Category Archives: Science

Particle That Allows Humans To Live Without Breathing Designed By Scientists

The Huffington Post  |  By Laura Hibbard Posted: 08/10/2012 1:36 pm Updated: 08/10/2012 1:36 pm In a medical emergency, getting a patient oxygen can be a matter of life and death. But thanks to an invention by a team of scientists at Boston’s Children Hospital, the medical community may have a quick fix for such … Continue reading Particle That Allows Humans To Live Without Breathing Designed By Scientists

'Bag It!' Documentary & 'Mind's in The Water' – Wed & Thur is San Francisco!

    This week 2 great films are playing in SF at the Koret Auditorium on Wed. and Thurs the 8th and 9th of August!  Check out all the information below…     And don’t forget ‘Mind’s in The Water’ featuring professional surfer Dave Rastovich and a panel discussion afterwards with Mark Palmer and Laura … Continue reading 'Bag It!' Documentary & 'Mind's in The Water' – Wed & Thur is San Francisco!

UPDATE: 12-foot sturgeon caught near Chilliwack close to record #Fishing

VIA – CHILLAWACK TIMES   UPDATE: 12-foot sturgeon caught near Chilliwack close to record Dean Werk, president of Great River Fishing Adventures, Margaret and Michael Snell hold their 12-foot four-inch sturgeon. Photograph by: submitted , for the TIMES An English tourist fishing near Chilliwack has reeled in one of the largest sturgeons caught on the … Continue reading UPDATE: 12-foot sturgeon caught near Chilliwack close to record #Fishing

First known NZ whale birth since end of hunting

VIA – STUFF CO NZ   First known NZ whale birth since end of hunting Defying extinction SHAWN MCAVINUE AND ALEX FENSOME Last updated 05:00 21/07/2012 DEFYING EXTINCTION: A southern right whale and her calf in Colac Bay. The calf is believed to be the first born in Southland, and possibly New Zealand since whaling … Continue reading First known NZ whale birth since end of hunting

Japan urged to follow Korean example on whaling

  VIA – BRISBANE TIMES Australia is urging Japan to follow South Korea’s lead to abandon plans for scientific whaling. Photo: Reuters   Japan urged to follow Korean example   Andrew Darby Hobart correspondent for Fairfax Media July 20, 2012 Australia is urging Japan to follow South Korea’s lead to abandon plans for scientific whaling. … Continue reading Japan urged to follow Korean example on whaling

Close encounter with possible great white shark off the coast of Florida #SurfReport

VIA – WTSP   Close encounter with possible great white shark off the coast of Florida 8:11 AM, Jul 20, 2012   |   0  comments Written by Florida Today http://www.wtsp.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=1744367635001 Fort Pierce, Florida (FL Today) — It was a rare sight, even for 32-year-old Palm Bay spear fisherman Steve Maldonado. There, coursing beneath the clear, blue … Continue reading Close encounter with possible great white shark off the coast of Florida #SurfReport