The latest Insights and Discoveries from the World of Science.
Climate Change insights from Antarctica
The covariation of carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration and temperature in Antarctic ice-core records suggests a close link between CO2 and climate during the Pleistocene ice ages. The role and relative importance of CO2 in producing these climate changes remains unclear, however, in part because the ice-core deuterium record reflects local rather than global temperature. Read the full article.
Gigantic Feathered Dinosaur Discovered in China
Direct evidence for the presence of extensively feathered gigantic dinosaurs are offering new insights into early feather evolution. Read the full article.
This story is also covered by National Geographic. Read their article.
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Exploring the Titanic
Filmmaker and explorer James Cameron heads a commemorative line-up of premiere documentaries from National Geographic about the biggest, most technologically advanced ship of its time, the R.M.S. Titanic, which sank on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City, one hundred years ago – on April 15th.
The special two-night Titanic Event airs on the National Geographic Channel starts Sunday, April 8th at 8:00 pm ET/PT. Check your local listings for times in other regions.
Titanic: The Final Word with James Cameron takes viewers on the ultimate forensic investigation of how an unsinkable ship sank on that April day.
Save the Titanic with Bob Ballard retraces the steps of the people who set sail on that fateful journey.
You also will find a number of Titanic-related online special features this month, such as full episodes of past National Geographic Titanic videos like Secrets of the Titanic and Rebuilding Titanic. Plus, new extra-sharp underwater photos of the remaining wreckage, special online games, and fascinating new historical and scientific information. In addition National Geographic have included materials especially for children and teachers.
Lastly, be sure to pick-up a copy of this month’s National Geographic magazine which features the “Unseen Titanic” and uses new technologies to reveal the most intimate images of this famous wreck.
