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Bob Brakenridge tracks world flooding in real time
Is flooding increasing around the world? EarthSky talks with Bob Brakenridge, founder of the Dartmouth Flood Observatory, about mapping global flooding in this 8-minute *Clear Voices for Science* podcast.
August 18, 2008
Dr. Hammerhead on shark superhighways
"Now people don't say 'There are sharks in the water!' and run out of the water. Now people run in the water to see them." says shark expert 'Dr. Hammerhead.' He follows sharks on their superhighways in the sea, starting at the Galapagos islands.
August 15, 2008
Do all flowers have a perfume?
A flower with a fragrance is a flower with a mission. Learn more about the perfumes of flowers.
August 9, 2008
Designing the perfect dog in the DNA age
Nothing against silver-coated Labradors or super-fast whippets, but I don't want a dog that's designed. Read more about designing the perfect dog.
August 7, 2008
Deep sea sharks face threat from fisheries
"We know little about sharks in general...and these are the sharks that live a long way down in the ocean." An Australian shark expert says that there are 600 species of deep sea sharks, and they're in trouble.
August 3, 2008
Climate change whiplash in the media
At EarthSky.org, we aim to be a clear voice for science, but science doesn't always proceed in a clear, stepwise fashion with unambiguous results and instant agreement on all sides.
July 31, 2008
The northern lights and the THEMIS mission
The snapping of Earth's electrical field causes a release of electromagnetic particles that cause the dancing northern lights.
July 26, 2008
Earth ships a perfect home for earthlings?
A friend and I were on the outskirts of Taos, New Mexico a few years ago and became curious about a strange-looking community in the distance ... Read more about earth ships.
July 18, 2008
What is ball lightning? Find out more here
Ball lightning might be a neutral plasma - a neutral, ionized gas.
July 17, 2008
The Gardens of Versailles go green
The keeper of these historic gardens is ditching pesticides and promoting local plants. Mon Dieu! Read more about the Gardens of Versailles go green.
July 15, 2008
