Gaming links

What makes a video game "good?"  Here are some opinions.

Role of key genetic catalyst for human diversity discovered

Role of key genetic catalyst for human diversity discovered

The evolution of evolution. It seems likely that some highly successful mammals (humans, mice, rats, canines) have evolved higher rates of diversification in order to evolve more quickly (successfully).

Game-building links

Your classwork/homework is to research game design at the following links:

http://www.stormthecastle.com/mainpages/videogametutorial/how_to_make_a_video_game.htm

http://freeartsoftware.com/game-making-software.htm

http://www.make-video-games.com/

http://www.yoyogames.com/make

GCC News

As is often the case nowadays, there's lots of global climate change news coming out and none of it is encouraging.  From acidification of the Mediterranean to the decline of horseshoe crabs, the worlds oceans seem to be poised to take it on the chin.  At least former global warming skeptics are starting to pay attention.