Infrared Zoo Animals

Infrared Zoo
Infrared light shows us the heat radiated by the world around us. By viewing animals with a thermal infrared camera, we can actually "see" the differences between warm and cold-blooded animals. Infrared also allows us to study how well feathers, fur and blubber insulate animals. As you tour this "Infrared Zoo", see what new information you can gather about the animals here that you would not get from a visible light picture. If you would like to learn more about infrared light and the infrared universe visit Cool Cosmos. Enjoy your tour! 


http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/image_galleries/ir_zoo/

NASA Spacecraft Impacts Lunar Crater in Search for Water Ice

 NASA's Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite, or LCROSS, created twin impacts on the moon's surface early Friday in a search for water ice. Scientists will analyze data from the spacecraft's instruments to assess whether water ice is present. 

http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/LCROSS/main/index.html

Fall of the Mayan Civilization

Archeologists are using NASA satellites and supercomputers to crack the mystery of the ancient Maya. New findings suggest the Maya may have played a key role in their own downfall.

http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2009/06oct_maya.htm?list98334

Infrared Ring Around Saturn

October 7, 2009: NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope has discovered an enormous and previously unknown infrared ring around Saturn. Check it out at the site below:

http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2009/07oct_giantring.htm?list98334

Paramecium

This is a microscope photograph of a single celled organism called an PARAMECIUM. It lives in pond water.

Cells!

I'm sorry I haven't posted anything for a few days. All the recent holidays have kept me away from the computer.

Today, the Biology classes were introduced to the concept of cells. The following website has photos, videos and interactive games - all about cells. Give it a try!

http://www.cellsalive.com/

Sun in Stereo

Do you have stereo glasses (the red/blue variety) handy?Even if you don't have any stereo glasses, you will enjoy this great website that shows stereo pictures of the sun. The stereo pictures are useful for viewing huge explosions of gas such as solar flares and prominences.

http://stereo.gsfc.nasa.gov/