Monthly Archives: April 2015

This Snake is Eating More Than its Share

The Burmese Python. It’s long, quick and scary. An invasive species from south East Asia. The python has made its way into the United States and is causing a big commotion in Florida. Why has this become a huge problem? What is Florida doing about the problem? What is a Burmese Python? A little about the … Continue reading This Snake is Eating More Than its Share

Songbirds: Climate Change and Migration Pattern

Songbirds travel thousands of miles each spring and fall, and sometimes reach their destination in a single overnight journey, but how does a sudden change of climate affect their migration patterns? The answer is, songbirds can detect storms before they are even on their way, and change direction out of the way of the oncoming … Continue reading Songbirds: Climate Change and Migration Pattern

Odd Species of Bacteria found in the Mariana Trench

Have you ever wondered what kind of weird creatures call the “bottom” of our planet home? The Mariana Trench, more specifically the Challenger Deep, rests at an incredible seven miles below the ocean’s surface. It is the deepest point in Earth’s oceans. Many questions have been asked about life in the Mariana Trench such as … Continue reading Odd Species of Bacteria found in the Mariana Trench

Mercury posing a new threat

Mercury has been a long time problem that scientist are still trying to solve. Researchers have found an increase in Mercury levels in bodies of water. They found dangerously high levels of mercury in wildlife. This led many to worry about the health of humans when the consumed these animals. Although this is a growing … Continue reading Mercury posing a new threat

Solar Energy For The Future

The United States uses about 337,059,000 megawatt hours of electricity in one year.  According to the U.S. Energy and Information Administration, the leading state in the U.S. for wind production is North Dakota. We Produce 6.34 million megawatt hours from wind energy. That’s 17.5% of all of the power produced in North Dakota, and 5.7% … Continue reading Solar Energy For The Future