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Be careful driving, Willamette Valley gets 2nd round of ice, blustery showers.
You can expect wetter weather on and off through early next week Updated: December 3, 2015, 5:35 am A second … Continue reading Be careful driving, Willamette Valley gets 2nd round of ice, blustery showers.
Apollo 16: “We Like Big Rocks”
April 1972: The fifth pair of astronauts to visit the moon were the most enthusiastic geologists, bringing home the largest … Continue reading Apollo 16: “We Like Big Rocks”
Snow Facts
It’s not really the most wonderful time of the year unless there is snow involved. Fact. Not only can snow … Continue reading Snow Facts
High Rates of Lead Poisoning / Asthma can be Life-Threatening in many Communities Worldwide
High Rates of Lead Poisoning / Asthma a deadly consequence of residing near industrialized neighborhoods. Pollution resulting from our Built … Continue reading High Rates of Lead Poisoning / Asthma can be Life-Threatening in many Communities Worldwide
Coral damage from BP’s Gulf of Mexico spill ‘extensive’
Originally posted on Chibuisi Ikwuagwu's Blog:
A new study reveals that damage to coral resulting from the massive 2010 BP oil spill… Continue reading Coral damage from BP’s Gulf of Mexico spill ‘extensive’
Unusual objects you’ve probably never seen before
Originally posted on SOMEONE SOMEWHERE:
1 What Space Mountain looks like when all the lights are on. 2 A very rare… Continue reading Unusual objects you’ve probably never seen before
The “Driest place on Earth” is covered in pink flowers after rain
The Atacama Desert in Chile, known as the driest place on Earth, is awash with color after a year’s worth … Continue reading The “Driest place on Earth” is covered in pink flowers after rain
All about Bats
Bat caves: Bats stay up all night catching bugs, during daylight hours, bats lead a completely different life. A bat … Continue reading All about Bats
Tsunami Aftermath: The Urato Islands Rebuild
THE URATO ISLANDS, near the coast of Japan, rebuilds after the Tsunami disaster: How can new ways of discussion trigger action … Continue reading Tsunami Aftermath: The Urato Islands Rebuild
The Swimmer Trailer 1968
Originally posted on Shark Dreams:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6lvHyupiZI I love John Cheever and I love his story The Swimmer because it’s so brilliant,… Continue reading The Swimmer Trailer 1968
Palau Island transforms almost all its coastal waters into a marine sanctuary
TOKYO (AP) — Lawmakers in the tiny Pacific island nation of Palau passed a law Thursday to make almost all … Continue reading Palau Island transforms almost all its coastal waters into a marine sanctuary
Time mag recommends Sunscreens with titanium oxide or zinc oxide.
Sunscreens with titanium oxide or zinc oxide have not been found to harm reefs, according to the National Park Service. … Continue reading Time mag recommends Sunscreens with titanium oxide or zinc oxide.
Canadian inventor tests new prototype of Hoverboard
Duru flew up to 5 metres above a lake for a total distance of 275.9 metres while aboard his homemade, propeller-powered hoverboard … Continue reading Canadian inventor tests new prototype of Hoverboard
Cutest Critters Ever: Tarsier
This week we’ve been revisiting our favorite critters from the deeply unsettling to the funny-looking. But today we’re getting cute, with … Continue reading Cutest Critters Ever: Tarsier
NBC 101 celebrating 9 years of community service 