The RSPB has made its debut into the world of Smartphone technology by launching two apps for the iPhone. The apps provide nature lovers with a bounty of information on things from wildlife and habitats to local events and the charity’s 200+ nature reserves. loveNature, is free to download, and allows you browse RSPB reserves, find out what events and activities the … [Read more...] about RSPB launch iPhone apps
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Met Office WoW site passes 12.5m observations mark
The Met Office Weather Observations Website - WOW, has received more than 12.5 million weather observations from weather enthusiasts from more than 116 countries. Launched in June, WOW is a partnership with the Royal Meteorological Society and supported by the Department of Education. The aim is to help educate children about the weather and encourage further growth in … [Read more...] about Met Office WoW site passes 12.5m observations mark
ForestXplorer iPhone app helps in the forest
The Forestry Commission in England has launched a new iphone app to help visitors identify and learn about trees found in local woodlands. Already an award winning bit of software it also allows users to download handy trail maps learn about trees with an easy to use tree identifier. search for sites by event or activity find basic information such as opening … [Read more...] about ForestXplorer iPhone app helps in the forest
Northern Lights available online
The world-wide web has a new window on the universe as the AuroraMAX online observatory begins streaming Canada's northern lights live over the Internet. AuroraMAX, is a new web portal dedicated to the science and the splendour of the aurora borealis, it is a collaborative public engagement initiative between the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), the University of Calgary, … [Read more...] about Northern Lights available online
Big Garden Birdwatch 30-31 January 2010
Now in it's 31st year the RSPB big Garden Birdwatch is hoping to gather even more sightings of garden birds than ever before. Around half a million people are expected to be watching the garden birds this weekend (30-31 January 2010) for the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch. As Britain has endured its harshest winter since the launch of Big Garden Birdwatch over 30 years … [Read more...] about Big Garden Birdwatch 30-31 January 2010