Natural Inquirer >> About Us The Natural Inquirer is a middle school science education journal! Scientists report their research in journals, which enable scientists to share information with one another. This journal, The Natural Inquirer, was created so that scientists can share their research with middle school students. Each article tells you about scientific research conducted by scientists in the USDA Forest Service. Find out more about the USDA Forest Service. All of the research in this journal is concerned with nature, trees, wildlife, insects, outdoor activities and water. At the end of each section of Natural Inquirer articles, students will find a few questions to help think about the research.
why-you-should-start-oil-pulling-today Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic method for detox and rejuvenation. It’s a simple practice, with quite remarkable results. Many have heard of it, but never actually dove in to try it. In a (coco)nut shell: To oil pull, simply swish your choice of unrefined, high quality oil in your mouth; similar to the way you would use a mouthwash. Traditionally, oil pullers used virgin sesame oil. To start, scoop ½ to 1 full tablespoon of oil into the mouth; if it’s cold, allow the oil to melt. Have fun with it, though! Once your time pulling is over, spit into the trash or toilet, but never the sink — the oil could solidify and clog your drain. Why oil pull? I began pulling to benefit my gums and teeth, which used to be extremely sensitive. Oil pulling can be done at any time of the day, but for a more thorough detox, its best to do this in the morning, before eating or drinking. I hope you enjoy this healing, divine and sensual experience as much as I do. Photo Credit: Shutterstock.com
List of threatened sharks Binding legislation and harvest management strategies... are urgently needed to address the disproportionate impact of fisheries on cartilaginous fishes. Threatened sharks are those vulnerable to endangerment (extinction) in the near future. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is the world’s oldest global environmental organization.[2] It evaluates threatened species, and treats threatened species not as a single category, but as a group of three categories, depending on the degree to which they are threatened:[3] Vulnerable species Endangered species Critically endangered species In a milestone decision in 2013, CITES prohibited international trade in the fins of the scalloped hammerhead(pictured) and four other shark species.[5] Conservationists estimate that up to 100 million sharks are killed by commercial and recreational fishing every year.[10][11] Sharks are often killed for shark fin soup, which some Asian countries regard as a status symbol. See also[edit]
ICDL - International Children's Digital Library www.architectureartdesigns There are numerous reasons why handcrafting furniture and other useful gadgets for your home is something that you should take up as soon as you have some spare time. One of the most important things about handcrafting your own furniture is of course the fact that you save a lot of money by reusing old stuff and turning it into something useful which you would have bought for a lot of money otherwise. Another reason linked to this is cleaning up. By reusing old stuff, such as old wood pallets that are taking up your storage space or sitting in your backyard, you actually clean up stuff that you hadn’t used for a long time without throwing it away, and of course ending up with new handmade pallet furniture. But the biggest award that you get from handcrafting your own furniture is not material. Handmade Pallet furniture – Shelf Pallet Buffet/Sofa Table outdoor sofa Antique Pallet or Skid Coffee Tables on Hairpin Legs Reclaimed Pallet Wood Shelf Artisan Designed Pallet Coffee Table wine shelf
Geolocators for bird migration and wild bird tracking from Migrate Technology Ltd www.rebellesociety “I would like to beg you, dear Sir, as well as I can, to have patience with everything unresolved in your heart and to try to love the questions themselves as if they were locked rooms or books written in a very foreign language. Don’t search for the answers, which could not be given to you now, because you would not be able to live them. And the point is to live everything. That’s one of his most famous quotes, and Rilke’s right: The questions matter. Many are important, some are intriguing, and a few are misleading, but the answers are often the questions themselves. 1. Is it because you already know the answer but don’t want to admit it, or is it because you’re scared to admit that you’re right? 2. How would things change? 3. I want to watch the moment my parents met and I want to witness my grandparents make eye contact for the first time. 4. Figuring out how to keep love around is is one of life’s most rewarding quests, and I’m always open to new ideas. 5. Your turn. #ArtofAsking
Microwave Telemetry Fish Tracking It had long been a dream of marine biologists to track fish remotely. While archival tags had been on the market for some time, these required the recapture of the fish for data retrieval. Return rates were abysmally low. The idea of remotely transmitting data from the fish to a satellite or other receiver was not new, but it wasn't until the advances in miniaturization that allowed us to produce our 20g battery powered PICO PTT, that the means existed to execute the idea. In February 1997, we tested the first prototypes of our PTT-100 Pop-up Tag off the Outer Banks of North Carolina. It was designed to be towed by the fish via a short leader attached to a tagging dart. This first Pop-up Tag, our single-point Pop-up Tag, took hourly temperature readings while on the fish. The knowledge acquired during testing of the single-point Pop-up Tags allowed for development and subsequent release of our Archival Pop-up Tag in 1999, followed by the X-Tag, in 2007.
nofilmschool Now, if there's one thing in the world I am down with, it's Stanley Kubrick. (That link goes to just one of the literally 9,000 posts I've done for No Film School on the filmmaker, Bronx native, and beard enthusiast.) Sometimes I write bathroom graffiti essays about Kubrick just 'cause. And I would be remiss if I didn't drop everything to tell you that today, the internet has coughed up an insane amount of Kubrickia, courtesy of the excellent tumblr The Director's Series. Almost 16 years since his death in 1999, Stanley Kubrick is still a relevant subject for debate and scholarship of all manner, from the most erudite to the seriously down the rabbit hole. Kubrick is no longer just a filmmaker, and I would wager $5 (maybe more) that this is partly because, in our media-saturated confessional culture, where everyone is expected to smile and explain themselves and also feel super grateful for the chance to do so, Kubrick was kind of a tease. "Enough of words.
Data Use Agreement - GBIF Portal Background The goals and principles of making biodiversity data openly and universally available have been defined in the Memorandum of Understanding on GBIF, paragraph 8 (see the relevant excerpts in the attached Annex). The Participants who have signed the MoU have expressed their willingness to make biodiversity data available through their nodes to foster scientific research development internationally and to support the public use of these data. GBIF data sharing should take place within a framework of due attribution. Therefore, using data available through the GBIF network requires agreeing with the following: 1. The quality and completeness of data cannot be guaranteed. 2. Use the following format to cite data retrieved from the GBIF network: Biodiversity occurrence data published by: (Accessed through GBIF Data Portal, data.gbif.org, YYYY-MM-DD) For example: 3. GBIF Participant: Signatory of the GBIF-establishing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
tf22399231.tip To keep mosquitoes from ruining a picnic or camping trip, it is nice to have an enticing trap to lure them away from you. This guide is about making a mosquito trap. Solutions Read and rate the best solutions below by giving them a "thumbs up". Tip: Making a Mosquito Trap Because mosquitoes are attracted to the CO2 we breathe out, I started looking for ideas that used CO2 as the bait for the mosquito trap. I found a cached link on Google here. Thanks to the students for their hard work on this project. Supplies: 1 2 liter soda bottle a sharp knife black paper tape candy thermometer Take a 2 liter soda bottle. Make a simple sugar syrup. Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 2 cups cool water 1 tsp. active dry yeast Directions: Bring 1 cup of the water to a boil. Dissolve the sugar into the boiling water. Once the sugar is dissolved completely, remove the pan from the heat. Be sure to seal the two parts of the bottle with the tape. By Susan Sanders-Kinzel Tip: Vinegar and Sugar Water For Mosquitoes
Supporting Regional Cooperation in the Pacific Oceanscape Worldwide, the ocean is changing rapidly. The forces of climate change, acidification and overfishing are putting enormous pressure on our oceans — and on the human populations who depend on their resources. The waters are warming, sea levels are rising, and once-productive fisheries are collapsing. The challenge of tackling these changes — which, if left unchecked, will affect us all — is as urgent as it is enormous. But every Goliath has its David. For the threats to our oceans, that David just might be Kiribati — a tiny island nation roughly half the size of London — where President Anote Tong conceived the Pacific Oceanscape, an unprecedented effort among Pacific Island nations to collaboratively and sustainably manage nearly 40 million square kilometers of vital ocean. And while many of the collaborators may be tiny island nations with modest terrestrial areas, their expansive exclusive economic zones (EEZ) effectively make them massive ocean states.
change-your-life-in-60-seconds-with-this-breathing-exercise Ever feel blocked? When we get hooked into our to-do lists and daily duties, we lose track of life flow. A big block is fear. Then fear leads us to overthink and start future tripping about negative outcomes. One of the greatest ways to bust through emotional blocks fast is through a breathing technique frequently used in Kundalini yoga called breath of fire. Breath of fire is a rhythmic breath in and out the nose. On the inhale, your diaphragm extends. Breath of fire newbies often emphasize the exhale. It's also common for the newcomer to feel shortness of breath. Remember that on the inhale, your diaphragm extends and on the exhale, it contracts. As you practice breath of fire, you'll release the tension in your diaphragm and in effect release yourself from many emotional blocks. It's said that with one minute of breath of fire, you can achieve the same benefits you’d experience in one hour of the same pose with a normal breath. For more guidance watch this video:
Earth's Blue Marble Beauty: Photos Keeping Up with the Sun From its vantage 824 kilometers (512 miles) above Earth, the Visible Infrared Imager Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the NPOESS Preparatory Project (NPP) satellite gets a complete view of our planet every day. This image from Nov. 24, 2011, was the first complete global image from VIIRS. Rising from the south and setting in the north on the daylight side of Earth, VIIRS images the surface in long wedges measuring 3,000 kilometers (1,900 miles) across. The NPP satellite was placed in a Sun-synchronous orbit, a unique path that takes the satellite over the equator at the same local (ground) time in every orbit. The consistent lighting is evident in the daily global image. PHOTOS: Sunsets and Other Sky Wonders