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Monday, August 27, 2012

Maths and Stats by Email 28 August 2012

Maths and Stats by Email 28 August 2012:  in this week's newsletter, try a Battleship style game that can be played with pen and paper, see if you can solve this week's brain teaser and learn how math can help keep drivers safe!

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NASA - Biography of Neil Armstrong

NASA - Biography of Neil Armstrong: Astronaut Neil Armstrong died this week at the age of 82.  He was the first man to walk on the moon.  Read about his life in this NASA article.

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Zap! Cartoonist raises money for Tesla Museum


Web Cartoonist Raises $1 Million For Tesla Museum : NPR: Who was Nicolai Tesla? If you don't know, check out this story! A hint - you have him to thank every time you flip on a light...!  Read the story or click the link at the top of the article and listen to the podcast. 'via Blog this'

Science by Email 24 August 2012

Science by Email 24 August 2012:  Try some "salty science"! Check out the latest Science by Email newsletter!

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Monday, August 20, 2012

Maths and Stats by Email - 14 August 2012

Maths and Stats by Email - 14 August 2012:  Wait a minute, this is a SCIENCE blog.  Well, math and science are inter-related! In this issue of Math and Stats, learn who Fibonacci was and see how math appears in nature all around you!

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SoundGecko

SoundGecko: "http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/48084815/ns/technology_and_science-space/"  Here's a neat app that will convert any printed online article into a podcast!  Don't have time to read that article that caught your eye? Now you can listen to it while you are on the bus or out jogging! Check it out!

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Live | The JASON Project

Live | The JASON Project:  Check out some of the live webcasts coming up! You can ask scientists questions about their research!

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Tar Sands: When This Oil Spills, It's 'A Whole New Monster' : NPR

Tar Sands: When This Oil Spills, It's 'A Whole New Monster' : NPR: Read the article or listen to a podcast of the article to learn about what tar sands are and why they could create huge environmental problems.

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Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS

Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS:PSYCHOLOGY OF CONSUMPTION - Why planning a lifestyle change often backfires, why buying larger quantities doesn't always mean a better deal, and the relationship between speed of consumption and satisfaction, Also: did hunter-gatherers really use more calories than people living today? And an unmanned aircraft maps an archaeological site in Peru in record time.

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Thursday, August 9, 2012

Birds on the run: what makes ostriches so fast? | Science in School

Birds on the run: what makes ostriches so fast? | Science in School:  Check out this article to learn why ostriches can run so fast!  At the bottom of the article, you will find a slideshow that explores how we move, an introduction to biomechanics and more!

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Saturday, August 4, 2012

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ecogeeks/~3/NjEczVYE6I8/august.php

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ecogeeks/~3/NjEczVYE6I8/august.php: Check out Ecogeek's August video - the Chemistry of Sports! If you like this video, check out their other topices - fashion, climate and more!

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Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS

Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAASINVENTION - More lifelike robots. Headlights that can see past raindrops. And a pair of goggles that could improve your memory. Also, scientists have developed the world's lightest material.

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Friday, August 3, 2012

Science Friday

Science Friday:
videos, podcasts, and more!
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Secret Life of Scientists & Engineers | PBS

Secret Life of Scientists & Engineers | PBS: check out this cool new video series!

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NOVA | The Elegant Universe: Series ...

NOVA | The Elegant Universe: Series ...:
Watch this series online - visit the NOVA site!


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Science by email

Science by email: This newsletter looks at the important role of ships in scientific discoveries! Win your own lego Investigator ship, test your knowledge of marine animals with an online quiz and more!

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Interested in Space?


This website offers a comprehensive overview of our solar system. There is a lot of great information, the latest space news and links to books and astronomy clubs and websites where you can continue your explorations!The Solar System

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

: PBS LearningMedia

: PBS LearningMedia  What are scientists are learning from T-Rex blood? Check out this video clip and find out!