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We trudge back in time to revisit some of the worst blizzards in U.S. history. 
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changing the Arctic
Al Cannistra's insight:
changing the Arctic.... . .
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President Trump announced he will exempt Alaska’s Tongass National Forest from the "Roadless Rule," opening the door for logging companies.
Al Cannistra's insight:
NOT a brillliant move Mr. President . .
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Cracking an egg into a glass bowl and then watching the chick develop, grow, and hatch sounds like the most imposible idea ever. But this video shows that it can be done. Let's watch the entire fascinating process of China's first chick hatched without eggshell in just 21 days.
Al Cannistra's insight:
a chicken born outside the egg... . .
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The Arctic Ice Project wants to protect and rebuild crucial ice formations by covering the Arctic in reflective glass beads.
Al Cannistra's insight:
we can only hope they know what they are doing.... . .
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"With all the urgent crises facing our nation and the State of Florida — the Covid-19 pandemic, racial injustice, climate change — the administration has used tax dollars and government resources for a Jurassic Park experiment."
Al Cannistra's insight:
Mutant bugs! Not my specialty, but this could radically alter the food chain - and not for the common good! . .
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According to a new study, a supernova some 65 light-years from Earth caused a mass extinction event during the Late Devonian period, 359 million years ago.
Al Cannistra's insight:
Mass Extinction on Earth. One of the worst mass extinctions in Earth’s history gravely damaged its ecosystem - no worry, that was 359 million years ago!
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Fabien Cousteau, the grandson of ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau, wants to build the equivalent of the space station — but several leagues under the sea.
Al Cannistra's insight:
below water - or off planet - which serves humanity the best? . .
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Murder Hornets
Al Cannistra's insight:
murder hornets from Asia? 2020 go away! ...... . some bees can deal with them..... https://youtu.be/K6m40W1s0Wc . .
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The answer to empowering our learners by giving them purpose and inspiring their passion may be right under our noses. In play, one group of children may use dozens of LEGO pieces to recreate the excavator they found fascinating on their neighborhood walk, while another group of students uses Minecraft to create a fireworks display in honor of the Chinese New Year. Taken together, students learn the science and engineering behind simple machines or the importance of cultural practices in social studies, while learning how to collaborate with others and create something better together. In each instance, students use elements of design thinking to cocreate and problem solve, engaging in thoughtful dialogue and continuous iteration. This play can be made into so much more if educators guide students by demonstrating the utility of the content they're learning and inviting students into the process of meaning making.
Via Kim Flintoff
Al Cannistra's insight:
one to read.... . .
Kim Flintoff's curator insight,
April 21, 2020 8:08 PM
"The answer to empowering our learners by giving them purpose and inspiring their passion may be right under our noses. In play, one group of children may use dozens of LEGO pieces to recreate the excavator they found fascinating on their neighborhood walk, while another group of students uses Minecraft to create a fireworks display in honor of the Chinese New Year. Taken together, students learn the science and engineering behind simple machines or the importance of cultural practices in social studies, while learning how to collaborate with others and create something better together. In each instance, students use elements of design thinking to cocreate and problem solve, engaging in thoughtful dialogue and continuous iteration. This play can be made into so much more if educators guide students by demonstrating the utility of the content they're learning and inviting students into the process of meaning making."
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A gorgeous 1,000-year-old cherry tree blooms in Japan without any adoring fans to see it.
Al Cannistra's insight:
a nice story to share today - from Japan.... . .
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A major new review calls for urgent action to restore our ailing oceans.
Al Cannistra's insight:
imagine.... . .
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Experts are warning 15 states to prepare for an influx of bugs as millions of periodical cicadas return for the first time in 17 years.
Al Cannistra's insight:
OK - so they are good bugs! But waiting 17 years to..... .
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The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season ends Monday. And it couldn't come soon enough. The season set plenty of records, including the most named storms, the latest a category 5 formed and many others.
Al Cannistra's insight:
What to do when you do not have enough names to cover the season? . .
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"The only way to limit permafrost-related greenhouse gas releases is to mitigate climate warming by lowering anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions."
Al Cannistra's insight:
this is not a good look... . .
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Investigations reveal that hundreds of elephants died due to cyanobacteria, toxic microscopic algae found in larger bodies of blue-green water.
Al Cannistra's insight:
Beautiful creatures lost... . .
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VILLE PLATTE, La. (AP) — Clouds of mosquitoes have been so thick in southwest Louisiana since Hurricane Laura that they’re killing cattle and horses. Farmers in a five-parish area east and...
Al Cannistra's insight:
a strange story - mosquitoes in numbers that kill large creatures.... . .
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MIT engineer Asegun Henry has a dire warning: if we don't stop pouring heat into the environment soon, humanity won't live much longer.
Al Cannistra's insight:
no more pollution - no more people.... . .
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A team of scientists found out that the invasive weed Bidens pilosa a cheap source of enzymes that help make wine and cheese.
Al Cannistra's insight:
weed - to wine and cheese (no, not the smoking weed - the annoying weed.... . .
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A team of marine biologists have discovered 16 new species of deep-sea fish that reflect close to no light at all — like the ultra-black material Vantablack.
Al Cannistra's insight:
many creatures in our eco system - not sure I would want to meet the Vantablack group.... . .
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The similarities between coronavirus and climate change are many. It's just the time scale that's different.
Al Cannistra's insight:
corona - climate... interesting..... what it? . .
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A new study suggests that filling the Arctic with huge numbers of grazing animals could help fight climate change and keep the permafrost frozen.
Al Cannistra's insight:
mother nature working with mother nature..... . .
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Silent lawn mowers in the United Kingdom may spell a summer bonanza for bees.
Al Cannistra's insight:
so, the only question really is - are we listening? . .
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The Icelandic Forestry Service is giving lessons in tree hugging, literally, and we are here for it.
Al Cannistra's insight:
i guess it is fairly easy to find a tree... might be hard to get your arms around some of them - maybe not so much with "city trees"... . .
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I am originally from Chicago - snow storms have fond memories, just glad no shoveling required!
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