A university-based contest called “Fly Your Idea” is producing interesting ideas for more environmentally-sound flight including borrowing some ideas from geese. Physorg.com reports: “A team of five doctoral students from … Read more
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Goats Enlisted to Protect Endangered Turtles
That’s right — goats! When mowing practices were found dangerously harmful to bog turtles in Maryland, a different (more ancient) mowing technique was employed. The Baltimore Sun reports: “The State … Read more
Video: Diving With Penguins
Did you know? Some penguins prefer tropical waters. This clip from the BBC’s Dive Galapagos shows a diver getting up close and personal with a group of Galapagos penquins. She … Read more
Radar Could Protect Birds From Wind Generators
As the number of wind farms increases in the United States the number of bird deaths will likely go up. Designers are looking to a variety of ways to avoid … Read more
High Altitude Wind Energy ‘Hot Spots’ Studied
High altitude wind generation is getting more serious attention these days and a new study assesses some wind energy “hot spots” in the heavens. Stuart Fox at PopSci.com reports: “With … Read more
Nearly Extinct Frog Is Rediscovered
It is always god news for wildlife lovers to learn that a lost species is not lost at all. Inland News.com “For the first time in nearly 50 years, a … Read more
Meet The Giant Coconut Crab
On certain Pacific Islands there is a species of land crab that is quite large. They are slow moving, generally nocturnal and remain hidden during the day to emerge at … Read more
Navajo Nation Forms Green Jobs Commission
The Navajo Nation Council recognizes they need to diversify their economy and address profound joblessness. Green jobs look promising. High Country News reports: “The Council passed the legislation by a … Read more
Energy From Bumps In the Road
A group of MIT undergraduate students who recognized that electric power in hybrid vehicles can come from applying brakes wondered if the vehicle’s suspension system might offer similar promise. Alternative-energy-news.info … Read more
The American Crow Is One Smart Bird
Crows are interesting and smart. How much? Now there is a question. Blane Klemek, of the Bemidji Pioneer reports: “An interesting part of crows’ behavior is their sense of community … Read more
