November 30, 2005

Patagonia Penguins: Life Histories

Patagonia is home to over one million penguins who spend much of their lives on the surface of the ocean.

November 29, 2005

Fractal Music: Mountain

The hills are alive with the sound of mathematics?

November 28, 2005

Tree Fungi-Resistance

Fungi give forests a helping hand in the battle against disease.

November 25, 2005

Fractal Music

Not only can you paint by numbers, you can listen to them too!

November 24, 2005

Silk: Manufacture

Silk by another name is protein with glue.

November 23, 2005

Silk: Caterpillars

A little caterpillar + a big appetite and a lot of help = the world’s finest fabric.

November 22, 2005

Silk: Strongest Fabric

Silk is as rich in its history as in its aesthetic.

November 21, 2005

Tree Fungi-Beneath

Fungi may be the unseen saviors of their plant hosts.

November 18, 2005

Missing Matter: What is Dark Matter?

There’s something out there, but where is it? Scientists believe that the universe is mostly made up of matter that’s too dark to see.

November 17, 2005

Spices & Microorganisms: Evolution

The taste of food through the ages may have been influenced more by the evolution of microorganisms than a fickle palate.

November 16, 2005

Satin Bowerbirds-Song and Dance

When it comes to the search for a mate, the female Satin Bowerbird is looking for smooth moves and good mimicry.

November 15, 2005

Satin Bowerbirds-Building a Bower

If there were awards for interior decorating in the animal kingdom, the male satin bowerbird would deserve top honors.

November 14, 2005

Tree Fungi-Ubiquitous

They’re in the food we eat, the medicine we take and the woods we walk in: Fungi are everywhere!

November 11, 2005

Croakers-Paradox

The Atlantic Croaker might be a bit too noisy for its own good. why then, does it continue to sound off?

November 10, 2005

Spices & Microorganisms: Spice Trade

The economics of the historical spice trade may have had scientific origins.

November 9, 2005

Croakers-Dinner

With Atlantic Croaker as its prey, the bottlenose dolphin just has to LISTEN for its dinner.

November 8, 2005

Spice Cabinet: Medicine Cabinet

Climate has had a distinct influence on the spices used in regional cuisine and their efficacy.

November 7, 2005

Croakers-Murky

Atlantic Croakers use sound to stay in contact with each other.

November 4, 2005

Protein Music: They’re Playing Our Song

All species make beautiful music together – literally.

November 3, 2005

Slurry Technology: Medical Uses

Paramedics using a new kind of ice slurry could help save victims of stroke and cardiac arrest.

November 2, 2005

Slurry Technology: Air Conditioning

A type of slurry, similar to the rainbow colored variety we enjoy in slush drinks, is a futuristic element for large scale structural cooling.

November 1, 2005

Diwali: Goddess of Good Fortune

The Hindu goddess of good fortune is worshipped during a ceremony of light and chanting, for blessings of spiritual wealth and enlightenment.