Smithsonian: What Humpback Whales Can Teach Us About Compassion

Inspiring role models from mother nature! Are these orca-fighting, seal-saving good Samaritans really just in it for themselves? Humpback whales Continue reading →

Mashable: Google released an outstanding feature for Maps – Pedestrian routes which detail elevation changes.

What a terrific app! People who are reluctant to hike or take a long walk will be able to chart Continue reading →

EarthSky: More space views of the eclipse.

WOW!  Our sun is a mesmerizing, golden, dancing orb with a divine halo… Hoping many young astronomers found their calling Continue reading →

The Guardian: Stephen Hawking says “The NHS saved me. As a scientist, I must help to save it.”

Bravo Hawking for speaking up to improve your country and our planet! Stephen Hawking gives a talk in Berkeley, California. Continue reading →

NYT: A new kind of classroom: No Grades, No Failing, No Hurry.

Interesting approach – reminds me of the Khan Academy – more focused on the individual student’s needs and building their Continue reading →

Tree Hugger: 7 reasons mosquitoes bite some people more than others

1. Apparel As mentioned above, mosquitoes actually use their eyes to target victims. Wearing dark colors (navy, black) and red Continue reading →

Fast Company: China’s Massive Forest-Covered City

Inside China’s Plan For A Massive Forest-Covered City Architect Stefano Boeri designed tree-covered skyscrapers in Milan. Now he’s doing a Continue reading →

Daily Overview: NASA’s time lapse solar eruptions… mesmerizing!

Using ultraviolet cameras, NASA captured this incredible overview of the sun in the midst of solar eruptions over a three Continue reading →