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Current Events for October 17, 2012Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 1:22 pm
Mr. ZatorClass, what do you think about this article?
Bolivia's New Jazz Sensation Is Just Seven Years Old And Blind
Jose Andre Montano Baina is taking the Bolivian and the world music scene by storm. He has already performed in the some of the country's top venues including the Legislative Palace and alongside famous musicians like Bolivian rocker Glen Vargas - What's so great about that? How about the fact that Jose is just seven years old and, has no vision!Current Events for October 2, 2012Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 6:50 am
Mr. ZatorClass; what are your thoughts about this article?
Perfectly Preserved Woolly Mammoth Provides New Hope Of Resurrecting The Mighty Mammal
Resurrecting pre-historic animals that roamed the Earth's surface thousands of years ago, has been something scientists have been fantasizing about for many years. However in most cases, it is just not possible either because the DNA is not available or in the case of an animal like the dinosaur, is just too old. The one exception may be the Woolly Mammoth that lived during the Ice Age, about 8,000 years ago.Current Events for October 1, 2012Monday, October 1, 2012 at 11:26 am
Mr. ZatorWhat is your take on these two articles? Please post below
Scientists Discover 1.5 Million New Species Of Plankton And . . . . . Lots Of Plastic!
For the last two and a half years, 15 scientists have been scouring the oceans in search of some of earth's smallest but most important organisms - Plankton. The exhaustive research has revealed some great news and some, not so encouraging.
Air In A Can? Seriously?
Think the air in your city is a little polluted? Then you may want to consider breathing in some pure air from a can. No, this is not an April Fool's joke, but a real venture started by Chinese businessman and philanthropist, Chen Guangbiao and believe it or not, he has already sold a thousand cans for $0.80 apiece!
jkman121over 11 yearsvery intresting, i wonder what my parents would say if i ask them to buy this, XD. the idea was good but im suprised its making money
softball_megan3over 11 yearsWell you just asked why the product is making money?but you said it was a good idea.soooooooo........
10/1/12Monday, October 1, 2012 at 11:23 am
Scientists Learn How Bumblebees Solve Complex 'Traveling Salesman Problem' So Effortlessly
Scientists have always known that in order to forage for nectar as efficiently as they do, the tiny bumblebee had figured out the perfect solution to what is commonly referred to as 'The Traveling Salesman Problem' - that is figuring out the shortest routes from flower to hive. While this may sound simple it is actually a complex mathematical problem given that there are hundreds of different routes - One that takes even humans, seek out the help of computers to solve!Scientists Discover 1.5 Million New Species Of Plankton And . . . . . Lots Of Plastic!
For the last two and a half years, 15 scientists have been scouring the oceans in search of some of earth's smallest but most important organisms - Plankton. The exhaustive research has revealed some great news and some, not so encouraging.Air In A Can? Seriously?
Think the air in your city is a little polluted? Then you may want to consider breathing in some pure air from a can. No, this is not an April Fool's joke, but a real venture started by Chinese businessman and philanthropist, Chen Guangbiao and believe it or not, he has already sold a thousand cans for $0.80 apiece!Current Events for October 1, 2012Monday, October 1, 2012 at 9:14 am
Russia's Shiny Secret - A Huge Treasure Trove Of Diamonds Inside Impact Crater
Earlier this week, Russian officials revealed to the world a secret that has been known to them for twenty years - A diamond supply that they claim is vast enough to fulfill global demand for at least, the next 3,000 years.Scientists Learn How Bumblebees Solve Complex 'Traveling Salesman Problem' So Effortlessly
Scientists have always known that in order to forage for nectar as efficiently as they do, the tiny bumblebee had figured out the perfect solution to what is commonly referred to as 'The Traveling Salesman Problem' - that is figuring out the shortest routes from flower to hive. While this may sound simple it is actually a complex mathematical problem given that there are hundreds of different routes - One that takes even humans, seek out the help of computers to solve!Scientists Discover 1.5 Million New Species Of Plankton And . . . . . Lots Of Plastic!
For the last two and a half years, 15 scientists have been scouring the oceans in search of some of earth's smallest but most important organisms - Plankton. The exhaustive research has revealed some great news and some, not so encouraging.Join Class
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