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Volcanoes: Under Pressure
Pressure. Pushing down on me. Pressing down on you. – David Bowie / Queen, 1981 Recently, the blogosphere has been abuzz about earthquakes. Can one trigger another? Are they becoming […]
Another Volcano-Related Word We Can’t Pronounce
If you thought the name of Iceland’s currently-erupting volcano was hard to pronounce, try this word. It’s a possible side effect of inhaling volcanic dust particles – and one of […]
Why I Help: Amy Sandoz Sees The Future
[In honor of National Volunteer Week we’re featuring a volunteer every day here on the blog!] No, she’s not a psychic. But volunteer Amy Sandoz sees the very real possibility […]
This New First Aid Device Sucks… Literally
Yes, literally. An MIT student has invented an amazing new low-tech, $3 suction device that helps open wounds heal faster. Researchers have known for a while that suction quickens the […]
Youth Blood Challenges Update
Here is a quick update on the youth blood challenges… Results have been updated on the High School Challenge website! Remember, the schools with the highest percentage of blood donation […]
iPads, Accelerometers and Empire 2.0!
Sounds intriguing, right? If you’re a fan of NPR, tech gadgets or just staying awake at the office, tune in live to our latest Ready Radio show, hosted by PDX.FM! […]
Giant Cloud of Volcanic Ash Disrupts Flights in Europe
The Big Picture blog has a collection of incredible photos from Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull (I dare you to try to pronounce that!) volcanic eruption, which is disrupting flights across northern Europe […]
“Double Down” Looks Deliciously Dangerous
When biting into a sandwich, do you ever think, “As an avid carnivore, why am I hiding this tasty bacon between slices of low-calorie, unfried, unfun bread?” If you think […]
Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up
Welcome to the Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-sized links for you. It’s a non-comprehensive sampling […]
Augmenting Reality for Blood in Japan
The idea of giving blood is popping up all over the place! I had a pretty low-key night yesterday, yet still found a ‘Give Blood’ advertisement in the first level […]