The Genesis Gene

A “really exciting discovery” has been made by some scientists. The gene that is responsible for kick-starting a new life form into existence has been identified.

When sperm and an egg meet the sperm must change\, and it is that transformation that has been studied. All life-forms basically have to go through the same process so this discovery can be used throughout the study of biology.

Wild Salmon Find A Voice


Well not the salmon themselves per say, but in the hit series Boston Public where over 15 million viewers recently watched an episode which spoke about the issues of salmon farming and its effects on wild salmon populations. Using humour and drama, the hit series had three clear messages including how sea lice from salmon farms are threatening BC’s wild salmon, solutions to the problem and how to learn if you are in fact eating farmed salmon at a restaurant or from a fish market.

From the show…….

Alan Shore: Oh my God. This book! The Stain Upon the Sea. It’s all about these sea lice.
Denny Crane: Interesting.
Alan Shore: They call them cling-ons.
Denny Crane: Did you say Klingons?
Alan Shore: They really could wipe out salmon if something isn’t done.

It’s nice to see television making statements that can help spread awareness on important issues such as these. To learn more about the impacts of salmon farms on the natural environment you can check out this site.

Female Firefighters in Iran

Iran has something that is unique for the Middle East: the only all-female firefighter squad.

From The Christian Science Monitor:

“Not every rescue requires a feminine touch. But in the Islamic Republic, which tolerates little public mixing of the genders, the 11 women here are breaking new ground and creating a model for cities across the country. They also represent a strain of pragmatic progressivism in Iran that is rarely matched elsewhere in the region.”