Nicolas Weidinger, at Palo Alto’s Institute for the Future, watches as a MakerBot 3D printer churns out a knurled and threaded bolt in only a few minutes. Seth figures it would take him two afternoons to do this on a lathe, assuming he could do it at all.
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The cover of "The Exultant Ark". A mother bonobo tosses her baby into the air.
In our episode “Happy Daze“, Molly spoke to biologist Jonathan Balcombe about the role of play and pleasure in the animal kingdom. He’s collected over a hundred images of happy animals in his book “The Exultant Ark - A Pictorial Tour of Animal Pleasure”, and Jonathan was kind enough to let us share some of those images with you! If you have our smartphone app, be sure to check out our bonus segment “The Exultant Ark” where he and Molly discuss the significance of these images – or just scroll through and enjoy!
You can find more about Jonathan and his work at his website: www.jonathanbalcombe.com
Two polar bears wrestle in Manitoba, Canada
An owl expresses its affection with nibbles.
Three macaws demonstrate their close relationship through the act of allopreening
A Norway Rat named Delphiniums Blue gets a tickle from his human companion.
A domestic dog is groomed by a group of wild langurs.
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It’s the down-under wonder: the Indian Pacific Railway. For three days and nights, this fabled train will haul you across the spectacular southern landscapes of Australia, crossing from one coast to the other.
The Indian Pacific is just one component of an unforgettable trip to the land of koalas and kangaroos to see the total solar eclipse of November 14, 2012. It’s your chance to join SETI Institute senior astronomer Seth Shostak on a journey that will make you the envy of your friends, and might finally garner some respect from your in-laws.
To find out more about itinerary, accomodation, and pricing, send an e-mail inquiry to MWT Associates at tours@melitatrips.com. Space is limited, but the impact of this remarkable excursion is not.
