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FORESTIA – A Simulation Game on Sustainable Forest Management. Did you know? Boreal forests have their own integrated cooling system! They emit particles that thicken clouds, thus making the ground cooler. Earn neurons by answering science quizzes. Welcome to the island of FORESTIA, world of a thousand forest mysteries. FORESTIA is an island of the GAME FOR SCIENCE virtual world, where you will meet Kalikasan, a very unusual naturalist. You will also find the simulation and strategy game FORESTIA. The island of FORESTIA conceals other secrets that will be gradually revealed by the naturalist through mini-games, video clips, and document files. GAME FOR SCIENCE launches a virtual forest With a new simulation and strategy game from CREO, young people can now experience the inherent challenges of sustainable forest management.

Directly accessible free of charge on-line at ( the game can also be accessed through GAME FOR SCIENCE ( a science-themed virtual world and education portal. Magnifying the Universe. Embed this infographic on your site! <iframe width="500" height="323" scrolling="no" src=" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />Copyright 2012.

<a href=" the Universe</a> by <a href=" Sleuth</a>. The above is an interactive infographic. We have also developed a complimentary poster that you can view here: Sizes of the Universe poster. If you're technically inclined, here's a look at the references we used to construct these infographics: Facts About The Universe. Introduction: This interactive infographic from Number Sleuth accurately illustrates the scale of over 100 items within the observable universe ranging from galaxies to insects, nebulae and stars to molecules and atoms. While other sites have tried to magnify the universe, no one else has done so with real photographs and 3D renderings. How To Use: Credits: Interactive: China Widens its Reach - Forbes.com. Exploriments.