Discovery Earth: Superorganisms
February 23, 2009
Sorry for loud pups in this video update. I'll try to do better next week.
- News: Hidden Layers Trigger Red Tides
Researchers have discovered how layers in ocean water can help concentrate toxic red-tide organisms so they can communicate and do their dirty work.
- IM Interview: Science of Superorganisms
Researchers Kay Bidle and Vardi Assaf chat with Larry O'Hanlon about the awesome power or trillions of microbes working together.
- Slideshow: Larger Than Life
The meek don't need to inherit the Earth -- they already own it. Superorganisms made of trillions of microbes have been around for billions of years and they rule! Take a look at a slideshow of what are arguably the largest lifeforms on the planet.
- Earth Pub Blog: Are We A Superorganism Yet?
Larry O'Hanlon looks into the ways in which humanity is, and is not, cutting it as a superorganism. The good news is, we can learn from the best.
Check back in later for the Discovery superorganism video as well.
Discuss super organisms at the Earth Pub Blog.
What are those puppies? They look cute. and how old are they? Terriers?
Posted by: Arun Srini | April 26, 2009 at 03:30 AM