Articles in the Category: 12 Days of Science
Posted by Michael Bradbury in 12 Days of Science, Animals, Biology, Endangered Species, SciClips, SciLebs, Video on 12 30th, 2008 | No Comments
In Search of Bears
Courtesy of Wildlife Media
Bear biologist Chris Morgan is one of the foremost experts on grizzly and other rare bears. He travels the world raising awareness about these feared and revered animals.
From the last remaining Cascade Grizzlies to the rare sun bear on the island of Borneo, Dr. Morgan is...
Posted by Michael Bradbury in 12 Days of Science, Politics and Science on 12 24th, 2008 | No Comments
Twas The Night Before Science
Twas the Night before Science
Twas the night before science, when all through the land
Scientists lauded new leadership close at hand.
The agencies waiting for Congress to say,
A green light for science and all votes of aye.
The people were blind to writings on the wall,
They just stood by as the stock...
Posted by Michael Bradbury in 12 Days of Science, Politics and Science, SciClips on 12 22nd, 2008 | No Comments
Obama Names Science Team
12 Days of Science: Day 6
President-elect Obama has announced his top officials to guide science policy during his administration. He chose four scientists for key positions and all advocate for a stronger federal policy when it comes to climate change. So when the White House changes hands next...
Posted by Michael Bradbury in 12 Days of Science, Biology, Consumer Safety, Diseases, Food and Nutrition, Health and Medicine, Marine Science, SciClips on 12 15th, 2008 | No Comments
Pond Scum’s Promise
12 Days of Science: Day 4
Collecting Klammath Lake algae
Blue-green algae has been a health craze since the 1980s. The one-celled organism is staging a comeback with a new algae product that promotes the release of stem cells to repair damaged tissue.
And, it says it can help fix aches and pains and...
Posted by Michael Bradbury in 12 Days of Science, Consumer Safety, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health and Medicine, SciClips, The Brain on 12 11th, 2008 | No Comments
Toxic Tots
12 Days of Science: Day 3
Environmental toxins are all around. And, many consumer products contain these man made compounds that damage organs, mutate cells or disrupt one biological system or another. From bath toys to shower curtains, these chemicals are seeping into our lives.
Two Reports:
Body Burden:...
Posted by Michael Bradbury in 12 Days of Science, Energy, Engineering, SciClips on 12 9th, 2008 | No Comments
Split Atoms
12 Days of Science: Day 2
Associate Director Mark Tillack at the Center for Energy Research leads a team doing research at UC San Diego.
With a greater interest in atomic energy, nuclear reactors and waste are becoming a topic of Holiday conversation this year. And more and more students are pursuing...
Posted by Michael Bradbury in 12 Days of Science, Animals, Diseases, Health and Medicine on 12 8th, 2008 | 1 Comment
Hypoallergenic Pets
12 Days of Science: Day 1
New Jabari dog breed, courtesy of Lifestyle Pets client
Allergy free animals are just a myth. No cat or dog is truly hypoallergenic. But some breeds can trigger fewer reactions and some animals within a litter may have low allergen levels.
One company is designing dogs and...
