Science & Sagan For All!
8000x8000 pixel version of that picture of Earth NASA just released.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6760135001_14c59a1490_o.jpg
"A celibate clergy is an especially good idea, because it tends to suppress any hereditary propensity toward fanaticism." -Carl Sagan
"Am I cruel? Probably. Is she an idiot? Yes." -jane s.
Irina posted it already, probably in the What'd You Find thread. But it's a cool picture. I can see every place I've ever lived/visited. I need to try out the Eastern hemisphere.
Looking at that is a trip.
On one hand I've never been much of anywhere, on the other, I look at that and think I have been back and forth, from sea to sea, of that continent so many times, and not always by flight, as well as up and down a huge part of one of its sides more times than I've kept track of.
I just wondered, "Why is America so brown?"
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There is a book that explains that.
Probably a winter shot. Or a late summer shot. When things are dead. Just a thought, though.
You probably read it when you were a kid.
Or maybe it has something to do with pressing two for english.
I live in one of the tree areas, yay!
“if you want to be a bird,” you said once, “with colorful plumage and buoyant trills, you must also be ready for hollow bones."
me too
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Features/ForestCarbon/page4.php
What the hell is up with the borders in this picture?
"A celibate clergy is an especially good idea, because it tends to suppress any hereditary propensity toward fanaticism." -Carl Sagan
"Am I cruel? Probably. Is she an idiot? Yes." -jane s.
One day, I'll see a tree in the real life.
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Features/ForestCarbon/page4.php
What the hell is up with the borders in this picture?
I assumed they were regions that had to do with something sciency.
I'm also in a tree area.
"A celibate clergy is an especially good idea, because it tends to suppress any hereditary propensity toward fanaticism." -Carl Sagan
"Am I cruel? Probably. Is she an idiot? Yes." -jane s.
I assumed they were regions that had to do with something sciency.
Over six years, Kellndorfer, Wayne Walker, and their Woods Hole team collaborated with the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to assemble a national forest map from space-based radar and optical sensors, computer modeling, and a massive amount of ground-based data. They divided the country into 66 mapping zones and ended up mapping 265 million segments of the American land surface.
I live in one of the treeiest. :smug:
Tuffy the Dump Truck may rarely increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke. The risk may be greater if you have heart disease or increased risk for heart disease (for example, due to smoking, family history of heart disease, or conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes), or with longer use. Tuffy should not be taken right before or after heart bypass surgery. Also, Tuffy may infrequently cause serious (rarely fatal) bleeding from the stomach or intestines. This effect can occur without warning symptoms at any time while taking Tuffy. Older adults may be at higher risk for this effect. (See also Precautions and Drug Interactions sections.) Stop taking Tuffy and get medical help right away if you notice any of the following rare but serious side effects: bloody or black/tarry stools, persistent stomach/abdominal pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, chest/jaw/left arm pain, shortness of breath, unusual sweating, weakness on one side of the body, sudden vision changes, slurred speech. Ask your doctor if Tuffy is right for you.
I guess this is relevant. this is the science I've been doing lately:
osteology research
“if you want to be a bird,” you said once, “with colorful plumage and buoyant trills, you must also be ready for hollow bones."
Well, I am just jealous now
Pshh. Bones I've got. I want a hubblescope.
Tuffy the Dump Truck may rarely increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke. The risk may be greater if you have heart disease or increased risk for heart disease (for example, due to smoking, family history of heart disease, or conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes), or with longer use. Tuffy should not be taken right before or after heart bypass surgery. Also, Tuffy may infrequently cause serious (rarely fatal) bleeding from the stomach or intestines. This effect can occur without warning symptoms at any time while taking Tuffy. Older adults may be at higher risk for this effect. (See also Precautions and Drug Interactions sections.) Stop taking Tuffy and get medical help right away if you notice any of the following rare but serious side effects: bloody or black/tarry stools, persistent stomach/abdominal pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, chest/jaw/left arm pain, shortness of breath, unusual sweating, weakness on one side of the body, sudden vision changes, slurred speech. Ask your doctor if Tuffy is right for you.
damn nature, you scary.
“if you want to be a bird,” you said once, “with colorful plumage and buoyant trills, you must also be ready for hollow bones."
also
“if you want to be a bird,” you said once, “with colorful plumage and buoyant trills, you must also be ready for hollow bones."
Turtle! <3
Tuffy the Dump Truck may rarely increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke. The risk may be greater if you have heart disease or increased risk for heart disease (for example, due to smoking, family history of heart disease, or conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes), or with longer use. Tuffy should not be taken right before or after heart bypass surgery. Also, Tuffy may infrequently cause serious (rarely fatal) bleeding from the stomach or intestines. This effect can occur without warning symptoms at any time while taking Tuffy. Older adults may be at higher risk for this effect. (See also Precautions and Drug Interactions sections.) Stop taking Tuffy and get medical help right away if you notice any of the following rare but serious side effects: bloody or black/tarry stools, persistent stomach/abdominal pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, chest/jaw/left arm pain, shortness of breath, unusual sweating, weakness on one side of the body, sudden vision changes, slurred speech. Ask your doctor if Tuffy is right for you.
Rabbit! <3
Si vis pacem, para bellum
Hedgehog!
Cammie!<3
:3
“if you want to be a bird,” you said once, “with colorful plumage and buoyant trills, you must also be ready for hollow bones."
Tuffy the Dump Truck may rarely increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke. The risk may be greater if you have heart disease or increased risk for heart disease (for example, due to smoking, family history of heart disease, or conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes), or with longer use. Tuffy should not be taken right before or after heart bypass surgery. Also, Tuffy may infrequently cause serious (rarely fatal) bleeding from the stomach or intestines. This effect can occur without warning symptoms at any time while taking Tuffy. Older adults may be at higher risk for this effect. (See also Precautions and Drug Interactions sections.) Stop taking Tuffy and get medical help right away if you notice any of the following rare but serious side effects: bloody or black/tarry stools, persistent stomach/abdominal pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, chest/jaw/left arm pain, shortness of breath, unusual sweating, weakness on one side of the body, sudden vision changes, slurred speech. Ask your doctor if Tuffy is right for you.
Bat embryo.
Hedgehog eggs.
Tuffy the Dump Truck may rarely increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke. The risk may be greater if you have heart disease or increased risk for heart disease (for example, due to smoking, family history of heart disease, or conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes), or with longer use. Tuffy should not be taken right before or after heart bypass surgery. Also, Tuffy may infrequently cause serious (rarely fatal) bleeding from the stomach or intestines. This effect can occur without warning symptoms at any time while taking Tuffy. Older adults may be at higher risk for this effect. (See also Precautions and Drug Interactions sections.) Stop taking Tuffy and get medical help right away if you notice any of the following rare but serious side effects: bloody or black/tarry stools, persistent stomach/abdominal pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, chest/jaw/left arm pain, shortness of breath, unusual sweating, weakness on one side of the body, sudden vision changes, slurred speech. Ask your doctor if Tuffy is right for you.
Don't confuse me. There is not another hedgehog in that egg.
I laughed audibly.
“if you want to be a bird,” you said once, “with colorful plumage and buoyant trills, you must also be ready for hollow bones."
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/scientists-close-t...
holy shit this is cool
“if you want to be a bird,” you said once, “with colorful plumage and buoyant trills, you must also be ready for hollow bones."
THIS IS EVEN COOLER. (still a lot more research to be done, so I'm trying to be cautiously excited)
Recent evidence of interbreeding between Anatomically Modern Humans, Neanderthals, and a new species known as Denisovans
basically, a new homo sapien relative was found about a year ago and it suggests that homo sapiens, florensis, neaderthals, and these new species denisovans. can you imagine? different kinds of "people" living at the same time. it's so weird to think that since every other type of "people" went extinct...
"This means that our modern era, since H. floresiensis died out, is the only time in the four-million-year human history that just one type of human has been alive"
primates are so interesting and I know I'm weird but this kind of stuff really gets me excited.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/science/gains-in-dna-are-speeding-rese...
“if you want to be a bird,” you said once, “with colorful plumage and buoyant trills, you must also be ready for hollow bones."
the last three posts (now four) are all from me.
I don't need you guys, I'm just gonna enjoy science...by myself.
“if you want to be a bird,” you said once, “with colorful plumage and buoyant trills, you must also be ready for hollow bones."
GUYS! This show is so awesome!
http://video.pbs.org/program/inside-natures-giants/
They dissect giant predators and Richard Dawkins describes how certain features evolved. It's fantastic.
So far they've done a python, a sperm whale, and a great white shark. Next week they are doing a lion and a tiger side by side.
"A celibate clergy is an especially good idea, because it tends to suppress any hereditary propensity toward fanaticism." -Carl Sagan
"Am I cruel? Probably. Is she an idiot? Yes." -jane s.
I can vouch that this show is completely badass.
“if you want to be a bird,” you said once, “with colorful plumage and buoyant trills, you must also be ready for hollow bones."
Know that I am reading all your posts! Also, that show looks very interesting.
IT IS! And I found more episodes in better quality!
http://www.youtube.com/user/DocumentaryStream/search?query=inside+nature...
"A celibate clergy is an especially good idea, because it tends to suppress any hereditary propensity toward fanaticism." -Carl Sagan
"Am I cruel? Probably. Is she an idiot? Yes." -jane s.
I'm going to watch the fuck out of that show.
http://rt.com/news/antarctic-million-secrets-lake-583/
GUYS THEY REACHED THAT 20 MILLION YEAR OLD LAKE IN ANTARCTICA! they've been working on it for 40 years. this is awesome.
“if you want to be a bird,” you said once, “with colorful plumage and buoyant trills, you must also be ready for hollow bones."
YES! I saw that today and was amazed. Good job, Russia! This is really wonderful news.
From the makers of SciShow, this is Crash Course. Crash Course has videos on History, AND Chemistry/Biology.
Hey Cammie -
Here's a cool article from The Guardian about scientists' tattoos:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/gallery/2011/nov/27/science-ink-tattoo-d...
I vaguelly know one of the girls that features in it. She's a science teacher.
Enjoy.
The guy with the giant sperm on his arm must get all the chicks.
Here's a cool article from The Guardian about scientists' tattoos:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/gallery/2011/nov/27/science-ink-tattoo-d...
I vaguelly know one of the girls that features in it. She's a science teacher.
Enjoy.
oh my god those are all AWESOME!
I don't remember if I've said it before, but I really want this tattooed:
it's darwin's original sketch of a phylogenetic tree and it's so perfect. I would just like to get the tree and then the "I think" above it. I'm so nerdy it hurts sometimes.
“if you want to be a bird,” you said once, “with colorful plumage and buoyant trills, you must also be ready for hollow bones."
Based upon her leg, I am requesting an introduction.
;P
Tuffy the Dump Truck may rarely increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke. The risk may be greater if you have heart disease or increased risk for heart disease (for example, due to smoking, family history of heart disease, or conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes), or with longer use. Tuffy should not be taken right before or after heart bypass surgery. Also, Tuffy may infrequently cause serious (rarely fatal) bleeding from the stomach or intestines. This effect can occur without warning symptoms at any time while taking Tuffy. Older adults may be at higher risk for this effect. (See also Precautions and Drug Interactions sections.) Stop taking Tuffy and get medical help right away if you notice any of the following rare but serious side effects: bloody or black/tarry stools, persistent stomach/abdominal pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, chest/jaw/left arm pain, shortness of breath, unusual sweating, weakness on one side of the body, sudden vision changes, slurred speech. Ask your doctor if Tuffy is right for you.
the science of old book smell
did you know that lignin, the stuff that prevents all trees from adopting the weeping habit, is a polymer made up of units that are closely related to vanillin. when trees are made into paper and stored for years, it breaks down and smells good.
this is how divine providence has arranged for secondhand bookstores to smell like good quality vanilla, subliminally stoking a hunger for knowledge in all of us.
“if you want to be a bird,” you said once, “with colorful plumage and buoyant trills, you must also be ready for hollow bones."
Thread's almost disappeared to the third page. I am diasappointed in you.
Tuffy the Dump Truck may rarely increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke. The risk may be greater if you have heart disease or increased risk for heart disease (for example, due to smoking, family history of heart disease, or conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes), or with longer use. Tuffy should not be taken right before or after heart bypass surgery. Also, Tuffy may infrequently cause serious (rarely fatal) bleeding from the stomach or intestines. This effect can occur without warning symptoms at any time while taking Tuffy. Older adults may be at higher risk for this effect. (See also Precautions and Drug Interactions sections.) Stop taking Tuffy and get medical help right away if you notice any of the following rare but serious side effects: bloody or black/tarry stools, persistent stomach/abdominal pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, chest/jaw/left arm pain, shortness of breath, unusual sweating, weakness on one side of the body, sudden vision changes, slurred speech. Ask your doctor if Tuffy is right for you.