Science Forums http://hypography.com/forums/ Science forums with active discussion of current issues in science and technology. We welcome everyone. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:39:58 GMT vBulletin 60 http://hypography.com/forums/images/styles/new_facebook/images/misc/rss.jpg Science Forums http://hypography.com/forums/ <![CDATA[[News] First Aquarium in US to Breed Dwarf Cuttlefish]]> http://hypography.com/forums/science-news-elsewhere/21470-first-aquarium-us-breed-dwarf-cuttlefish.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:06:00 GMT First Aquarium in US to Breed Dwarf Cuttlefish ScienceDaily (Nov. 19, 2009) — Anchored to an... First Aquarium in US to Breed Dwarf Cuttlefish
ScienceDaily (Nov. 19, 2009) — Anchored to an algae-covered rock in a 120-gallon tank at the California Academy of Sciences' Steinhart Aquarium, a cluster of inky-colored cuttlefish eggs is beginning to swell -- evidence of success for the Academy's new captive breeding program for dwarf cuttlefish, Sepia bandensis. The program, pioneered by Academy biologist Richard Ross, is the first of its kind in a U.S. aquarium, and offers the Academy and other institutions the opportunity to study and display a species that is both captivating and -- at 2-4 inches in length -- less resource-intensive to keep than its larger relatives.

First aquarium in US to breed dwarf cuttlefish ]]> Science News Elsewhere Moontanman http://hypography.com/forums/science-news-elsewhere/21470-first-aquarium-us-breed-dwarf-cuttlefish.html <![CDATA[[News] Cognitive Dysfunction Reversed in Mouse Model of Down Syndrome]]> http://hypography.com/forums/science-news-elsewhere/21469-cognitive-dysfunction-reversed-mouse-model-down-syndrome.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:57:29 GMT Cognitive Dysfunction Reversed in Mouse Model of Down Syndrome ScienceDaily (Nov. 19, 2009) — At... Cognitive Dysfunction Reversed in Mouse Model of Down Syndrome
ScienceDaily (Nov. 19, 2009) — At birth, children with Down syndrome aren't developmentally delayed. But as they age, these kids fall behind. Memory deficits inherent in Down syndrome hinder learning, making it hard for the brain to collect experiences needed for normal cognitive development.

Cognitive dysfunction reversed in mouse model of Down syndrome ]]> Science News Elsewhere Moontanman http://hypography.com/forums/science-news-elsewhere/21469-cognitive-dysfunction-reversed-mouse-model-down-syndrome.html <![CDATA[[News] Paleontologists Find Extinction Rates Higher in Open-Ocean Settings During Mass Extin]]> http://hypography.com/forums/science-news-elsewhere/21468-paleontologists-find-extinction-rates-higher-open-ocean-settings-during-mass-extin.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:47:07 GMT Paleontologists Find Extinction Rates Higher in Open-Ocean Settings During Mass Extinctions... Paleontologists Find Extinction Rates Higher in Open-Ocean Settings During Mass Extinctions
ScienceDaily (Nov. 20, 2009) — For many years, paleobiological researchers interested in the history of biodiversity have focused on charting the many ups (evolutionary radiations) and downs (mass extinctions) that punctuate the history of life. Because the preserved record of marine (sea-dwelling) animals is unusually extensive in comparison, say, to that of terrestrial animals such as dinosaurs, it's been easier to accurately calibrate the diversity and extinction records of marine organisms.

Paleontologists find extinction rates higher in open-ocean settings during mass extinctions ]]> Science News Elsewhere Moontanman http://hypography.com/forums/science-news-elsewhere/21468-paleontologists-find-extinction-rates-higher-open-ocean-settings-during-mass-extin.html <![CDATA[[News] Cigarettes Harbor Many Pathogenic Bacteria]]> http://hypography.com/forums/science-news-elsewhere/21467-cigarettes-harbor-many-pathogenic-bacteria.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:34:45 GMT Cigarettes Harbor Many Pathogenic Bacteria
ScienceDaily (Nov. 20, 2009) — Cigarettes are "widely contaminated" with bacteria, including some known to cause disease in people, concludes a new international study conducted by a University of Maryland environmental health researcher and microbial ecologists at the Ecole Centrale de Lyon in France.

Cigarettes harbor many pathogenic bacteria ]]> Science News Elsewhere Moontanman http://hypography.com/forums/science-news-elsewhere/21467-cigarettes-harbor-many-pathogenic-bacteria.html The Freedom to Say What You Think or Not? Ban on Blasphemy Proposed. http://hypography.com/forums/theology-forum/21466-freedom-say-what-you-think-not-ban-blasphemy-proposed.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:47:42 GMT Muslim countries seek blasphemy ban - United Nations- msnbc.com... Muslim countries seek blasphemy ban - United Nations- msnbc.com

Quote:
One American expert with more than 20 years experience of the U.N. human rights system said the treaty could have far-reaching implications.

"It would, in essence, advance a global blasphemy law," said Felice Gaer, a member of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. The independent, congressionally mandated panel issued a report last week warning that existing laws against blasphemy, including in Pakistan, "often have resulted in gross human rights violations."

In Egypt, blasphemy laws have been used to suppress dissidents, said Moataz el-Fegiery, executive director of the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies. Abdel Kareem Nabil, a blogger, was sentenced in February 2007 to four years in prison for insulting Islam and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.
Could be very troubling for atheists, agnostics, and scientists who may be blamed or accused of blasphemy for writing, saying, or working on what they believe. ]]> Theology forum maikeru http://hypography.com/forums/theology-forum/21466-freedom-say-what-you-think-not-ban-blasphemy-proposed.html Biocharstill not well known http://hypography.com/forums/terra-preta/21464-biocharstill-not-well-known.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:32:22 GMT I am working towards increasing my biochar production above my own usage and selling some .So I... I am working towards increasing my biochar production above my own usage and selling some .So I rang around a dozen plant nurseries and landscape suppliers in our area [Tweed-GoldCoast, and Brisbane Australia]. I was inquiring if they already sold biochar and would be interested in stocking another local brand [mine] at a cut price .

Well only one out of a dozen or so had even heard of biochar/terrapreta .And these were the biggest most established plant nurseries and garden /landscape supply outlets in an affluent ,fast growing progressive largish city and also the State capital:eek_big:

There has been sooooooooo much about biochar on ABC TV and media for years .Guess most Australians don't read and only watch sport on TV :(

And no one in the whole wide world is selling Biochar on ebay .

Its like dreaming you are in the Renaissance and then waking up in the middle of the dark ages . :eek:

Saving the planet may not be so easy after all :) ]]> Terra Preta mathuranatha http://hypography.com/forums/terra-preta/21464-biocharstill-not-well-known.html Monitoring life, one breath at a time http://hypography.com/forums/news-comments/21463-monitoring-life-one-breath-time.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:03:08 GMT This is a dedicated thread for discussing the article: *Monitoring life, one breath at a time... This is a dedicated thread for discussing the article:
Monitoring life, one breath at a time ]]> News Comments Vivvo http://hypography.com/forums/news-comments/21463-monitoring-life-one-breath-time.html Learn English http://hypography.com/forums/linguistics/21462-learn-english.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:30:16 GMT Learn English is quite a task. England, Canada, Ireland, Malta, New Zealand, USA and South Africa... Learn English is quite a task. England, Canada, Ireland, Malta, New Zealand, USA and South Africa are the various countries offering some of the best English learning programs. However, for getting official and internationally recognized certificates, the British or the American educational system exams need to be passed. These are TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge FCE exams. It is not possible for all to go to England or USA for clearing these exams, therefore, there are other affiliated schools scattered all across the world. These schools in the other parts of the world are affiliated by these two English education systems and can issue recognized certificates to the students on their behalf. ]]> Linguistics aiyana http://hypography.com/forums/linguistics/21462-learn-english.html summer camps teaching http://hypography.com/forums/pedagogy/21460-summer-camps-teaching.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:55:26 GMT When junior students, 8-17 years of age are free during their summer vacations, they can best... When junior students, 8-17 years of age are free during their summer vacations, they can best utilize their time by studying a foreign language abroad. Such summer programmes for language study abroad give them a fun-filled experience together with a significant enhancement in knowledge. Summer camps are offered in various destinations including Malta, Windlesham, Kingham Hill, Freiburg and Les Paccots. Such summer camps provide a favorable atmosphere to the junior students from various countries to awaken interest in foreign languages. These summer camps include various leisure activities and excursions which take place outside of class hours and during the weekends. Round the clock supervision and guidance by the staff and faculty of the schools is provided to the students for their safety. ]]> Pedagogy aiyana http://hypography.com/forums/pedagogy/21460-summer-camps-teaching.html Facts of English Language http://hypography.com/forums/linguistics/21459-facts-english-language.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:45:48 GMT Some Interesting Facts of English Language
• "Forty" is the only number which has its letters in alphabetical order. "One" is the only number with its letters in reverse alphabetical order.
• "Rhythms" is the longest English word without the normal vowels, a, e, i, o, or u.
• There is no word that rhymes with orange.
• "Go." is the shortest complete sentence in the English language.
• Of all the words in the English language, the word ' set ' has the most definitions!
• Only 3 words in the English language end in "ceed": "proceed," "exceed," and "succeed."
• Of all the languages in the world, English has the largest vocabulary about 800,000 words."Underground" is the only word in the English language that begins and ends with the letters "und."
• "The sixth sick sheik's sixth sheep's sick" is said to be the toughest tongue twister in English.
• "Four" is the only number whose number of letters in the name equals the number.
• The shortest word in the English language with all its letters in alphabetical order is the word "almost."
• The longest word in the English language, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, is pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanokoniosis. The only other word with the same amount of letters is pneumonoultra-microscopicsilicovolcanoconioses, its plural.
• The letter most in use in the English language is "E" and the letter "Q" is least used.
• There is only ONE word in the English language with THREE CONSECUTIVE SETS OF DOUBLE LETTERS.... Bookkeeper
• There are two words in the English language that have all five vowels in order: "abstemious" and "facetious." ]]> Linguistics aiyana http://hypography.com/forums/linguistics/21459-facts-english-language.html Why Learn Spanish http://hypography.com/forums/spanish-forum/21458-why-learn-spanish.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:38:03 GMT These days, Spanish is becoming extremely prominent as more and more people are opting for it.... These days, Spanish is becoming extremely prominent as more and more people are opting for it. Especially, it has major significance in Europe these days. Besides English language, people in Europe are opting for Spanish language as it is quite easy to grasp too! This is one of the reasons why Spanish is the second most popular language in the world. Spanish is the fourth most frequently spoken language of the world after English, Chinese and Hindi. Spanish language has more native speakers than English language has. Spanish is an authorized language on four continents and is of historical importance in different places. If you opt for Spanish, you will definitely gain advantage, without doubt. ]]> Spanish forum aiyana http://hypography.com/forums/spanish-forum/21458-why-learn-spanish.html Uni-pole Anti-gravity http://hypography.com/forums/silly-claims-forum/21457-uni-pole-anti-gravity.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:07:57 GMT New, old, stupid? New, old, stupid? ]]> Silly Claims Forum Southtown http://hypography.com/forums/silly-claims-forum/21457-uni-pole-anti-gravity.html New Zealand to Launch Private Rocket into Space http://hypography.com/forums/space/21456-new-zealand-launch-private-rocket-into-space.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:40:58 GMT *Private New Zealand aerospace company Rocket Lab completed its final ground-based test and is now... Private New Zealand aerospace company Rocket Lab completed its final ground-based test and is now ready to launch New Zealand into the space race with its Atea-1 launch vehicle.

The first high altitude launch of Atea-1 is scheduled for the end of November this year. Once Atea-1 has successfully concluded the development phase it will:


* Be the first privately built rocket launched from the Southern Hemisphere to enter space

* Launch the Southern Hemisphere’s first commercial space programme

* Be the first commercial sounding rocket to use hybrid fuel technology

* Give the global scientific community the first practical alternative to conventional rockets – at significantly lower cost


You may read the entire article EDIT: Or something like it http://news.slashdot.org/story/09/11...hdot+(Slashdot) ]]> Space ria_river http://hypography.com/forums/space/21456-new-zealand-launch-private-rocket-into-space.html <![CDATA[[News] Advanced Nuclear Fuel Sets Global Performance Record]]> http://hypography.com/forums/science-news-elsewhere/21455-advanced-nuclear-fuel-sets-global-performance-record.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:48:06 GMT Advanced Nuclear Fuel Sets Global Performance Record ScienceDaily (Nov. 18, 2009) — Idaho National... Advanced Nuclear Fuel Sets Global Performance Record
ScienceDaily (Nov. 18, 2009) — Idaho National Laboratory (INL) scientists have set a new world record with next-generation particle fuel for use in high temperature gas reactors (HTGRs).

Advanced nuclear fuel sets global performance record ]]> Science News Elsewhere Moontanman http://hypography.com/forums/science-news-elsewhere/21455-advanced-nuclear-fuel-sets-global-performance-record.html <![CDATA[[News] Bigger Not Necessarily Better, When It Comes to Brains]]> http://hypography.com/forums/science-news-elsewhere/21454-bigger-not-necessarily-better-when-comes-brains.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:39:20 GMT Bigger Not Necessarily Better, When It Comes to Brains ScienceDaily (Nov. 18, 2009) — Tiny insects... Bigger Not Necessarily Better, When It Comes to Brains
ScienceDaily (Nov. 18, 2009) — Tiny insects could be as intelligent as much bigger animals, despite only having a brain the size of a pinhead, say scientists at Queen Mary, University of London.

Bigger not necessarily better, when it comes to brains ]]> Science News Elsewhere Moontanman http://hypography.com/forums/science-news-elsewhere/21454-bigger-not-necessarily-better-when-comes-brains.html