No risk, no reward: The power of risk taking for your career
By Jo Miller From Mashable “If you’re not taking risks in your career,” says Valerie Oswalt, vice president of sales, west area for Mondelēz International, “you might actually be creating more risk for yourself.” For Oswalt, the chance to make…
Ocean acidification poses a latent danger to fishing nations
By Analia Murias From Fish Information & Services A group of 30 scientists meeting in South Korea warned fishing countries, and especially those in the Caribbean, of the increasing ocean acidification. Because to the Caribbean nations fishing is an important…
Why isn’t Silicon Valley doing more to fight Ebola?
From The Daily Beast Witnessing arguably the worst public health crisis of the 21st century, the industry that claims to be changing the world is nowhere to be found. Where have all the tech titans gone? The executives of Silicon…
Research explains why you think you see Jesus in a grilled cheese sandwich
By Stephanie Pappas, Senior Writer for LiveScience From Mashable The man in the moon. Jesus in toast. The Virgin Mary in a grilled cheese sandwich. Faces are everywhere — even when they’re not, strictly speaking, supposed to be. Now, new…
creepy, freaky creatures
Ghoulish photos: creepy, freaky creatures that are (mostly) harmless By Matt Shipman, Live Science From snaggletoothed sharks to giant crabs, nature is full of animals that frighten people — often for no good reason. Here’s a collection of critters that…
Mouse Study: Oxytocin regulates female sexual behavior
By Traci Pedersen Associate News Editor Psych Central The “cuddle” hormone oxytocin may play a particularly strong role in regulating female sexual behavior, according to a new mouse study by scientists at Rockefeller University. Oxytocin is released naturally during moments…
Little Cayman marine institute to celebrate the sea with Blue Gala
From CCMI Located in pristine Little Cayman, the Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) is Cayman’s only non-profit, non-governmental organisation dedicated to understanding and protecting the islands’ coral reefs and the life they support. Join us as we host our 10th…
Consolidated Water develops 2 most energy efficient plants in world
CWCO Windsor, Blue Hills Plants, Two of the Most Energy Efficient in the World Consolidated Water Co. Platinum Sponsor at CWWA Conference NASSAU, N.P… (October 9, 2014)… Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ: CWCO), which develops and operates seawater desalination plants…
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Scripps Alumna leads successful collaboration for sustainable ocean regulations in Barbuda
By Mia Mendola From Scripps Inst. of oceanography Scripps PhD alum Ayana Elizabeth Johnson has partnered with the government and people of Barbuda to implement sustainable ocean regulations Oct 10, 2014 Barbuda is a serene Caribbean island with a small,…
WWF spotlights the tech that is conserving the planet
By Lyndsey Gilpin From TechRepublic Jon Hoekstra, chief scientist of WWF, discussed how new technologies are playing a central role in global conservation efforts at SXSWEco on Wednesday. Can technology save the planet? According to Jon Hoekstra, chief scientist for…
