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February 23, 2009

Catching Black Rats by Hand - Once in 48 years

By sometimes blinded

It's a complex cycle. Bamboo flowers about once in 48 years and the rat population explodes. The last time was in the late 50's. Nova producers capture the explosion on camera . . . and explain the filming and circumstance. Catch the episode this Tuesday.

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It's a complex cycle. Bamboo flowers about once in 48 years and the rat population explodes. The last time was in the late 50's. Nova producers capture the explosion on camera . . . and explain the filming and circumstance. Catch the episode this Tuesday.

Authors Bio:
BS's and MS in math, chemistry, and geology. Have worked in rad con, chem labs, environmental monitoring, and education. Spent 2 years with research lab developing methods for remediation of contaminated sites (organic solvents and biological warfare agents). Have taught math and science in public and private schools, as well as college and university. Have experience in custodial services as a fall-back profession: when we no longer need educators, we will still need custodians.
Science is a passion. Music is the window.

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