Woolly Mammoth back from extinction?

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Dr. Lynda

What are the obvious questions we should ask ourselves before we start bringing extinct species back?

SOURCE: EL-CABRITO

Here are just a few:

• How does it advance the science?
• How is the world better for it?
• What are the downsides?

Recently, I ran across an article that looked deeper. Here’s a few more questions that I haven’t heard much: could extinction be a good thing? Is it “nature’s way”? If extinction is integral in the web of life, who are we to determine what comes and goes?

I know… I know… it’s hard to consider these questions if you are committed to the concept of reversing the havoc human activity has caused Mother Nature’s balance.

But these are some of the questions that Ryan Phelan is asking. She is the Executive Director of Revive and Restore, a project within The Long Now Foundation, with a mission to provide deep ecological enrichment through extinct species revival. If she can entertain these inquiries, then we might do well to do the same.

Reviving extinct species is really wonderful science, but there are scientific ethics to be dealt with.

Today we are going to link you to an amazing conversation with Ryan Phelan that you can read or watch. It’s a great way to really understand the 3 ways revival can happen, and the ethical quandaries. But first, let’s get a feel for the subject with a quick video that lays the groundwork. Take a look…

Via:BBC Earth Unplugged 1

Terrific! This is something we’ve all heard a little about, but I had no idea things were this far advanced.

How do we bring the Wholly Mammoth back from Extinction?

Now it’s time to get serious about the details of this de-extinction… in a funny way! Here’s one more short video that makes us all a little smarter on the science. (This crazy video team produces some fun science videos. They are on the light-side, for me, but let’s not take ourselves so seriously all the time! Still really good information here. Thanks DNews!)

Via:DNews 2

Dnews is a fabulous place to get some science news in a light-hearted way. Check them out on FaceBook!

OK… now we’re ready for the ethical discussion about De-Extinction…

Let’s consider some of those deeper questions. To read Ryan’s wonderful interview click here .

There is also a video in that article that is quite good, but we were unable to embed it here for you. Take some time to get deeper into this fascinating matter, then see what you think. As we like to say on everwideningcircles.com, we have no agenda except to help us all feel a little more hopeful, smarter and more curious. We might make better decisions as more and more people know more.

Thanks for visiting and digging into this insightful topic. You’ll be the smartest person in the room for the rest of your day! (maybe your week!)

5 Reasons You Need a Responsive Website to Let Your Business Grow

Have you paid attention to you lately? Did you notice the alarming number of people glued to their smartphone and tablet? Well, it is no longer a trend but a way of life to be so dependent on mobile devices.

One thing is certain, Mobile is ubiquitous.

Our smartphones are smart enough to perform complex tasks like internet browsing, constant connection to social media feeds, emails, and eCommerce. Tasks which were only possible on desktops can be accomplished on the move.

So why are there so many businesses that haven’t adapted to the mobile market?

Naturally, since the mobile internet use is on the rise, the importance of responsive web design is too. In the past, where you had to design two separate sites for desktop and mobile, are bundled together in one universal mobile-friendly website.

So, at Notion technologies, a Web Designing Company in India based presents you with 5 reasons to convince you to convert to RWD.

1. Google Recommends

Google is the primary search engine which singlehandedly monopolizes the search engine market, so it is a smart move to love what Google loves. Google not only recommends RWD but also favors the mobile optimized sites for searches on the mobile device.  

Even from the SEO perspective, a single website is much better than a separate website for mobile and desktops.

With 67% market share, when Google speaks, designers listen. And now Google states that RWD is not only the industry standard but also the future of mobile browsing.

2. Website Many Devices

RWD provides easy navigation and seamless transition between different screen sizes and multiple devices. You can check for something on the mobile device and yet continue to the same website on the desktop without hampering the user experience.

3. Easy Management  

Taking care of separate desktop and the mobile site requires having separate Google Adwords campaigns, SEO campaigns, and separate Google Analytics reports. Managing one site is, of course, far easier than managing two sites, it’s just simple mathematics.

You can also incorporate mobile specific keywords which will universally work alongside the desktop version. Targeting keywords that are frequently used on smartphones will help you circle down on the estimated client base. Invest and contact an agency which offers SEO services in Mumbai for professional support.

4. Speed is the deal breaker

The content on the web page should load under/between 2-3 seconds according to Google PageSpeed Developers. This gets tricky for a desktop website to load fast on the move, but it is also observed that people often don’t wait long enough for the site to load. Optimize your web media to load quicker.

5. RWD Is a Money Saver

Responsive web design calls for one single website across all devices, thus the extra expenses of maintain two separate sites are cut down. Furthermore, a complicated, well-crafted responsive design can be expensive, but once published, you can easily maintain it. Plus it is always economical to design one website instead of two, wouldn’t you agree too?