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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79 Shark attacks in 2010 with 6 deaths, see the breakdown by countries/states here…
Over 40% of all attacks are from the USA and FL is the number one state, Interesting data… VIA – FLORIDA HISTORY OF NATURAL HISTORY ISAF 2010 Worldwide Shark Attack Summary (REVISED: 1 February 2011) The International Shark Attack File (ISAF) investigated 115 alleged incidents of shark-human interaction occurring worldwide in 2010. Upon review, 79 … Continue reading 79 Shark attacks in 2010 with 6 deaths, see the breakdown by countries/states here…