Science and Health Briefs: Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Published: September 2, 2008

Visitors can journey across the world's most beautiful landscapes Sept. 11-14 and 18-21 during Science Museum Oklahoma's annual Film Fest. Three Imax films show the wonders of land and water while addressing environmental issues.

"Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk” follows river advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and anthropologist Wade Davis and their daughters as they embark on a journey down the Colorado River. The explorers investigate changes in the canyon's ecosystem.

"Wildfire” showcases the wilderness of Idaho, California and Australia, offering an up-close experience of one of the most powerful forces in nature and efforts put forth by trained firefighters.

"Wolves” documents recovery-project efforts and changing attitudes in returning the animals to their natural habitat.

All three films will be shown at a sneak peek from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 9. Sneak peek passes cost $15 in advance and $20 at the door. A regular Film Fest pass that includes all three films, plus one viewing of "Stormchasers” through Oct. 31, costs $30 for adults and $25 for children and people 65 and older.

Passes can be purchased at the museum, 2100 NE 52, or by calling 602-3760. For more information, go online to ScienceMuseumOK.org.

WEATHERFORD — The Stafford Air & Space Museum and NASA will give area educators the chance to learn more about aeronautics, aviation history and the next venture to the moon in a free workshop Sept. 24. The workshop, "Wiley Post to Astronaut General Stafford and Beyond,” is aimed at current and future teachers.

The morning session will cover basic aeronautics with fun hands-on and minds-on activities in science, mathematics, social studies and language arts for grades 3-12. The afternoon session, covering the National Aeronautics and Space Administration endeavor to return to the moon, will use a hands-on activity called "Field Trip to the Moon.” To register, call (580) 772-5871. For more information, go online to www.staffordmuseum.com.

Many theories have sought to explain what causes the baggy lower eyelids that come with aging, but University of California-Los Angeles researchers have found fat expansion in the eye socket is the primary culprit. Researchers say fat excision should be a component of treatment for patients seeking to address this common complaint.

The study, published in the September issue of the peer-reviewed Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, is the first to examine the anatomy of multiple subjects to determine what happens to the lower eyelid with age.

From Staff and Wire Reports

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