The country of Puerto Rico holds one of the world’s greatest treasures. It is a rare bird called obviously the Puerto Rican parrot. The birds were nearly hunted to extinction but have been making a comeback in recent years. I am glad of that.
There are now two breeding centers which hold about 150 of the birds. They are breeding the birds and releasing them into the wild. It has been a long road for recovery, but the birds are doing great.
Thanks for the article from Adrian Waller
In an age where so much of the daily television lineup consists of so-called “reality” TV, it’s refreshing to stumble across the rare educational program that manages to both captivate and educate its’ audience at the same time. For me, Mythbusters is the best show on TV today that teaches its’ viewers about science in a unique and exciting new format. Science isn’t just for geeks anymore; it has finally moved into the mainstream and become cool. With humorous and knowledgeable hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, along with their band of wacky, tech-savy co-hosts Grant Imahara, Kari Byron and Tony Belleci, they work to find answers to the plausibility of viewer-submitted myths. Utilizing theories derived from a variety of scientific disciplines including, physics, biology, and chemistry, this talented group of individuals is able to find real-world answers to some of the most persistent myths around. Covering myths from numerous subject areas such as animals, sports, technology, and food, these experts either prove or disprove many popular ideas. Have you ever wondered: Are elephants really afraid of mice? Can salsa actually eat through the iron bars of a jail cell? Does mixing beer and liquor really make you sick? The Mythbusters are here to answer those questions for you amidst humorous banter that solidifies the overall appeal of the show. Mythbusters airs every Wednesday night on the Discovery Channel on www.tvbydirect.com. I highly recommend it to anyone who has an interest in seeing exactly how much of our daily lives actually revolve around science.
I really like this photo!!
The shot is called Galactic View from Planet Earth
It was taken in the heart of Australia.
(Photo: Alex Cherney/www.terrastro.com/TWAN)
This must be the year of extreme weather for my part of the country. The winter was harsh, but it looks like spring is going to be even rougher.
We have had rain every 2 or 3 days for the past two months. Not just light spring rain, but vicious storms with wind and sometimes hail. I have to start wondering about that ozne layer and if we are just seeing the start of a century of extreme weather?
The giant oil company BP has come out with numerous reports saying that the oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico has dissipated. They say that time and microbes have eaten away the oil and that underwater life will return to normal soon. The problem is that some scientists don’t agree with that theory at all.
Samantha Joye is a marine scientist with the University of Georgia. She has studied the gulf in-depth and says the oil has not degraded to the extent that is suitable. Marine life has not recovered in large areas of the gulf and there are signs that the impact of the spill will last for years to come.