Tag Archives: trees
Satellite maps provide a new way to track deforestation
There's no question that deforestation is a problem, as it affects everything from climate through to biodiversity. But gauging the severity of deforestation isn't easy -- simply measuring lost forest cover doesn't tell you the effect it can have on...
Deal Of The Day: 50% Off On Christmas Tree And Wreath
Psst… did you get your tree yet? It’s time, guys. And unless you want to have to drive up to a pop-up store on some parking lot at the end of town and drag a tree back home on the hood of your car, you’re going to want to do it the civilized way and order it online. We’re selling Christmas trees and wreaths at 50% off.
Christmas is right around the corner and Five Star Christmas Tree Co. wants to help you manage the holiday craziness by taking one item off your to-do list. Fraser fir trees and wreaths are freshly cut and delivered straight to your door for your convenience. You’ve got enough on your plate during the holidays – don’t let decor be one of them.
– Greet your guests w/ a freshly cut, fragrant 22″ wreath, complete w/ pinecones, holly berries, & a bow
– Receive top-tier customer service for your order, including earth-friendly pickup & treecycling when the season ends
– Take the work out of wreath & tree shopping this year thanks to free home delivery in the continental US
That’s for the wreath.
– Spruce up your home w/ a 6-7 ft Fraser fir Christmas tree
– Receive top-tier customer service for your order, including earth-friendly pickup & treecycling when the season ends
– Take the work out of wreath & tree shopping this year thanks to free home delivery in the continental US
The wreath works out to $30, instead of $60. And there are three sizes of trees, ranging from 3′-4′ tall at $40, to 6′-7′ tall at $80.
Human Ancestor ‘Lucy’ Walk and Climbed Trees
Lucy -- the common name accorded to the world-famous fossilized remains of an early human ancestor who lived 3.18 million years ago -- was adept at walking on her two legs as well as climbing trees...
Australian Gum Trees could be Used to Create Jet Fuel
Australian scientists believe they may soon be able to use the country's iconic gum trees to develop enough renewable jet fuel for up to 5 per cent of the world' s aviation industry.Scientists from...
ICYMI: Studying the 1700’s clouds for pollution clues
Today on In Case You Missed It: Scientists at CERN constructed a large chamber to replicate the cloud environment before the world's Industrial Revolution got its start after 1750. The thought had been that there were far fewer clouds on Earth th...
ICYMI: Trees rest their branches at night
Today on In Case You Missed It: There's no doubt you'll be well-acquainted with everything that happened with LinkedIn, Apple and XBox, so today's show will look just a little different. I focused the show on just one story to get a little more in...
Mechanical ‘trees’ generate energy by swaying in the wind
What if windmills looked more like trees? Well, a team of engineers at Ohio State University is looking for answer to that question with structures that resemble trees, but actually create energy when they move in the breeze. That swaying motion from...
Floating Bonsai trees are better than floating speakers
Floating things on magnets makes most things cooler. Bonsai trees are certainly no exception. Kickstarter project "Air Bonsai" combines together magnetic levitation, wee plants and traditional Japanese "monozukuri" (craftsmanship). Using the same mag...
Politician wants to give 200 NYC trees email addresses
You read that right: Upper West Side Councilmember Mark Levine plans to give 200 trees in New York City their own email addresses. His spokesperson, Tyrone Stevens, told Gothamist that the goal is to deepen "public engagement with the trees" -- we'...