What do scientists do all day? Find out in this fully illustrated book that features more than 100 scientists at work. Little ones can explore fourteen scenes of scientists at work in different environments - discover dinosaur bones with the paleontologist on a dig, meet zoologists at the nature reserve, see a doctor doing experiments on the International Space Station, collect seeds with a plant biologist at the botanical gardens, build a robot with...

The world has never been more connected -- thanks to the Internet. Most people can't imagine a world without this groundbreaking technology. Inside, find out how the Internet works, and how some of its most important features can be a part of your life, your work, and more. Few areas of human achievement have had a bigger impact than science and technology. Every part of our lives is affected by the discoveries, inventions, and breakthroughs made...

This analysis will evaluate different grassland restoration strategies and cattle ranching practices. First this analysis will assess why cattle ranching and grasslands have been compromised, evaluate what techniques are currently being used to solve grassland desertification, consider new electroculture grass growth technology, and finally examine a prototype and license business model of a new prospective electroculture technology for cattle ranchers...

The Long Trail Run was a mission-driven project to raise awareness and help ensure all children have the opportunity to experience the great outdoors. In August 2014, I attempted to break the unsupported speed record on Vermont's grueling 273-mile Long Trail. Throughout the training process, I posted original content (in the form of video and photos) to social media channels to engage viewers and spark conversations about the mental and physical...

This capstone is a brief study of how four successful but different food hub models began. It also considers basic data regarding food hubs, vulnerabilities of a transportation-based food system, and economic, ecological, and ethical barriers to their creation and success of food hubs. It continues with a brief analysis of Iowa and Linn Co. Iowa's current food systems. Finally, this analysis concludes with a recommendation of how Linn Co. can strategically...

Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 were launched in 1977. Since then they have traveled farther than any human object. Voyager 1 is now over 10 billion miles from the sun and is headed to the utmost boundary of our solar system. This book, originally published under the auspices of the Smithsonian Institution, tells the story of their journey through the solar system and beyond. The authors' unparalleled access to NASA archives and imagery make this authoritative...

This study is the first to identify variations in cyanobacteria concentrations over space and time in Rhode Island urban lakes. Two small lakes were sampled weekly throughout August and September 2014 at three separate locations. For Mashapaug Pond, but not Slacks Reservoir, a visible bloom was present for most of this sampling period. 100 mL samples were obtained, frozen, and analyzed using a direct-injection tandem quadrupole MS/MS detector for...

Pollinators are responsible for the reproduction of over two-thirds of the world's crop species and provide an ecosystem service currently valued at $167 billion. The health and survival of pollinator species are threatened primarily by habitat loss and the increased use of herbicides and pesticides. Promoting a scientifically-literate public through hands-on conservation activities has been shown to increase nature awareness in individuals in urban...

Public participation is key to the success of water quality management, yet effective communication of issues, goals, and recommended practices can be a difficult task. Traditional techniques such as newsletters, brochures, or workshops can be expensive, time-consuming, and still only reach limited populations. As a result, online methods have become appealing as offering a potentially limitless range of influences at little to no cost. This research...

Demand for electricity has surpassed all records while its production has historically caused environmental damage. Global warming, urban smog, acid rain, and toxic chemical spills are but a few environmental concerns that were directly related to electricity production. Although techniques such as selective catalytic reduction and government emission standards have lessened the overall pollutants, increased demand necessitates increased supply, which...