National Geographic is reporting about "Nanofoods" that may be just over the horizon. Nanofoods could be a nutritional break through in that they allow for us to have the flavor of the foods (isn't that what we are after when we eat) without as many calories. There is still a lot of research to be done, but it is a very interesting concept. Slip over to National Geographic to learn more!
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We don't have this game yet, but it is on our list of games to get! Who thought Physics could be so much fun???? Check it out!
Daniel sent me this link yesterday and I had to share it. These look like some fun and very interesting experiments to try!
It's amazing how we can trick our brains!
When I was growing up, I spent one week each summer for several years with my maternal grandmother. She and I always had fun shopping, visiting, and sight seeing. Every year, she would take me to tour one of the local caves in the Shenandoah Valley, and over the years, I have visited almost every cavern in Virginia. The most well-known one, with the most amazing formations to view, is Luray Caverns. But all the caverns in Virginia are beautiful and if you are in our fine state, here are the Caverns you can look for.
Dixie Caverns
Natural Bridge Caverns
Grand Caverns
Endless Caverns
Skyline Caverns
Shenandoah Caverns
Ironically, there is a cavern in Virginia that I haven't visited. It has only recently opened, and wouldn't you know it...it is in my parent's hometown of Strasburg - the very same town where I spent those summer weeks with my grandma. It is located on Hupp's Hill (which is named after relatives on my mom's side). One day, I'll have to stop in and take a tour of Crystal Caverns.
The only other cavern I have ever visited was one in Colorado, Cave of the Winds. Daniel and I visited in during our honeymoon. We didn't see the normal sights, though. We took what they called "A Walk on the Wild Side". We dressed up in our most raggedy clothes and crawled on our hands and knees through places where the roof of the tunnel was just about against our back. It was amazing (and I was younger then). Not sure I would do that again.
I hope someday to visit Carlsbad Caverns and Ozark Caverns is because of a Trixie Belden book I read as a child. The Carlsbad Caverns are supposed to be spectacular.
What got me thinking about all of these caverns? Well, today I was reading about a Gigantic River Cave that has been recently mapped in Laos. Click on the link...the photos are amazing!
From the National Geographic website:
An expedition in February 2008, co-led by veteran caver John Pollack, comprehensively mapped and photographed the 5.9-mile (9.5-kilometer) length of the little-known cavern for the first time.
The spelunking team encountered some of the largest rooms and most impressive structures of any river cave on Earth, Pollack said.
A river cave is any cave with an active water source flowing through it.
Everything about the cave is big–from its towering entrances to its phobia-inducing spiders, which can be 10 inches (25 centimeters) across, Pollack added.
"It's also extremely well decorated with spectacular formations," Pollack said.
Who knows, maybe someday, I will be so lucky to visit such a cavern!
I know it has been a while since I have shared any interesting National Geographic Headlines. I am trying to get back in the swing of it because I enjoy reading and sharing the interesting stories. I recently restarted up my RSS feed (after the great computer wipe in August) and there has been a lot going on this week, so without further ado....
Giant Underground Fossil Forests Show Record of Warming - this story is very interesting. Not only is it neat to think that in the past there have been 40 foot tall trees in Illinois, but it is giving scientists an opportunity to use our past to learn about our present and give us insight into our future. These finds also serve to remind us that global warming has gone on before.
Worst Case: Collider Spawns Planet-Devouring Black Hole - Now most of you have heard about the firing up of the Hadron Collider this past week that scientists are very excited about and hope to gain insight about the way our universe works from what happens with the experiement. Fortunately, no black holes have appeared yet (and wondering if anyone would actually tell us if they did....)
And as if that is cool enough for you, check out this video...scientists rapping about the Hadron Collider.
I always find it interesting how a catastrophe or something that adversely affects the environment for one can be a boon for another.
According to National Geographicthe grassy prehistoric Sahara turned into Earth's largest hot desert more slowly than previously thought, a new report says—and some say global warming may turn the desert green once again.
Just like flooding along the Nile provides for green vegetation and life in the desert, global warming could return life to the Sahara.
Since I sat down in the 1970s every Sunday night and watched The Six Million Dollar Man, I have watched for the science fiction to become science fact. And while the super powers that Steve Austin had haven't been duplicated to our knowledge, we have seen amazing advancements in limb replacement.
Now Australian doctors believe the bionic eye they've created is safer than similar devices developed in other countries. To see the complete video, visit this National Geographic link
Video from National Geographic - An Australia company is testing what could be the undersea equivalent of a wind farm. Their devices would capture wave energy and convert it to electricity.
Makes sense to me! Our planet is 3/4 covered with water....we need to figure out a way to put this vast resource to use. Way to go Aussies!
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