Fox News report on prairie dog debate. Should residents be able to "take care" of the prairie dog situation? Should the prairie dog be taken off the endangered list so that residents can take matters in their own hands?
Philosophical chairs debate
No, not cockroaches and ants. These bugs are tiny, single-celled bacteria you can’t see. They blanket your skin. They also fill your stomach, intestines, lungs and mouth.
Don’t worry about being less than human, though. Bacterial cells are very small. All of these bugs make up only between 1 and 3 percent of your body weight.
This a fascinating article about the Cascadian fault line. Scientists track evidence of past earthquakes along the fault. Relates to Japan's tsunami. Lots of good vocabulary