Science in Action 

June 23, 2008

Summer Triangle

The hallmark star pattern of the summer sky is discussed by Bing Quock with the Morrison Planetarium.

 
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Filed under: Astronomy, Morrison Planetarium — SIA @ 1:00 am

Milky Way

Morrison Planetarium’s Bing Quock shares myths about the Milky Way galaxy.

 
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Filed under: Astronomy, Morrison Planetarium — SIA @ 1:00 am

June 20, 2008

SKY TOUR Summer 2008

Take a tour of the summer night sky with Bing Quock of the Morrison Planetarium on this edition of Science in Action.

 
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Filed under: Astronomy, Morrison Planetarium, Sky Tour — SIA @ 7:13 am

June 16, 2008

Ants

Entomologist Brian Fisher talks about this fascinating and surprisingly diverse group of organisms.

 
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Filed under: Insects — SIA @ 1:00 am

Coast Redwoods

Botanist Roberta Brett explains why these unique trees thrive along the Northern California coast.

 
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Filed under: Plants — SIA @ 1:00 am

June 9, 2008

Rocks and Biological Diversity

Dr. Carol Tang tells a fascinating story about a rock and an insect-digesting plant.

 
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Filed under: Geology — SIA @ 1:00 am

Serpentine

Did you know that this is the California State Rock? Learn all about it from botanist Roberta Brett.

 
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Filed under: Geology — SIA @ 1:00 am

June 2, 2008

Hotspots

There are 34 designated hotspots around the world and California is one of them. Dr. Carol Tang explains.

 
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Filed under: Education, Research — SIA @ 1:00 am
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