Friday, May 11, 2012

Amazing Unknown Creature

Click here to see this amazing video that my dad sent me!!!  It is a video from an underwater drilling camera.  Some kind of giant unknown sea creature swims in front of the camera. Watch the whole video!

Friday, March 23, 2012

International Student Carbon Footprint Challenge!

You can measure your personal carbon footprint by calculating how much greenhouse gas your activities produce. Every time we turn on a light, travel by car, eat a meal, switch on a TV, or use anything that requires energy, we produce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. The CHALLENGE involves understanding the causes of climate change and then envisioning and embodying effective solutions so we, as a planet, can avoid the worst possible consequences. ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE CHALLENGE!!!! Go to: http://footprint.stanford.edu/

Friday, March 9, 2012

Scale of the Universe

This is a really cool website to see how "how great and small" our universe is. Check it out and post your comments: http://htwins.net/scale2/

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Tracking Marine Debris from the Japanese Tsunami

Go to: http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/news/features/dec11/japan-tsunami-debris.html The powerful Japanese earthquake and resulting tsunami in March 2011, washed tons of untold debris into the Pacific Ocean. Learn where the debris it is currently located, where it is heading, and what is being done about it. You can track the debris path, learn how it is effecting marine creatures, and select ways to get involved.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Ocean trench: Take a dive 11,000m down

Icy cold, pitch black and with crushing pressure-the deepest part of the ocean is one of the most hostile places on the planet. Only two explorers have made the epic jouney there: 11 km ( 7 miles) down to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean's Mariana Trench. As a new wave of explorers are gearing up to repeat this remarkable dive, take a look at the mysterious world that they will be plunging into. Click on the following link then post your response!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17013285