Nano-Scale Medicine

Please read the following article:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080225213452.htm

The pros to this amazing type of medical technology are numerous. Any downside?

Post your thoughts and opinions here in 250 words or more by Friday, February 29th.

M-44

You've done the research, now sound off! Post your opinion on this "wildlife control" technique and suggest possible alternatives. Post your best 250 words here on or before Monday, February 11th.

Global Decline of Coral Reefs

Check out some interesting articles like this one: http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/science/01/25/coral.year.ap/index.html

Then talk to Lily! Coral reefs are sometimes referred to as "cradles of the ocean". How will global warming adversely effect these beautiful and diverse ecosystems? What effect will reef destruction have on humans? Research the issue and post your best 250 words here on or before 11am, Friday, February 1, 2008.

and a side order of fries...

So, the Tata Nano was just not your thing, eh? No problem! How about a "grease" car a.k.a. "french-fry mobile?" Can a car run on used cooking oil? Find out how! Post your answer here in 250 words or more by 11am Friday, January 25th.

TTFN

Let's pretend you just won a brand new car!! Congratulations!! Your new car is a Tata Nano. You will have to fly to India to claim your prize. What effect will this car have on India's economy and the environment? Post your answer here in 250 words or more by 11am Friday, January 18th.

The Blustery Blog

For those who did their homework, nicely done!! Your next assignment is about wind power. A very large wind turbine was just installed at Jiminy Peak. Several wind farms have been constructed in New York State, with many more planned: http://www.awea.org/projects/newyork.html
Some taxpayers claim that wind turbines are noisy eyesores which endanger migratory birds and bats, while advocates of alternative energy praise them. What do you think? Research the matter and formulate your opinion in 250 words or more. Postings are due on or before Friday, January 11th by 11am.

Space, the final frontier...

And here we go! Nasa has some very ambitious plans for the future: completion of the International Space Station, a return to the Moon and a manned mission to Mars. These amazing technological achievements are accompanied by some mind-boggling price tags. Is it worth it, or should scientists focus their time, effort and your taxpayer dollars on resolving problems here on Earth? Post your response here in no less than 350 words by 11am, Friday, January 4th.