Science Stuff

Could Fuji-san Erupt Soon?

The following article is an interesting read on if Mt Fuji might erupt in the next couple of years. For us in Yokohama – the most we need to worry about is lots of ash in the air….

http://www.news.com.au/travel/news/why-mt-fuji-is-a-ticking-time-bomb/story-e6frfq80-1226551186833

Facebook Friends – You Are What You Post

Students are often told to be careful on Facebook – here is an example of what can happen to adults that ‘Friend’ people that they do not know….

http://www.theage.com.au/technology/technology-news/nato-breached-by-facebook-friend-20120312-1utn7.html

Is the moon still geologically active?

For many years, we have seen the moon as a solid piece of rock in the sky. Well, we might be wrong….

 

http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2012/02/24/3437977.htm?topic=space&WT.svl=healthscience3

Humans & Bonobo’s – Are We Really That Special??

We as humans often think that we are the only species to communicate through anything apart from noise and body language. This short documentary (although a bit strange) shows that us humans may not be as special as we think we are…..

Susan Savage (Bonobo’s)