Yellowstone's Ancient Supervolcano: Only Lukewarm?

The geysers of Yellowstone National Park owe their eistence to the "Yellowstone hotspot"--a region of molten rock buried deep beneath Yellowstone, geologists have found. But how hot is this "hotspot," and what's causing it?In an effort to find out, Derek Schutt of Colorado State University and Ken Dueker of the University of Wyoming took the hotspot's temperature.The scientists published results of their research, funded by the National Science ... More at http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=112126&govDel=USNSF_51 This is an NSF News item.

Real-World Lessons in Virtual World

It's bad enough that I haven't found a mate. I'm also hungry and I'm losing stamina. I've lost the rest of my group and a large grizzly bear has positioned himself across my path. What's a wolf to do?Adopting the identity of a wolf is the key to learning about wolf behavior and ecology in WolfQuest, a computer game developed and hosted by the Minnesota Zoo with funding from the National Science Foundation. WolfQuest is one example of how, through computer gaming technology, learning ... More at http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=112127&govDel=USNSF_51 This is an NSF News item.