The World Population at the end of week #21 of 2012 is
7,044,928,045
Relax. Take your time. Trust me. And you’ll find: Infinity. Your mind will be free, limited by nothing. Dream big. There is no end. Now go do it.
I’m inspired by this song. I can do anything I want. So can U! Enjoy, Infinity by Guru Josh Project:
The Hands of Scientartists at The Field Museum
My Life as a Science Promoter on May 15, 2012
The world population today is 7,043,650,924
On May 22, 2012 The Field Museum opened it’s newest exhibit, Nature’s Toolbox: Biodiversity, Art and Invention. Produced by Art Works For Change, this 3-way collision of Nature, Science, and Art was created by the hands of Scientartists–scientists who use art as a tool to tell their story. The goal of the exhibition is to raise awareness of the interdependence that humans have with nature; how small everyday activities can have large long-lasting effects on our planet. By studying nature we can benefit from nature. As stated in The Field Museum press release:
Humans aren’t just part of the problem but also the solution: by harnessing nature’s most brilliant ideas, we can improve the quality of human life while living in harmony with nature.
Nature’s Toolbox features the work of 36 scientartists from around the world who use science to provide facts and contemporary art to tell the story. Suzanne Anker, author of The Molecular Gaze: Art in the Genetic Age, draws attention to the damage of coral reefs with her piece: Biota (pictured above). While Donna Keiko Ozawa collected 90,000 used chopsticks (aka waribashi) to highlight deforestation with her piece: The Waribashi Project (pictured below). And special props to Donna. It took her 7 weeks while visiting 12 restaurants, over and over, to collect 180,000 chopsticks for this and other exhibits. Oh, and she hand washed ALL of them.
If you’re not interested yet, I’ve been told “sex sells.” So come see Green Porno, a series of short films by actress Isabella Rosselini on animal sexual behaviors. Yes, just like humans, animals have sex too. But we have a lot more in common with them than sex. Stop by The Field Museum to learn more.
Nature’s Toolbox does an excellent job of visualizing the interconnected network of life, like your social network on Facebook. Let me explain, humans buy flowers, flowers attract bees, bees pollinate flowers. Bees also like trees, humans use trees as chopsticks or shade on a hot day. When we chop down trees, we have no bees. And no shade, no chopsticks, no flowers! Get it??? Live life. Love life. Respect life.
I want to share more information and pictures with you, but I won’t. Come see for yourself. The exhibit is open until December 2, 2012 and is free with basic admission to The Field Museum.
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- Previous posts about: My Life as a Science Promoter
- New President for The Field Museum of Natural History (letubeu.com)
- Extreme Mammals at Chicago’s Field Museum (wired.com)
- The History of Natural History at The Field Museum (letubeu.com)
- Following Field Museum Scientists on Twitter (letubeu.com)
Remember Joplin – Where They Rebuild 1-year Later
On May 22, 2011, an EF-5 tornado touched down in Joplin, Missouri killing 170 people and destroying 8,000 businesses and homes (including the high school and hospital). In December I visited the scene of Mother Nature’s fury where humanity can use more attention. This series of posts represent the story, as I saw it, 7 months after the deadly tornado.
1 year ago today a town was torn apart. But like most humans, especially in America, they possess the strength to get up, put the pieces together, and rebuild.
I ask you to Remember Joplin for 2 reasons:
- Enjoy life–you might not be alive tomorrow
- Help others–there is always someone less fortunate than you
Related articles
- Remember Joplin – Where stairs lead to nowhere (letubeu.com)
- Remembering and rebuilding in Joplin, Missouri a year after the tornado struck (photoblog.msnbc.msn.com)
- Remember Joplin – Where Volunteers Are Born (letubeu.com)
As we begin week #21 of 2012, let’s look back to week #20 of 2012
The world population today is about 7,043,021,358
Via ABCnews: Religion Deserves More Study by Scientists, Say Researchers
Tom’s Comment: Science and religion should be more interactive. Even the Dalai Lama believes so.
Via ScienceDaily: Pain Relief Through Distraction
Tom’s Comment: You can find happiness by distracting yourself from the pain, but avoid getting lost in your distractions; it’s unproductive towards your long-term happiness.
Via LiveScience: How Exercising Your Inner Athlete Will Make You Smarter
Tom’s Comment: Evidence to support the improvement of Physical Education classes for our youth.
Previous Headlines:
Week 19 of 2012 - Brain jams, Corporate Corruption, and Consumers
Week 18 of 2012 - Premature babies, Obesity, and Indian Tribes
The World Population at the end of week #20 is
7,041,982,034
Have you been to a trance concert before? It’s an experience found in few places on Planet Earth. As I see it, besides the Chicago Pride Parade, the quantity of positive energy at a trance concert is incomparable to any other event on the planet. Watch the video, notice the energy, and listen to the happy melody, especially the piano sound. Enjoy, In My Mind by Ivan Gough & Feenixpawl featuring Georgi Kay:
On May 22, 2011, an EF-5 tornado touched down in Joplin, Missouri killing 170 people and destroying 8,000 businesses and homes (including the high school and hospital). In December I visited the scene of Mother Nature’s fury where humanity can use more attention. This series of posts (pictures & video) represent the story, as I saw it, 7 months after the deadly tornado.
I created this series of posts to spread 2 messages:
- No matter how bad your day is, it probably isn’t as bad as the residents of these homes. Cheer up.
- Planet Earth is stronger than humanity, treat it with respect.
If you keep treating the earth like your personal garbage can, soon you won’t have a chimney for Santa to crawl through either. Remember, reduce reuse recycle, and…
Remember Joplin.
Meet The Press (and Meteorites) at The Field Museum
My Life as a Science Promoter on Tuesday May 8, 2012
Today’s world population is 7,041,952,703
Thank you to The Field Museum for inviting me to their press conference last week as a meteorite was donated to them by meteorite hunter Terry Boudreaux. The 4.6 billion year old meteorite, which fell out of the sky and landed in California in late April, will be studied by Philipp Heck, PhD. This was the 2nd time I’ve ever been invited to a press conference. The first, was also courtesy of The Field: Shaking Hands at The Field Museum. However, this time I had a camera. As I scrolled through my photos, 2 themes emerged:
- The meteorite is something spectacular (I’ll write specifically about it in a future post)
- There were a lot of press stuffed into a tiny science lab
Fox, WBBM, ABC7, the Medill School of Journalism, Frank Mathe, John Cody, John H. White…and Tom, science blogger. WTF?! My mind is still digging through old data files in my brain trying to determine how I arrived at this point in life, but I love it! Since I’m new to the press conference world I didn’t focus on scientists in this post and instead, the press and their equipment. Enjoy…
Dr. Philipp Heck being questioned
Meteorite Hunter, Terry Boudreaux, being interviewed
Deep in thought, “What’s the best angle for this photo????”
Zooming in on the meteorite with ABC7 News
And we’re off! The machine that will be analyzing the meteorite
That’s all for now. Thank you for reading. Be sure to check back for pictures of the meteorite and the scientists behind it. letUbeu!
Related Articles:
New meteorite lands in Field Museum collection – via Chicago Tribune
Donated meteor coated in stardust – via ABC7 News
Meteorite could rock theory on how the universe was created – via Northwestern Medill School of Journalism
Rare 4.6 billion-year-old meterorite finds home at Field Museum – via WBEZ 91.5
3 hUmanity Headlines From Last Week
As we begin week #20 of 2012, let’s look back to week #19
Via Medical News Today: The Brain May Avoid ‘Traffic Jams’ Via Multiple Thought Channels
Tom’s Comment: If you add randomness to your life, you’ll avoid the same ole traffic jams. Check out my previous post: The Benefits of Randomness
Via Live Science: Corporate Corruption Is A Global Epidemic
Tom’s Comment: Wow. Why aren’t there more whistleblowers? Check out this stat, “The study by Gallup revealed that while 60 percent of U.S. and Canadian residents consider corruption common in the workplace…”
Via HuffintonPost Business: These 10 Companies Control Almost Everything You Consume [Inforgraphic]
Tom’s Comment: Keep money in your community, buy local.
