A safer alternative for our fowl friends.
What do you do if you build a wind farm smack dab in the middle of a major bird migration route, and want to avert the anger of conservationists? Put up a radar system that’s designed to shut down the entire thing when it detects a mass of birds on the way. That’s what’s been done at the 202 MW Peñascal Wind Farm in Texas…
Continue reading… “Texas Wind Farm Uses NASA Radar to Prevent Bird Deaths”
Not only has the average global temperature increased in the past 50 years, but the hottest day of the year has shifted nearly two days earlier, according to a new study by scientists from the University of California, Berkeley, and Harvard University.
Continue reading… “Earth’s Seasons Have Shifted Nearly Two Days Earlier”
Here is a short video clip showing immigration patterns to the US between 1820 and 2007.
Continue reading… “Immigration to the US from 1820-2007”
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This video does a great job of creating the visual patterns associated with sound waves. Its a simple science experiment done with lots of salt. Second video after the jump.
Continue reading… “Visualizing Sound Waves with Salt”
Top Australian netball and basketball players are using CSIRO-developed interactive textiles to get ‘in the groove’ when shooting goals. CSIRO Textile and Fibre Technology scientist, Dr Richard Helmer, is working with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) to develop new interactive textiles – ‘wearable body-mapping garments’ – designed to help athletes improve their skills.
Continue reading… “Pattern Recognition Sleeves to Assist Athletic Performance”
By delving into the futuring techniques of Futurist Thomas Frey, you’ll embark on an enlightening journey.
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