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Rain falls and within seconds dried-up moss that’s been virtually dead for decades unfurls in an explosion of green. The microscopic creatures living in the moss come out to feed. Scientists say the genes in these “resurrection plants” might one day protect crops from drought.
This is another installment of the PBS Deep Look series. If no film or link appears in this email, go to the blog to view it by clicking on the blog title above. If the film stops & starts in an annoying manner, press pause (lower left double bars ||) to let it buffer and get ahead of you. [Chuck Almdale]
How does a group of animals — or cells, for that matter — work together when no one’s in charge? Tiny swarming robots–called Kilobots–work together to tackle tasks in the lab, but what can they teach us about the natural world?
This is another installment of the PBS Deep Look series. If no film or link appears in this email, go to the blog to view it by clicking on the blog title above. If the film stops & starts in an annoying manner, press pause (lower left double bars ||) to let it buffer and get ahead of you. [Chuck Almdale]
What Happens When You Zap Coral With The World’s Most Powerful X-ray Laser? | Deep Look Video
Some corals look like undersea gardens, gently blowing in the breeze. Others look like alien brains. But in their skeletons are clues that promise to give scientists a detailed picture of the weather from 500 years ago. Reading these bones? Easy. As long as you have the world’s most powerful X-ray laser.
This is another installment of the PBS Deep Look series. If no film or link appears in this email, go to the blog to view it by clicking on the blog title above. If the film stops & starts in an annoying manner, press pause (lower left double bars ||) to let it buffer and get ahead of you. [Chuck Almdale]
The Fantastic Fur of Sea Otters – Video
Sea otters aren’t just cute — they’re a vivid example of life on the edge. Unlike whales and other ocean mammals, sea otters have no blubber. Yet they’re still able to keep warm in the frigid Pacific waters. The secret to their survival? A fur coat like no other.
This is another installment of the PBS Deep Look series. If no film or link appears in this email, go to the blog to view it by clicking on the blog title above. If the film stops & starts in an annoying manner, press pause (lower left double bars ||) to let it buffer and get ahead of you. [Chuck Almdale]
Seas Are Rising-What Can I Do About it?
Take Pictures!
In California, there are three days of King Tides coming up – January 10, 11, and 12 – that’s Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week. If you are going to be near the beach – snap a picture of the high tide and send it to:
http://california.kingtides.net
You will be contributing to the mapping and charting of tide levels and the ongoing study of the effects of climate change.
It will be raining, so remember, safety first. But if you manage to hit the beach this week – Make It Count and Make A Difference.
It’s that easy!
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