25 January 2007 16:00
Plate Tectonics, the Cause of Earthquakes
The plates consist of an outer layer of the Earth, the lithosphere, which is cool enough to behave as a more or less rigid shell. Occasionally the hot asthenosphere of the Earth finds a weak place in the lithosphere to rise buoyantly as a plume, or hotspo
Plate tectonics animations
These animations were originally produced for the US Geological Survey video Secrets in Stone. They have been converted to animated gifs for web display. You may use these animations for any educational purpose, we simply request that you cite the US Geol
A Science Odyssey: You Try It: Plate Tectonics
Even though the theory of continental drift was proposed in 1912 by Alfred Wegener, the idea of moving continents wasn't generally accepted until the early 1960s. That's when Wegener's theory was resurrected by Harry Hess, Robert Dietz, Fred Vine, and Dru
24 January 2007 20:00
Come on in - the water's lovely | Life | Guardian Unlimited
Elaine Morgan, champion of the aquatic ape hypothesis, is finally being taken seriously. Libby Brooks meets her
Global Exchange - Building People-to-People Ties
by 1 otherGlobal Exchange is a membership-based international human rights organization dedicated to promoting social, economic and environmental justice around the world. Learn more.
24 January 2007 19:00
Wisdom of the World, Graceful Passages, Companion Arts
Wisdom of the World is a unique media company. We create and publish musical and spoken word responses to the challenges of living. Our products are infused with heart and guided by a humanitarian spirit.
NRDC's Earth Action Center
NRDC is the nation's most effective environmental action organization. We use law, science and the support of 1.2 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all li
Science and technology information from Scientific American
by 16 othersScientific American, the oldest continuously published magazine in the U.S., has been bringing its readers unique insights about developments in science and technology for more than 150 years.
