Monthly Archives: September 2015

Nasa scientists think that water might be flowing on Mars.  Using the latest images from the Mars Orbiter satellite scientists  hypothesize that there might be water on Mars.  Scientists know that salts can absorb water and once enough water is absorbed this “water” can start to flow.  This finding is significant because it suggests that microbial life can be supported on Mars.  Mars was habitual when it was first formed.  As well, missions to Mars might be able to use the Martian water to survive.  As with many scientific discoveries many more questions have been posed by this discovery than have been answered.  Stay tuned.

Water on the Red Planet in pictures.

The Canadian Mint uses the Beaver on the 5 cent coin.

The Canadian Mint has the beaver on the five dollar coin.

Random clips of Tranquille River Beavers from Frank Ritcey on Vimeo.

Asters are grown commercially for use in the fall garden. The native aster is much paler and smaller in colour.

Asters bloom in the fall and provide an important source of food for bees.

As the fall progresses rose hips become a deep red colour. The rose hip will remain attached to the plant for the entire winter. Rose hips are an important food source for birds.

Rose plants mature and produce a seed pod called a rose hip. An ounce of rose hips have 200% of the daily required amount of Vitamin C and 7 grams of fibre.

All plants and animals have interesting adaptations (structural, physiological and chemical) that help them to survive.

Learn more about how bears survive the winter hibernation period without damaging their bones.

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