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- The aliens that live in our oceans: Stunning photos from the Census of Marine Life by Blog, By Shannon on Nov 23, 2009 in Wonderful Things Marine biology Marine life New species Oceans Photos
The Census of Marine Life is a fascinating effort to determine the abundance, diversity and distribution of life in our oceans. It’s amazing how many new forms of life we are still discovering that are sharing planet Earth with us. The C...
- Predicting the future: A futile exercise by Blog, By Shannon on Nov 20, 2009 in On My Mind Divination Flow Happiness Human In the moment
Buddhists advise us to live in the moment. It seems simple, but it is probably one of the hardest things we can do as human beings. Being aware of time gives us consciousness, and is our curse. As Jonathan Franzen says in The Corrections: The human s...
- Creative solutions: Burning methane to create energy by Blog, By Shannon on Nov 17, 2009 in Around the Triangle Wonderful Things Energy Energy development Global Warming Greenhouse gas Methane
When we throw away all that stuff that we just have to consume in our landfills, over time the trash produces the gas methane. Methane is a major contributor to global warming. Yet methane can be a source of cheap energy too. A company in Durham is n...
- Yee-hah! There’s water on that there Moon by Blog, By Shannon on Nov 13, 2009 in Wonderful Things Moon NASA Solar System Space exploration Water
Remember about a month ago when NASA dive-bombed a satellite into the Moon and Today Show watchers complained because the explosions weren’t as good as the ones in Armageddon? Well, the results are in, and there is a “significant amount o...
- The last day on earth… by Blog, By Shannon on Nov 12, 2009 in Wonderful Things Art Post-apocalypse Stefano Bonazzi
I love these pieces by Stefano Bonazzi. They are creepy and evocative and eerily beautiful, and I think they bring a certain sedate acceptance to the idea of the apocalypse. I’m not sure if I want to hang this in my living room, though. Please...
- Winter is officially here by Blog, By Shannon on Nov 11, 2009 in My Blogs and Writing Cooking Roasting Vegetables
I think last Monday was designated the last great day of fall. It was one of those beautiful, clear, warm days that makes you remember why being alive is so amazing. Since then, it has been raining. Looking at wet leaves plastered all over my deck, I...
