Brain Cancer and Quality of Life (video)
Ted Kennedy\u2019s death from brain cancer brings to light his \u201cquality of life\u201d with the disease.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
Scientists find 'Great Pacific Garbage Patch'
Scientists find 'Great Pacific Garbage Patch' (video)
Researchers say a Texas-sized garbage patch in the Pacific Ocean is possibly killing marine life and birds that are ingesting the trash.
Researchers say a Texas-sized garbage patch in the Pacific Ocean is possibly killing marine life and birds that are ingesting the trash.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Modified Ford F150 runs on biomass
Modified Ford F150 runs on biomass (video)
At Boston's Green Fest participants in the one gallon challenge showed off their prototype vehicles that ran on everything from electricity to wood. One participant modified a Ford F150 pick up to run on biomass.
At Boston's Green Fest participants in the one gallon challenge showed off their prototype vehicles that ran on everything from electricity to wood. One participant modified a Ford F150 pick up to run on biomass.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Video: China wins ABU Robocon 2009
Video: China wins ABU Robocon 2009
Harbin Institute of Technology beat off challengers from 18 other Asian nations to win the ABU Robocon 2009. The finals were hosted by NHK and held on August 22 in Tokyo.
Harbin Institute of Technology beat off challengers from 18 other Asian nations to win the ABU Robocon 2009. The finals were hosted by NHK and held on August 22 in Tokyo.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Gamescom 09: A look at some of the games shown (video)
Gamescom 09: A look at some of the games shown (video)
A collection of trailers from games displayed at Gamescom 09 in Germany.
A collection of trailers from games displayed at Gamescom 09 in Germany.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Sun-powered stadium makes the most of the weather (video)
Sun-powered stadium makes the most of the weather (video)
When the 8th World Games open in Taiwan on Thursday, the event will inaugurate a new stadium designed not only to power, cool and water itself, but also to withstand the island's typhoons and earthquakes.
When the 8th World Games open in Taiwan on Thursday, the event will inaugurate a new stadium designed not only to power, cool and water itself, but also to withstand the island's typhoons and earthquakes.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Thai elephant given prosthetic leg (video)
Thai elephant given prosthetic leg (video)
Vets in Thailand make a prosthetic limb for a 48 year old cow elephant.
Vets in Thailand make a prosthetic limb for a 48 year old cow elephant.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Cassini finds evidence of lunar ocean
Cassini finds evidence of lunar ocean (video)
The Cassini spacecraft has detected new evidence that one of Saturn's moons has an ocean beneath its surface.
The Cassini spacecraft has detected new evidence that one of Saturn's moons has an ocean beneath its surface.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Turning air into water
Turning air into water (video)
Marc Parent is breathing new life into the idea of extracting water from air by using wind energy. High up in the Haute-Provence mountains, he has created windmills which produce clean water gathered from the humidity in the air.
Marc Parent is breathing new life into the idea of extracting water from air by using wind energy. High up in the Haute-Provence mountains, he has created windmills which produce clean water gathered from the humidity in the air.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Video Essay: Florida Bay facing ecological ruin
Video Essay: Florida Bay facing ecological ruin
As Everglades restoration slows to a crawl, Florida Bay, at the state's southern tip, is feeling the pinch. Miles of canals aimed at draining the swamp for development and farms are depriving the bay of much-needed freshwater. (Aug. 5)
As Everglades restoration slows to a crawl, Florida Bay, at the state's southern tip, is feeling the pinch. Miles of canals aimed at draining the swamp for development and farms are depriving the bay of much-needed freshwater. (Aug. 5)
Monday, August 3, 2009
Athletes and Heat (video)
Athletes and Heat (video)
In 2008, six student athletes died on the field because of the heat. Four were in high school and two were in college. Mayo Clinic sports medicine specialists say, while death from heat is rare, getting sick from it isn't. Here are some tips on how to keep your young athletes safe when the mercury rises.
In 2008, six student athletes died on the field because of the heat. Four were in high school and two were in college. Mayo Clinic sports medicine specialists say, while death from heat is rare, getting sick from it isn't. Here are some tips on how to keep your young athletes safe when the mercury rises.
Tech Bytes 8-3-09 (video)
Tech Bytes 8-3-09 (video)
Syracuse, NY - Top Stories of the day -- Tech Bytes 8-3-09
Syracuse, NY - Top Stories of the day -- Tech Bytes 8-3-09
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Egypt's landmark nature preserve under threat (video)
Egypt's landmark nature preserve under threat (video)
The region of Fayoum to the east of Cairo is becoming a favourite spot for vacationers, who enjoy water sports. Numerous building projects are going up to cater to their needs on the banks of Lake Qarun. But the resorts threaten birds, who for years have used the wetlands as a nesting ground.
The region of Fayoum to the east of Cairo is becoming a favourite spot for vacationers, who enjoy water sports. Numerous building projects are going up to cater to their needs on the banks of Lake Qarun. But the resorts threaten birds, who for years have used the wetlands as a nesting ground.
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