23
May
How evolution will help us build a better robot
Most robots currently in use in the real world are precisely engineered to work in highly constrained environments, and cannot adapt.
23
May
How evolution will help us build a better robot
Most robots currently in use in the real world are precisely engineered to work in highly constrained environments, and cannot adapt.
22
May
Why storm shelters are the only tornado-proof buildings
No storm shelter? ‘Wind clips’ built into your home can give some additional protection from dangerous winds.
Why we turn to dogs when disaster strikes
From aiding search-and-rescue missions to lending a shoulder to cry on, man’s best friend can often be found at the site of tragedy.
11 amazing photos from Discovery’s ‘Life’
From lizards to leopard seals, these amazing photos offer a glimpse into the diverse biology of planet Earth.
Artist envisions NYC on other planets
In hopes of inspiring others to appreciate Earth, Nickolay Lamm transplanted the Big Apple to all of the planets in our solar system.
The proposed pizza would be topped with ‘a layer of protein’ from animals, milk or plants.
Fake forest converts sunlight into chemical energy
Mimicking photosynthesis, these nanowire trees absorb light to generate oxygen and hydrogen.
Mystery cause of Irish potato famine finally solved
After 168 years, the pathogen that created the blight has been identified. And it may never be seen again.
Deadly Moore tornado tops the scale at EF-5
An EF-0 rating is reserved for minor damage, and an EF-5 is considered the most severe, with winds topping 200 mph.
21
May
I interviewed a woman for MNN today whose nonprofit, Search Dog Foundation, has sent 11 search-and-rescue dogs and 11 volunteer firefighter/dog handlers to search for survivors in Oklahoma.
Why we turn to dogs when disaster strikes
From aiding search-and-rescue missions to lending a shoulder to cry on, man’s best friend can often be found at the site of tragedy.Disaster relief is flooding into Moore, Okla., but along with volunteers and supplies, there are dogs.
Some, including the 11 canine disaster search teams trained by the Search Dog Foundation or SDF, are scouring tornado debris for survivors. Others are en route to comfort the devastated city’s residents. Lutheran Church Charities, whose therapy dogs have worked with victims of the Boston bombings and the Newtown, Conn., shootings, is sending six dogs from its Chicago headquarters.
When disaster strikes, man’s best friend is often there, working on the frontlines of rescue efforts, as well as behind the scenes, helping people cope with trauma and loss.
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