the Caribbean on national geographic.
Really awesome pictures of the Caribbean on national geographic.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Oil Eating Bacteria
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/news/environment-news/nsf-oil-somasundaran-vin.html
People at Columbia University are trying to create a bacteria that eats and digests the oil in the gulf. This substance is called reagents. It is very difficult to create this bacteria without having it do harm to the environment.
People at Columbia University are trying to create a bacteria that eats and digests the oil in the gulf. This substance is called reagents. It is very difficult to create this bacteria without having it do harm to the environment.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
New Dinosaur discovery
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/29/science/29obteeth.html?ref=science
There was a new dinosaur discovery in Brazil recently. It was classified as a mammal- like reptile called the therapsids. This new dinosaur was named Tiarajudens Eccentricus. But the discovery isn't causing the curiosity of the dinosaur; its the fact that it has long teeth like a saber tooth tiger but has regular teethe like humans to grind up food. So this would make the animal a herbivore with long sharp teeth. Scientist are trying to figure a lot more out about this new discovery.
There was a new dinosaur discovery in Brazil recently. It was classified as a mammal- like reptile called the therapsids. This new dinosaur was named Tiarajudens Eccentricus. But the discovery isn't causing the curiosity of the dinosaur; its the fact that it has long teeth like a saber tooth tiger but has regular teethe like humans to grind up food. So this would make the animal a herbivore with long sharp teeth. Scientist are trying to figure a lot more out about this new discovery.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Japan Earthquake
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/03/110315-japan-earthquake-tsunami-big-one-science/
Scientist area saying that the earthquake that hit Japan recently is not the "big one". Yes the magnitude was huge but the death toll will not be as great as the one scientists predicted will happen soon. The one they predicted will hit right around Tokyo which will kill many more people than the recent one. They said it could be a repeat of the 1923 earthquake that hit around Tokyo and killed about 142,000 people. So since Tokyo is lying very close to three fault lines, an earthquake could easily destroy it.
Scientist area saying that the earthquake that hit Japan recently is not the "big one". Yes the magnitude was huge but the death toll will not be as great as the one scientists predicted will happen soon. The one they predicted will hit right around Tokyo which will kill many more people than the recent one. They said it could be a repeat of the 1923 earthquake that hit around Tokyo and killed about 142,000 people. So since Tokyo is lying very close to three fault lines, an earthquake could easily destroy it.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Baby Panda
http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,2056528,00.html
This is at a zoo in China that is trying to re-introduce pandas in the wild without human influence. So the zoo keepers are dressing up in panda costumes to take care of the panda. It's really interesting to see what people do to help a species survive.
This is at a zoo in China that is trying to re-introduce pandas in the wild without human influence. So the zoo keepers are dressing up in panda costumes to take care of the panda. It's really interesting to see what people do to help a species survive.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Life in Meteorite
http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,2057461,00.html
A meteor that hit France in the 1800's was recently discovered of having evidence of life in it. When the news came out it it was quick to be criticized by other people. There were many different opinions about the news but most people were not surprised at all. There have been small alien microbes found in other parts of the world so it was not surprising that it was found again. Although there were a good amount of people who denied it. I think its true and that it is just another step to coming in contact with alien life.
A meteor that hit France in the 1800's was recently discovered of having evidence of life in it. When the news came out it it was quick to be criticized by other people. There were many different opinions about the news but most people were not surprised at all. There have been small alien microbes found in other parts of the world so it was not surprising that it was found again. Although there were a good amount of people who denied it. I think its true and that it is just another step to coming in contact with alien life.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Solar Panels
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/24/business/energy-environment/24solar.html?ref=earth
A few weeks after the building of solar panels in the Southern California desert, lawsuits were began from the labor and American Indian groups in America. There were going to be 9 solar panel plants mostly in the Mojave Desert. But after it was approved it was criticized for disrupting the environment. There were many species of animals that would be threatened by the building of the solar panels such as desert tortoises and the bighorn sheep. But these solar panels would supply so much energy for California and create many more construction jobs for people. But the conflict is will make it very difficult to start building soon. But at least 3 of the 9 power plants will most likely be built. The other plants are still under lawsuit.
A few weeks after the building of solar panels in the Southern California desert, lawsuits were began from the labor and American Indian groups in America. There were going to be 9 solar panel plants mostly in the Mojave Desert. But after it was approved it was criticized for disrupting the environment. There were many species of animals that would be threatened by the building of the solar panels such as desert tortoises and the bighorn sheep. But these solar panels would supply so much energy for California and create many more construction jobs for people. But the conflict is will make it very difficult to start building soon. But at least 3 of the 9 power plants will most likely be built. The other plants are still under lawsuit.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Eyjafjallajokull picture
http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-of-the-day/eyjafjallajokull-volcano-lightning-iceland/
This picture was taken when Eyjafjallajokull blew up and spread all of the ash in the sky. I think this is one of the coolest pictures I've ever seen.
This picture was taken when Eyjafjallajokull blew up and spread all of the ash in the sky. I think this is one of the coolest pictures I've ever seen.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Chile miner runs in NYC Marathon
http://onehd.com.au/onehd/newsarticles/Athletics-Chile-miner-to-run-NY-Marathon-despite-bad-knee-TX-PAR-CWG55.htm
http://onehd.com.au/onehd/newsarticles/Athletics-Rescued-Chilean-miner-in-bid-to-conquer-NYC-Marathon-TX-PAR-DFR34.htm
One of the 32 Chilean miners that was trapped beneath the earth for 69 days wanted to run in the NYC Marathon. His name was Edison Pena. He said that he ran up to 6 miles a day around the tunnels of the mine. He ran in his huge mining boots which caused him to have a slightly hurt knee. He said he was motivated by the spectators to keep running even though he felt a lot of pain towards the middle of the race. He eventually finished the 26.2 mile race in just under 6 hours.
http://onehd.com.au/onehd/newsarticles/Athletics-Rescued-Chilean-miner-in-bid-to-conquer-NYC-Marathon-TX-PAR-DFR34.htm
One of the 32 Chilean miners that was trapped beneath the earth for 69 days wanted to run in the NYC Marathon. His name was Edison Pena. He said that he ran up to 6 miles a day around the tunnels of the mine. He ran in his huge mining boots which caused him to have a slightly hurt knee. He said he was motivated by the spectators to keep running even though he felt a lot of pain towards the middle of the race. He eventually finished the 26.2 mile race in just under 6 hours.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Great Barrier Reef
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2044585,00.html
The great barrier reef is one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. It covers a bigger area than Italy but is in big trouble. It has been in trouble for years now but people have just decided to do something about it now. There are very little fish and sharks in the reef and there used to be millions. A big cause for this had recently been the major flooding in Australia. The flood waters run back into the ocean which goes strait for the barrier reef. In these flood waters there are big amounts of agricultural fertilizers which causes major algae blooms. There is also a a lot of pollution in the water. This reef and reefs around the world are getting destroyed due to an over amount of pollution. If nothing is done to fix this then the reefs will disappear.
The great barrier reef is one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. It covers a bigger area than Italy but is in big trouble. It has been in trouble for years now but people have just decided to do something about it now. There are very little fish and sharks in the reef and there used to be millions. A big cause for this had recently been the major flooding in Australia. The flood waters run back into the ocean which goes strait for the barrier reef. In these flood waters there are big amounts of agricultural fertilizers which causes major algae blooms. There is also a a lot of pollution in the water. This reef and reefs around the world are getting destroyed due to an over amount of pollution. If nothing is done to fix this then the reefs will disappear.
Paleo Diet
http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,2044343-1,00.html
40,000 years ago nomadic hunters had the best diets out of anyone in the world. They would hunt down there prey which requires a lot of sprinting. It would usually consist of a big woolly mammoth. A very good source for meat and protein. Then they would have to carry the meat back to the village. Besides that they would grow small amounts of vegetables. This was the reason all of the people back then were in such good shape. The Paleo Diet has been a popular idea and is being considered by a lot of people in the country. This way of eating is more developed for our genes as well. Eating with this kind of diet would help people be much more fit. But eating isn't the only battle. The proper exercise is very important as well. Unfortunately there is a huge controversy in what kind of exercise. Should it be a short and quick workout or a long distance run. The way people did it 40,000 years ago was a short sprint for food and a long haul of the heavy meat. This is a very extreme diet but it would be interesting to try.
40,000 years ago nomadic hunters had the best diets out of anyone in the world. They would hunt down there prey which requires a lot of sprinting. It would usually consist of a big woolly mammoth. A very good source for meat and protein. Then they would have to carry the meat back to the village. Besides that they would grow small amounts of vegetables. This was the reason all of the people back then were in such good shape. The Paleo Diet has been a popular idea and is being considered by a lot of people in the country. This way of eating is more developed for our genes as well. Eating with this kind of diet would help people be much more fit. But eating isn't the only battle. The proper exercise is very important as well. Unfortunately there is a huge controversy in what kind of exercise. Should it be a short and quick workout or a long distance run. The way people did it 40,000 years ago was a short sprint for food and a long haul of the heavy meat. This is a very extreme diet but it would be interesting to try.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Largest Bug Ever
http://blogs.nationalgeographic.com/blogs/news/chiefeditor/2011/01/largest-landdwelling-bug-of-al.html
Arthropleura is the biggest land dwelling bug of all time. It looks like a modern day millipede but much much bigger. It can grow up to 1 and a half feet wide and up to 6 feet long. It lived in North America and Europe during the Pennsylvanian era of time.
Arthropleura is the biggest land dwelling bug of all time. It looks like a modern day millipede but much much bigger. It can grow up to 1 and a half feet wide and up to 6 feet long. It lived in North America and Europe during the Pennsylvanian era of time.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Food Log
1/4/11- Breakfast: Frosted Cheerios
Lunch: Salami Sandwich, Clif Bar, Granola bar
Snack- Raisin Toast, peanut butter crackers
Diner- Pork Cutlets, potato pancakes, green beans
1/5/11- Breakfast- Frosted Cheerios
Lunch: Salami Sandwich, Clif bar, Granola bar
Snack: Peanut butter crackers, buttered roll
Diner: Seasoned Chicken, Penne a la vodka pasta
Lunch: Salami Sandwich, Clif Bar, Granola bar
Snack- Raisin Toast, peanut butter crackers
Diner- Pork Cutlets, potato pancakes, green beans
1/5/11- Breakfast- Frosted Cheerios
Lunch: Salami Sandwich, Clif bar, Granola bar
Snack: Peanut butter crackers, buttered roll
Diner: Seasoned Chicken, Penne a la vodka pasta
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