Monthly Archives: October 2015

Bamboo the remarkable grass and it’s role in ecosystems. How do pandas exist in the wild?

Posted on October 29, 2015 | Comments Off on Bamboo the remarkable grass and it’s role in ecosystems. How do pandas exist in the wild?



Pandas need bamboo to survive.  Research reveals how the panda depends on bamboo for survival.

Bamboo is a grass that has a remarkable ability to grow several meters in one day.  Bamboo forests are found in Southwest China.

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OK Let’s Do The Math ! – Martian the Movie tries to remain faithful to scientific principles

Posted on October 11, 2015 | Comments Off on OK Let’s Do The Math ! – Martian the Movie tries to remain faithful to scientific principles

In order to ‘Science the *&#^ out of this’ it is necessary to do some math.
What do you do when everything goes south on you?



Learn more about the accuracy of the science that was used to help tell a story about the drive to communicate.
http://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/oct/06/how-scientifically-accurate-is-the-martian

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The 100 most endangered species on the planet – see the full list.

Posted on October 8, 2015 | Comments Off on The 100 most endangered species on the planet – see the full list.

Learn more about the top 100 most endangered animals on the planet

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2012/sep/11/100-most-endangered-species-planet

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