Music to our ears. An innovative feature for the Discovery Channel’s Shark Week web page includes an interactive experience that allows users to see how our perception of sharks can be altered by different types of music. From a calm tune to a most ominous one, viewers are able to interpret scenes of sharks in a…
Taking a bite out of this one. Have you ever been curious about what a shark bite looked like, but was never curious enough to make it happen? Well now you don’t have to find out for yourself. In “Shark After Dark,” makeup artist extrodinaire, Andy Schoneberg, helped create what a shark bite would actually look…
When in doubt, use a giant illuminated squid as bait. Inspired by an event that occurred in 2003 when a nine foot female great white shark’s tag was found washed ashore on the Australian coast, David Riggs, an acclaimed filmmaker began a hunt for an even larger predator that could have caused the shark’s unfortunate…
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to participate in a water literacy conference in Kananaskis through my school’s environment club. It was an amazing experience that shed light on water resources in Alberta and its relation to industry. We participated in many workshops, and were able to hear from experts in water related fields.…
For the approximate 200,000 years humans have resided on Earth, we’ve accomplished a lot. From agriculture to electricity, humans have experienced rapid developments and huge breakthroughs in various fields. However, in this process, one important thing was forgotten – how these actions impacted our planet. Fortunately, we are starting to take notice now. The Green…
Some things about the holidays just can’t go forgotten; lights, cookies, a tree, presents and turkey are a few staples that will appear in thousands of homes during the holiday season. The impact these staples have on the environment, however, can very easily be looked over. These things that represent the holidays for so many…