Sparks and Seeds for Learning: March 2015

Monday, 30 March 2015

Magic by Shel Silverstein

Monday, 23 March 2015

Trophic Cascade at Yellowstone National Park

One of the most exciting scientific findings of the last 50 years is called a trophic cascade.

A trophic cascade starts at the top of the food chain and tumbles to the bottom. One of the best examples of this happened in Yellowstone National Park in 1995 when wolves were reintroduced.

Watch the video to see how everything changed - even the river!

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This 55 foot tall sculpture was a feature of the 2013 Burning Man Festival.

It is constructed out of welded steel rods and balls and covered in stainless steel mesh skin. It featured an interactive lighting effects that made it constantly change.

Visual Puns by Shanghai Tango

Cartoons by Shaghai Tango

Artist Creates Vivid images and Collages with Flowers

Seattle-based artist Bridget Beth Collins creates her artwork using flowers and plants.

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"Skeleton Flowers" Turn Transparent in the Rain

Photo via Minkara

Diphylleia grayi has white petals that turn transparent upon contact with water. During light rain showers, the petals become clear as glass, hence it's name "skeleton flower."

The plant can be found growing on moist, wooded mountainsides in the colder regions of Japan and China in late spring.

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