New Analysis Shows Important Slowdown in Lake Tahoe Clarity Loss
May 13, 2008
For the first time since researchers began continuously measuring Lake Tahoe’s famed water clarity 40 years ago, UC Davis scientists reported today that the historical rate of decline in the lake’s clarity has slowed considerably in recent years. Read more
Battlestar Galactica Star Tricia Helfer Declares, ‘If You Have to Be Human, At Least Be Humane’
May 12, 2008
Battlestar Galactica beauty Tricia Helfer and her rescued cat, Mr. Nix, strike a heavenly pose in PETA’s gorgeous new ad campaign, “Be an Angel for Animals.” Although her character, Number Six, may have a strong distrust of the human race, in real life the stunning actor encourages people to give a “frak” about cats and make them a part of their families. Read more
Exploration Scientist Joins the NASA Space Race
May 10, 2008
CSIRO Exploration and Mining scientist, Dr Brent McInnes - who recently worked at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Centre - says there is huge potential for US-Australian collaboration in lunar and planetary exploration technology. Read more
EU Clears the Last Political Hurdle for the Launch of the Galileo Satellite Navigation System
May 10, 2008
The European Parliament gave its backing last month to the deployment phase of Galileo, the EU’s most ambitious technology project to date and its only space-oriented one, paving the way for system to be operational in five years time. Read more
Animals in Myanmar Need Help
May 10, 2008
Cyclone Nargis has devastated Myanmar and, according to state media, has killed 22,980 and left 42,119 missing. United Nations humanitarian chief John Holmes said the death toll could rise “very significantly” as food shortages and disease set in. Media reports estimate that the death toll may reach more than 100,000 people. IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare - www.ifaw.org) is standing ready with a team to help animals in need, however the visa process is expected to take a week or more. Read more
Wind Farms Improve Scenery - If Built Inland
May 9, 2008
Wind farms generally improve the scenery of locations that were not that picturesque to begin with. According to a study in Geographical Research published by Wiley-Blackwell, wind farms have a negative impact on landscapes with a high scenic quality, but a positive effect on dull and mundane landscapes. Read more
