VIA – COOLEST GADGETS Mag Surf makes Hoverboards real thanks to superconductive liquid nitrogen by Mark R – on October 24th, 2011 What you are seeing in the photo and the video after the jump is a demonstration by the Universite Paris Diderot at a science fair. This is the Mag Surf, and it makes … Continue reading VIDEO: Back to the Future 'Hoverboards' Become a Reality
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Hurricane Rina is forecast to strike Mexico as an intense hurricane at about 08:00 GMT on 27 October #SurfReport
VIA – TRUST.ORG Hurricane Rina is forecast to strike Mexico as an intense hurricane at about 08:00 GMT on 27 October. 25 Oct 2011 03:42 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Hurricane Rina is forecast to strike Mexico as an intense hurricane at about 08:00 GMT on 27 October.Data supplied by theUS National Hurricane … Continue reading Hurricane Rina is forecast to strike Mexico as an intense hurricane at about 08:00 GMT on 27 October #SurfReport
South Pacific Earthquake Has 7.6 Magnitude
VIA HUFF POST South Pacific Earthquake Has 7.6 Magnitude 10/21/11 10:11 PM ET NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga — A strong earthquake struck far off the South Pacific island nation of Tonga on Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude-7.6 quake struck at 5:57 a.m. (1757 GMT … Continue reading South Pacific Earthquake Has 7.6 Magnitude
Cyclops Shark Joins Ranks of Cryptic Creatures
Something very cute about this lil dude… VIA – SCIENTIFIC AMERICA Cyclops Shark Joins Ranks of Cryptic Creatures Researchers report that the shark’s single eye is made of functional optical tissue, so it’s not a fake By Stephanie Pappas and LiveScience | October 21, 2011 In this world of Photoshop and online scams, it pays … Continue reading Cyclops Shark Joins Ranks of Cryptic Creatures
VIDEO: Shark attack at Elwood Beach
VIA – THE AGE Shark attack shock just a case of fish ‘n’ nips Megan Levy October 20, 2011 – 7:05AM When Andrew Houston felt something latch onto his leg while diving in Port Phillip Bay yesterday, the theme song from Jaws must have flashed through his terrified mind. “It felt like the real thing, … Continue reading VIDEO: Shark attack at Elwood Beach
MUST SEE PHOTOS!: 7-Day-Old Baby Dolphin Rescued In Uruguay (GALLERY)
Is this the cutest dolphin in the world??? VIA – GLOBAL ANIMAL Photo: SOS Rescate’s Richard Tesore feeding the baby La Plata river dolphin in Uruguay. Photo credit: Reuters 7-Day-Old Baby Dolphin Rescued In Uruguay (GALLERY) October 18, 2011 (BABY DOLPHIN RESCUE) – A 7-day-old female La Plata river dolphin has been rescued on Uruguay’s … Continue reading MUST SEE PHOTOS!: 7-Day-Old Baby Dolphin Rescued In Uruguay (GALLERY)
New Zealand fears oil spill from ship may worsen
VIA – LA TIMES Photo: More containers threaten to tumble off the Rena, which ran aground on a reef about 14 miles off New Zealand’s North Island a few days ago and began spilling oil. A worse spill is feared if the ship breaks up. (Alan Gibson, Associated Press / October 17, 2011) New Zealand … Continue reading New Zealand fears oil spill from ship may worsen
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Sewage Contamination Signs Posted At Cardiff State Beach – #SurfReport Nearly 250,000 Gallons Of Sewage Spills In North County
VIA – 10 NEWS SAN DIEGO Sewage Contamination Signs Posted At Cardiff State Beach Nearly 250,000 Gallons Of Sewage Spills In North County ESCONDIDO, Calif. — Signs warning of sewage contamination are posted along Cardiff State Beach near the San Elijo Lagoon. The warnings follow a sewage spill at the Escondido sewage treatment plant in … Continue reading Sewage Contamination Signs Posted At Cardiff State Beach – #SurfReport Nearly 250,000 Gallons Of Sewage Spills In North County
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#Hawaii: High surf warnings and advisory for east facing shores #SurfReport #Aloha
VIA – KHON Tracking Flossie: Photos taken by the wonderful viewers of KHON2 The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf warning for east facing shores of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and Maui. There is also a high surf advisory for east facing shores of Big Island. Rough and choppy surf associated … Continue reading #Hawaii: High surf warnings and advisory for east facing shores #SurfReport #Aloha
The Science of Surf: Wave Prediction Data Gathered in WWII Revolutionized the Sport of Surfing
VIA – INDEPENDENT The Science of Surf Wave Prediction Data Gathered in WWII Revolutionized the Sport of Surfing Friday, April 20, 2012 By Brian Gallagher On a clear Sunday afternoon, in the Moby Dick restaurant atop Stearns Wharf, Peter Neushal — a lecturer in UCSB’s History Department — talked to an audience about how the study … Continue reading The Science of Surf: Wave Prediction Data Gathered in WWII Revolutionized the Sport of Surfing