Science by Email | Best of 2013, Christmas crystals

Science by Email | Best of 2013, Christmas crystals:  Check out this month's at home activity! Make your own crystals!!



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Maths and Stats by Email | Prime numbers, Advent puzzle

Maths and Stats by Email | Prime numbers, Advent puzzle: "Article: Why do mathematicians care about prime numbers?  
   

Once again, the maths world is celebrating a triumph regarding prime numbers. Earlier this year we reported on a new result by mathematician Yitang Zhang. His proof showed that there were infinitely many pairs of primes within 70 million of each other. Several mathematicians took Yitang’s work and refined the range from 70 million down to 4680. Now James Maynard has written a proof bringing the range down to 600, and has also investigated triplets and larger collections of primes. But why are mathematicians so interested in prime numbers?
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Bottle nose Dolphins Address Loved ones By Name

Bottle nose Dolphins Address Loved ones By Name:

Check out these interesting articles! Topics range from dolphins addressing each other by name, doctors using maggots (eww!) to remove dead tissue from patients, and new organs being grown...in a lab! Wow!

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Science by Email | Antibacterial silicon, Floating arms

Science by Email | Antibacterial silicon, Floating arms: "News: Bacteria spiked by black silicon    
Recently in Science by Email we explained how some microbes keep us healthy. Unfortunately, not all microorganisms are helpful, and some cause illness. Recent discoveries could help keep nasties at bay."

Read the rest of the article, take a short survey for a chance to win a GoPro and try this week's at home activity -"Floating Arms"!

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Boogie Boogie Hedgehog - Parry Gripp

Cute insectivore video!

Snowy owls spotted across New Hampshire | Escape Outside - WMUR Home

Snowy owls spotted across New Hampshire | Escape Outside - WMUR Home  Keep your eyes open; they have been spotted on the Seacoast!

Marine Mammals

NOVA scienceNOW : 49 - Picky Eaters, Smart Marine Mammals, Sangeeta Bha...

And The Mammals Laid Eggs (Full Documentary)

Ultimate Wildlife: Mammals

Eddy Cartaya: My glacier cave discoveries | Video on TED.com

Eddy Cartaya: My glacier cave discoveries | Video on TED.com: "Snow Dragon. Pure Imagination. Frozen Minotaur. These are the names Eddy Cartaya and his climbing partner Brent McGregor gave three glacier caves that they were the first to explore. As the Sandy Glacier slowly slides down Mount Hood in Oregon, the caves and tunnels inside it morph annually thanks to warm water from above and warm air from below. At TEDYouth, Cartaya takes us inside these magical spaces where the ice glows in bright blues and greens, and where artifacts rain from the ceiling."

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Chameleon Colors Act Like a Mood Ring : Discovery News

Chameleon Colors Act Like a Mood Ring : Discovery News: "“The neat thing about chameleon color change is that it is under both hormonal and nervous system control, as well as being sensitive to light and temperature,” lead author Russell Ligon, of Arizona State University’s School of Life Sciences, told Discovery News." Check out these cool photos!



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Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS

Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS: " Podcast for 6 December 2013 - LIFE ON THE EGDE - The challenges facing endangered California Condors when they return to the wild. Could armadillos help end blindness? How scientists can tell that sharks really are what they eat. Fuel from the sea. And, unraveling the mysteries of glowing blue slime.
NOVEMBER 15, 2013 Podcast for 15 November 2013 - YOUNG BRAINS - Just how long does the teenage brain take to mature? How teenagers with autism see things differently. And, scientists reverse autistic-like symptoms in adolescent mice. Also: can you put barcodes on brain cells? And, what casino rats can tell us about gambling addiction."

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Wolverines! One of the most elusive mammals captured in stunning detail!

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/wolverine-chasing-the-phantom/full-episode/6078/ Click the link to go to Nature's website to watch the full episode!

Science by Email | Sharks, Acidic oceans

Science by Email | Sharks, Acidic oceans: "News: The science of sharks  
   

Following a fatal attack off New South Wales, sharks are once again in the spotlight. As tragic as these events are, shark attacks are so rare, scientists aren’t sure why humans are bitten at all."



Read more about sharks and check out this week's at home activity to learn about pH and ocean environments! If you do try the at home activity, make sure you have an adult present!  I would recommend safety goggles and be aware that you don't want to get bromothymol blue in your mouth.

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Science by Email | Microbiome, Fats

Science by Email | Microbiome, Fats: "News: The friends you may not know you had  
   

Coral reefs, rainforests, wetlands – these are just a few examples of ecosystems. But you don’t have to go travelling far and wide to find them. You have your own personal ecosystem that goes wherever you go: your microbiome."  Read about your bacterial buddies here!  Also, try this week's at home activity and learn about how different fats affect your body!



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Latest from Science News for Students

Latest from Science News for Students: "Many people report seeing their own hands moving in the dark, a new study finds. In these people, brain areas responsible for motion appear to fool vision centers into seeing what they would have — if there had been enough light to do so. Read More"

X-Ray eyes? Man-made earthquakes? Read on!
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How a flying robot helps a bedridden man

How a flying robot helps a bedridden man: "Paralyzed by a stroke, Henry Evans uses a telepresence robot to take the stage -- and show how new robotics, tweaked and personalized by a group called Robots for Humanity, help him live his life."

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Science News Editor's Picks

Science News Editor's Picks:  Solar explosions, what NOT to use to kill bedbugs, how butterflies keep dry and more in this online edition of Science News Editor's Picks!

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The Week in Plagues: A World Without Antibiotics, Why You're Not Drowning in Poop, and More | Popular Science

The Week in Plagues: A World Without Antibiotics, Why You're Not Drowning in Poop, and More | Popular Science: All you wanted to know about bacteria and more!

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Japanese Crane Courtship Dance

Emerson found an awesome short video clip of the Japanese Crane courtship dance. Check it out! http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/winged-planet/videos/japanese-crane-courtship-dance.htm

Flickr: The Marsupials and Monotremes Pool

Flickr: The Marsupials and Monotremes Pool:  Cool photos of marsupials and monotremes!

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Science by Email | Cyclones, Cold fronts

Science by Email | Cyclones, Cold fronts: "News: Super storms    

A massive storm called Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines earlier this month. One of the largest storms ever observed, it has caused widespread destruction in the island nation."

Read the rest of the article and try this week's at home activity - Make Your Own Weatherfront!!

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Science by Email | Fire balloon

Science by Email | Fire balloon: "News: Scorched earth not so barren      

With dry conditions and high temperatures, the risk of bushfires increases over the Australian summer. But while the destructive nature of fire cannot be denied, fire still plays an important role in some ecosystems."

This week's try at home is awesome - the fire proof balloon!  You will need parental supervision for this activity!!
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Science by Email | Auroras, Pollen

Science by Email | Auroras, Pollen: "News: Aurora origins  
   

On a dark night, far from the Equator, you might be lucky enough to spot an aurora: a shimmering, colourful glow in the sky. This natural light show has captivated people for thousands of years. While it is mostly associated with cold, dark nights near the poles, auroras have a much brighter, warmer origin: the Sun." REad more and check out this week's at home activity!



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Video -- World's Weirdest: Baby Toads Born from Mom's Back -- National Geographic

Video -- World's Weirdest: Baby Toads Born from Mom's Back -- National Geographic:  Surinam Sea Toad video

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Grégoire Courtine: The paralyzed rat that walked | Video on TED.com

Grégoire Courtine: The paralyzed rat that walked | Video on TED.com: A spinal cord injury can sever the communication between your brain and your body, leading to paralysis. Fresh from his lab, Grégoire Courtine shows a new method -- combining drugs, electrical stimulation and a robot -- that could re-awaken the neural pathways and help the body learn again to move on its own. See how it works, as a paralyzed rat becomes able to run and navigate stairs.

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Maths and Stats by Email | Smell the rainbow, Maths bagel

Maths and Stats by Email | Smell the rainbow, Maths bagel: "What about smell? Humans can smell a wide range of scents, from farts to flowers. However, we don’t know nearly as much about smell as we do about sight. Do we have physical receptors for each smell, or can we even describe most scents as a mixture of a few basic smells?  Learn more about smells and try the at home activity -Maths Bagel!
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True vampires | Student Science

True vampires | Student Science: "In 2006, a vampire bit Jennifer Zaspel. No, not the fantasy kind, with a pasty face, black cape and sharp teeth. This vampire was real — and a moth." Read about real vampires!

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How sharks survived the ‘Great Dying’ | Student Science

How sharks survived the ‘Great Dying’ | Student Science: "By leaving their coastal homes, some sharks survived an event that caused mass extinctions of other species - read the whole article online!
BY JANET RALOFF 5:59PM, NOVEMBER 1, 2013"



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Science by Email | Sleep, Chaos

Science by Email | Sleep, Chaos: "News: The need for sleep  
   

You’ve been up since early morning, had a long day at school and it’s late in the day. Your eyes are tired, it’s hard to concentrate and you’re trying not to yawn. It sounds like you’re ready to sleep."

After reading this week's article, try the at home activity "Pendulum Pandemonium"!

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As Many Exceptions As Rules

As Many Exceptions As Rules:  Zombies: They really do exist- read this to learn more!



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Maths and Stats by Email | Debts and deficits

Maths and Stats by Email | Debts and deficits: "Article: Debts and deficits  


In the United States, there’s a lot of political news about a ‘deficit crisis’ or a ‘debt ceiling crisis’. In terms of finance, what is the difference between a debt and a deficit, and why are they causing problems overseas?" Check out the video after reading the article.  Also, learn how math can be used to predict political problems!

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Science by Email | Nobel prize, Catching waves

Science by Email | Nobel prize, Catching waves: "News: Nobel prize awarded for chemistry simulations  
   

Three United States scientists shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry last week for creating powerful computer programs to simulate chemical reactions. Like flight simulators and climate modelling, these programs calculate and crunch numbers to replicate the real world as closely as possible."
Read the full article and check out this month's try at home activity "Catch a Wave"

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Cell growth discovery has implications for targeting cancer

Cell growth discovery has implications for targeting cancer: "Oct. 11, 2013 — The way cells divide to form new cells -- to support growth, to repair damaged tissues, or simply to maintain our healthy adult functioning -- is controlled in previously unsuspected ways UC San Francisco researchers have discovered. The findings, they said, may lead to new ways to fight cancer."



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Slimming germs | Student Science

Slimming germs | Student Science: "Slimming germs
In the gut, the right microbe mix can help keep off extra weight — at least in mice." Check out today's top news stories!

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Maths and Stats by Email | Feral flowers?

Maths and Stats by Email | Feral flowers?: "Article: Feral flowers?  
   

If you were asked to imagine an introduced species, you might picture animal pests such as rabbits and cane toads. However, there are thousands of introduced plant species in our gardens and parks – everything from roses to rhododendrons."  Read more and try the at home activity "Measuring Money"!

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October 8 - Today in Science History - Scientists born on October 8th, died, and events

October 8 - Today in Science History - Scientists born on October 8th, died, and events: Notable events in science throughout history!



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Science by Email | Space cork, Pressure

Science by Email | Space cork, Pressure: "Bottles of champagne may send corks sky high, but spacecraft take cork as far as Mars. Their success depends on it.

Cork reached new heights as part of the protective aeroshell that insulated the Mars Rovers Spirit, Opportunity and Curiosity from the intense heat of entering the Martian atmosphere."

Read the rest of the article and check out this month's try at home science activity, too!



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As Many Exceptions As Rules

As Many Exceptions As Rules:  Here is a cool blog about DNA and genetics.  It goes into a lot more detail that you will be learning as 7th graders, but for those of you with in interest in genetics, it is pretty fascinating! You may not understand all of it, but take a look! You will be learning about some of the researchers mentioned and basic genetic concepts. Write down any questions you have or post them on the blog!

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Science by Email | 3D mapping

Science by Email | 3D mapping: "

Look around the room you’re in now. Imagine trying to accurately map out the details in the room. Now consider trying to map out the entire building. It sounds time consuming, but Zebedee technology can map whole buildings in minutes.

Zebedee is a device developed by CSIRO. It includes a laser scanner and measurement sensor mounted on a handle using a spring. Locations can be mapped by simply holding the Zebedee device and walking through."

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What Does the Fox Say? The Viral Music Video Isn't Totally Wrong | Underwire | Wired.com

What Does the Fox Say? The Viral Music Video Isn't Totally Wrong | Underwire | Wired.com:  So if you've seen the video, this song is undoubtedly stuck in your head and maybe even left you wondering "What does a fox say?" - if so, wonder no more! Surprisingly, the funny noises in the video actually correlate to noises a real fox makes! Check it out for yourself!

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phyla | the Shape of Life

phyla | the Shape of Life:  video clips from PBS The Shape of Life

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Autumnal Equinox - September 22 / Today in Science / Science NetLinks

Autumnal Equinox - September 22 / Today in Science / Science NetLinks: "Autumnal Equinox
The autumnal equinox is observed as a day-long affair, but the actual event is only a single point in time, usually observed on the 22nd or 23rd of September in the northern hemisphere. What happens is that earth reaches a point in its rotation so that the equator lines up perfectly parallel with that of the sun, putting the two on an equal “plane” for a short period of time. This point in time is called “solar noon.”"

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Body Plans

Body Plans:  Symmetry!

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Cool Video: Sea Slug Dance Reveals Primitive Learning | LiveScience

Cool Video: Sea Slug Dance Reveals Primitive Learning | LiveScience: "Cool Video: Sea Slug Dance Reveals Primitive Learning
Stephanie Pappas, LiveScience Senior Writer   |   June 07, 2013 12:34pm ET

An attempt by one slug species to eat another ends in a flamboyant dance by the potential prey — and in a learning experience for the hungry predator.

A new video shows this interaction, which reveals that the predator sea slug, Pleurobranchaea californica is cleverer than previously believed. The slug, which generally eats anything it can get its mouth around, can learn to avoid nasty prey, according to new research published online in May in the Journal of Experimental Biology."



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Ear Wax From Whales Keeps Record Of Ocean Contaminants : NPR

Ear Wax From Whales Keeps Record Of Ocean Contaminants : NPR:



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New cell component important to tea and wine-making

New cell component important to tea and wine-making: "Sept. 11, 2013 — Scientists have discovered where plants build tannins, complex chemicals used by plants for defense and protection. The source is the tannosome, a newly discovered organelle that is found in most land plants."  Wow!

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Science by Email | Night parrots, Ghost photos

Science by Email | Night parrots, Ghost photos: "DNA analysis of feathers confirms a recent sighting of the elusive night parrot. One of Australia’s rarest birds, this sighting is the first time a night parrot has been caught on camera.

The last live night parrot was caught more than 100 years ago. Since then, only dead specimens have been collected and they are few and far between. In the recent past, the species was so rarely encountered by humans that some people thought it was extinct."

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Chemical Communication - NatureWorks

Chemical Communication - NatureWorks:  Animal Communication article

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BBC Nature - Chimpanzee videos, news and facts

BBC Nature - Chimpanzee videos, news and facts:  Chimp Grooming

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Video -- Blue Whales -- National Geographic

Video -- Blue Whales -- National Geographic: "Blue whales have complex calls that can be heard for miles. One scientist is on a mission to uncover the meanings of their songs."

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Humpback Whales Sing Their Tunes | LiveScience

Humpback Whales Sing Their Tunes | LiveScience:  How animals use sound to communicate

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Video: The Waggle Dance | Watch NOVA scienceNOW Online | PBS Video

Video: The Waggle Dance | Watch NOVA scienceNOW Online | PBS Video:  How bees communicate

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ActionBioscience - promoting bioscience literacy

ActionBioscience - promoting bioscience literacy: science articles about biodiversity, environment, genomics, biotechnology, evolution and science policy!

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STEMscopes | Interactive Review Game | Interdependence

STEMscopes | Interactive Review Game | Interdependence:

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WEB ADVENTURES: FOR STUDENTS | MedMyst: Original -- Mission 2 - Game Overview

WEB ADVENTURES: FOR STUDENTS | MedMyst: Original -- Mission 2 - Game Overview: "A recent earthquake has displaced refugees and caused a number of deaths due to a diarrheal disease. This has created conflict between the refugees and the fringe group, the Aerloch, who demands the refugee camps be closed. They claim the refugees are a stress on the local resources and a health hazard.

In Mission 2: Peril In Prokaryon, it is up to you to stop the spread of the mysterious diarrheal disease outbreak and end the conflict."

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WEB ADVENTURES: FOR STUDENTS | MedMyst: Reloaded -- Disease Defenders - Game Overview

WEB ADVENTURES: FOR STUDENTS | MedMyst: Reloaded -- Disease Defenders - Game Overview:

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TED-Ed | Underwater astonishments - David Gallo

TED-Ed | Underwater astonishments - David Gallo:

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Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS

Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS: "PRE-HISTORIC SCIENCE – Is there a connection between hot weather and violence? And, were our ancestors really as warlike as we make them out to be? Also, did ancient Egyptians jewelry have extraterrestrial origins? And, were spices part of ancient European cuisine?"



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Caffeine rewires brains of baby mice | Science News for Kids

Caffeine rewires brains of baby mice | Science News for Kids: "Caffeine during pregnancy is bad news — at least for mice. Scientists found the stimulant altered the brain cells of newborns whose moms had consumed the drug during and after pregnancy. Those pups later grew up to have memory problems.            "

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Science by Email | Atom shapes, Hard water

Science by Email | Atom shapes, Hard water: "News: Atoms go pear-shaped  
   

Atoms – we know that they’re small. But what do they actually look like? Recent experiments suggest that some atoms have a surprising shape."

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The Science Spot: Career Links

The Science Spot: Career Links:

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Baseball: From pitch to hits | Science News for Kids

Baseball: From pitch to hits | Science News for Kids: "When the bat hits the ball, the ball goes flying. A lot happens in that split second, as energy is transferred from the player to the bat, and then to the ball. "

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Maths and Stats by Email | Minimal surfaces

Maths and Stats by Email | Minimal surfaces: " Feral fences foster furry friends    

Take two pieces of string of equal length. Take one piece and create a square. Cut the other piece in half and make two squares. Now imagine these pieces of string are fences, kilometres long. The fences protect a reserve of endangered bilbies from feral foxes and cats. So, if you have money to build fences, what’s better: one enclosure, or two?"



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Science by Email | Supercomputer, Tree biscuits

Science by Email | Supercomputer, Tree biscuits: "News: All the Raijin  
   

Australia’s most powerful supercomputer – Raijin – has been officially launched. Imagine arming the population of Earth with calculators and setting them to work for 20 years. Raijin is so fast it could complete the same number of calculations in one hour!
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Maths and Stats by Email | Following rules

Maths and Stats by Email | Following rules: "The maths of lab-grown livers  
   

Scientists researching liver disease need a lot of liver samples for experiments. As such, it would be useful to be able to grow liver tissue in the lab. A new simulation, written by mathematician Thomas Brown, could help make lab-grown liver samples a reality."

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Science by Email | Clocks, Mummification

Science by Email | Clocks, Mummification: " Ticking away  
   

It’s a question that millions of people ask every day: ‘What’s the time?’ Knowing the time is an essential part of everyday life and important to scientific research as well.

Depending on their field of research, scientists are interested in time in different ways. A chemist might study what happens in the first second of a chemical reaction, while an astrophysicist might be interested in the origins of the Universe, billions of years ago. Regardless of what they’re studying, scientists often need good ways of measuring time."

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Camels linked to mystery disease | Science News for Kids

Camels linked to mystery disease | Science News for Kids: "A mysterious and deadly virus has sickened 94 people — killing 46 — in parts of the Middle East, Europe and northern Africa. A new study finds that camels (the one-humped type) may have introduced the new disease to people.

The germ responsible is a virus that lives in people’s lungs, throats and noses. Scientists recently named the disease it causes Middle East respiratory syndrome, or MERS."

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Science by Email | Neanderthal tools, Flower pressing

Science by Email | Neanderthal tools, Flower pressing: "News: Not so primitive Neanderthals  
   

What’s your name? No, not your personal name – your species name. You and every other person on the planet are from the same species: Homo sapiens, or modern humans. Today, we are the only human species, but this wasn’t always the case.
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Google Doodle kitty honors physicist Erwin Schrodinger | Internet & Media - CNET News

Google Doodle kitty honors physicist Erwin Schrodinger | Internet & Media - CNET News: "The man who tried to explain some of the enigmas behind quantum mechanics has earned a Google Doogle.
Born on August 12, 1887, physicist Erwin Schrödinger won the 1933 Nobel prize in physics for his contributions to the often bewildering area of wave mechanics. But Schrödinger is probably best known for his weaving a tale about a theoretical cat in an attempt to describe the paradox of quantum physics."

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A lost frog in the lost world?

A lost frog in the lost world?: "Ecotourism and Conservation -- Can it work? In the context of a study in the forests of Central Guyana, a team of scientists from the Senckenberg Research Institute in Dresden investigated this very question and by chance found a previously undiscovered species of frog that only exists in a very confined area of the so-called Iwokrama Forest."

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'Beetle in spider's clothing:' Quaint new species from Philippine Rainforest Creeks

'Beetle in spider's clothing:' Quaint new species from Philippine Rainforest Creeks: "For biologists it is an easy matter: spiders have eight legs and insects have six. This fact is important when beholding and recognizing the tiny new species of Spider Water Beetles from the Philippine Island of Mindoro discovered by researchers of the Ateneo de Manila University."

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Raytheon’s MathMovesU: Making Math and Science Fun for Middle Schoolers

Raytheon’s MathMovesU: Making Math and Science Fun for Middle Schoolers: For use in the classroom and at home! STEM games and challenges for middle school students!

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Middle School Math Games

Middle School Math Games: Fun math games for grades 6-8!

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Science by Email | E-skin, Potatoes

Science by Email | E-skin, Potatoes: "

Stethoscopes, thermometers and X-rays are all used by doctors to find out what’s going on inside the human body. In the future, instead of bulky and sometimes uncomfortable equipment, an electronic skin might monitor your vital signs."
Read more about how scientists are solving this issue and try this month's at-home experiment!


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Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS

Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS: " Podcast for 2 August 2013 - NATURE & HEALTH - Scientists look to the oceans for new antibiotics. The full moon affects sleep patterns. And, how paleo is the so-called "Paleo" diet? Also: How apes remember events."

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Population Clock

Population Clock:
US Census bureau population clock!
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About CalPhotos

About CalPhotos: "CalPhotos has been on the web since 1995 and was one of the first online image databases specializing in natural history subjects. The database currently contains 395,602 digital images of plants, animals, and other natural history subjects, along with descriptive information including scientific and common names, location and dates of photos, and other information provided by the person or organization that contributed the photos. Around 2,000 new photos are added each month by a variety of organizations and individuals that have registered with CalPhotos. CalPhotos receives more than 120,000 specific queries per day, and serves more than 1 million images per day, as of early 2008. (Details about current usage are available here.)
The taxonomic and geographic information that accompanies the photos, along with the annotation system, which allows experts to review identifications for the photos, result in a uniquely useful database for scientists, students, and other people interested in natural history. In addition to numerous ways to search the photos, common and scientific name browse lists and photo thumbnail browse lists add functionality for people searching for specific photos or taxa via web search engines, and make browsing easy and user-friendly."

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Cornell Lab Bird Cams | Virtual Bird Watching at its Best

Cornell Lab Bird Cams | Virtual Bird Watching at its Best:

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Botanical Record-Breakers (Part 2 of 2)

Botanical Record-Breakers (Part 2 of 2):

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What bug is this? - Amateur Entomologists' Society (AES)

What bug is this? - Amateur Entomologists' Society (AES):

If you have found an unknown insect (or other invertebrate) and would like to identify it then the AES can help you.

There are roughly one million described species of insect and experts estimate that there are probably another five million speciesthat are yet to be identified. If you combine that total with the millions of species of invertebrate that are not insects (e.g. spiders, scorpions, centipedes, millipedes, ticks etc.) you'll realise that no one person can ever be an expert in any more than a relatively small area.

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Bugscope: Home

Bugscope: Home: "The Bugscope project provides free interactive access to a scanning electron microscope (SEM) so that students anywhere in the world can explore the microscopic world of insects. This educational outreach program from the Beckman Institute's Imaging Technology Group at the University of Illinois supports K-16 classrooms worldwide."

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Wild Animals: Animal Planet

Wild Animals: Animal Planet:
Critter Cams!
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The Great Plant Escape

The Great Plant Escape:
An interactive game about plants!
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Women's Adventures in Science

Women's Adventures in Science: An interactive website all about science!

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Journey North Citizen Science: A Global Study of Wildlife Migration and Seasonal Change

Journey North Citizen Science: A Global Study of Wildlife Migration and Seasonal Change:

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NOAA Photo Library - NOAA's Ark/Animals Album

NOAA Photo Library - NOAA's Ark/Animals Album:

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Scientific American: Ask the Experts

Scientific American: Ask the Experts: "Ask the Experts" Check out these videos that answer a variety of questions!

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Secret Garden - Introduction | Nature | PBS

Secret Garden - Introduction | Nature | PBS: "For many people, a backyard garden is a place to play, relax, and reflect. But for the plants and animals that live in our gardens, life is no picnic: amidst the carefully planted flowers and neatly clipped grass there lies a hidden world of hot romance, violence, and merciless competition. That world is revealed in the NATURE program SECRET GARDEN, which documents the daily drama that takes place within the fences of a respectable garden."

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Welcome to the PLANTS Database | USDA PLANTS

Welcome to the PLANTS Database | USDA PLANTS: "The PLANTS Database provides standardized information about the vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories."

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ARMI - Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative

ARMI - Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative: In response to indications of worldwide declines in amphibian populations, the President and Congress directed Interior Department agencies to initiate a national program of amphibian monitoring, research, and conservation. There is an urgent need to determine the scope and severity of the problem and to investigate causes. The U.S. Geological Survey is uniquely qualified to coordinate and lead a cooperative national effort because its scientists have been in the forefront of studying amphibian populations and life history traits, measuring and monitoring environmental characteristics, and conducting research into potential causes of decline. As a result, the Agency formed the National Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative (ARMI).

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Patuxent Bird Identification InfoCenter

Patuxent Bird Identification InfoCenter: "Here we present photographs, songs, videos, identification tips, maps, and life history information for North American birds."

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Botany 115

Botany 115: An online Textbook of Natural History!

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Photography of Rocky Mountain Wildflowers by Ray Rasmussen

Photography of Rocky Mountain Wildflowers by Ray Rasmussen:

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Wonderwise - Women in Science Learning Series

Wonderwise - Women in Science Learning Series: Take a virtual field trip and learn about many different careers for women in science!

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Kingdoms Of Life

Kingdoms Of Life: Here's a great website to help you explore the kingdoms of life!

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Dolphins name themselves | Science News for Kids

Dolphins name themselves | Science News for Kids: "To call a dolphin, just whistle a squeaky shout-out.

Bottlenose dolphins answer to high-pitched bursts of sound. But each animal responds to only one specific trill. That trill is called its “signature whistle,” explain Stephanie King and Vincent Janik of the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Their new finding appeared June 22 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Each dolphin develops a signature whistle — a distinct tune — for itself. Dolphins broadcast their tunes to others. The tunes seem to act as a sort of audible nametag."

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Animals under Antarctic ice? | Science News for Kids

Animals under Antarctic ice? | Science News for Kids: "Lake Vostok is the seventh-largest lake on Earth. It is also the fourth deepest. Although it was discovered more than 20 years ago, humans have never laid eyes on it. And that’s because it lies beneath 3.7 kilometers (2.3 miles) of ice in the center of Antarctica. But its remote site has not kept scientists from trying to probe this lake and whatever it may hide. And if one team is correct, the mysterious lake has indeed been hiding a shocking mix of living things. Perhaps thousands of different organisms."

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Science by Email | Biosecurity, Balance

Science by Email | Biosecurity, Balance: "News: A biosecure future  
   

Security systems are everywhere. Your home probably has locks on the doors. These protect you and your home, preventing people from entering and stealing items or causing damage. Biosecurity works in a similar way, except it involves protecting an area from the damage caused by pests and diseases.
"

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tiltfactor » POX

tiltfactor » POX:  Try out POX - Save the people! It's a new science game that you can play online! Try it out and let me know what you think!



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Maths and Stats by Email | Money

Maths and Stats by Email | Money: "Article The value of money  
   

It’s clear that a one dollar coin is worth two 50 cent coins. Yet here in Australia, 50 cent coins are bigger, heavier, and made of similar metals. So why is the dollar coin worth more?

The short answer is that government tells us. In Australia, there are many laws about our money. One important law in this country states that Australian money must be accepted as a method of payment. These laws make sure that a one dollar coin is worth one dollar. But this isn’t the only way that money can be valued."

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Video: How Rap Battles Are Helping High Schoolers Learn to Love Science | Underwire | Wired.com

Video: How Rap Battles Are Helping High Schoolers Learn to Love Science | Underwire | Wired.com: "
Back in 2002, the immeasurably talented MC of Blackalicious known as Gift of Gab wrote a lyrically athletic track called “Chemical Calisthenics.” For those who could follow his rapid-fire style, it was an immensely great science lesson and one of the best raps about chemistry ever. But he’s got nothing on Jabari Johnson, a high school senior from Harlem who can rhyme about kinetic energy better than most people can talk about it.

“Here’s the lesson, I know it kinda hurts but if you truly want to work then there must be progressions cause, FD=W the rule, and the unit measurement for the product is called joules, cool,” Johnson raps on “Quest for Joulelry,” which outlines the physics equation of Force times Distance equals Work."



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Bernie Krause: The voice of the natural world | Video on TED.com

Bernie Krause: The voice of the natural world | Video on TED.com: "Bernie Krause has been recording wild soundscapes -- the wind in the trees, the chirping of birds, the subtle sounds of insect larvae -- for 45 years. In that time, he has seen many environments radically altered by humans, sometimes even by practices thought to be environmentally safe. A surprising look at what we can learn through nature's symphonies, from the grunting of a sea anemone to the sad calls of a beaver in mourning.

Bernie Krause's legendary soundscapes uncover nature’s rich sonic tapestry -- along with some unexpected results. "

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Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS

Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS: " ANCIENT ANATOMY - What dental records from the Mesozoic era can tell us about the lives of dinosaurs. How humans are uniquely adapted to throw baseballs. Also: an automated nature recording system that's monitoring environmental change. And, could vaccinating children protect the elderly as well?"

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Two young scientists break down plastics with bacteria | Video on TED.com

Two young scientists break down plastics with bacteria | Video on TED.com: "Once it's created, plastic (almost) never dies. While in 12th grade Miranda Wang and Jeanny Yao went in search of a new bacteria to biodegrade plastic -- specifically by breaking down phthalates, a harmful plasticizer. They found an answer surprisingly close to home.

Miranda Wang and Jeanny Yao have identified a new bacteria that breaks down nasty compounds called phthalates, common to flexible plastics and linked to health problems. And they’re still teenagers."



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Science by Email | Astrobiology, Periodic table

Science by Email | Astrobiology, Periodic table: "News: The search for life in the Universe  
   

The idea there are living organisms, as yet undiscovered by humans, living on other planets, has fascinated people for years. The search for alien life is not just a science fiction topic – it’s part of a scientific field called astrobiology."

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Home, plastic home | Science News for Kids

Home, plastic home | Science News for Kids: "We live in an increasingly plastic world. Much of this plastic does not easily degrade and so survives to pollute the environment. But a great deal of trashed plastic will break into tinier bits that eventually wash into the ocean. There this debris has begun creating new homes for microbes, research now shows.

Plastic trash in the ocean hosts a diverse world of one-celled organisms, observe Erik Zettler, Tracy Mincer and Linda Amaral-Zettler. The three work at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and Marine Biological Laboratory, both in Woods Hole, Mass. They have given a new name to microbes and their plastic homes: the plastisphere (PLAS ti sfeer)."

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Science News for Kids

Science News for Kids: Washed your hands lately? Well, the latest science news says that SOME dirt is actually good for you! Read all about it!



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Saltwater crocodiles | EOL: Learning and Education Group

Saltwater crocodiles | EOL: Learning and Education Group: "The city of Darwin in Australia’s Northern Territory lies in the heart of crocodile country. In the 1950s, saltwater crocodiles were shot, skinned, and turned into shoes and handbags. After hunting was banned in the 1970s, crocodile numbers climbed. Now there’s a croc for every man, woman, and child in Darwin. Can the human citizens learn to live alongside their toothy neighbors?"

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Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS

Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS: " Podcast for 12 July 2013 - AUSTRALIAN ANIMALS - Male lyrebirds groove to their own music. Young fairywrens learn who their enemies are by watching their parents. Robotic seals help improve the quality of life of dementia patients. Also, could rats could help people keep their voices strong in old age?"

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23-million-year-old lizard found preserved in amber | Science Recorder

23-million-year-old lizard found preserved in amber | Science Recorder:
"23-million-year-old lizard found preserved in amber. Measuring in at approximately 4.5 cm by 1.3 cm, the animal is an excellent example of a complete specimen." Wow! Check out the rest of the article and the photo of this amazing find!

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Science by Email | Megafauna, Kites

Science by Email | Megafauna, Kites: "Megafauna mystery  
   

Giant wombats, short-faced kangaroos and the largest land lizard to ever have lived are just some of Australia’s megafauna. These large animals have mostly gone extinct. However, the cause of their extinction is still a matter of debate."

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As Many Exceptions As Rules

As Many Exceptions As Rules:  This is a cool blog that asks many questions that can be answered through science! Check it out!!

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Science by Email | Ice cores, Frosty foods

Science by Email | Ice cores, Frosty foods: "News: Cold to the core  
   

A fridge or freezer can preserve food for weeks, months or years. But that’s nothing compared to glaciers, with layers of ice preserving information about Earth’s climate for thousands of years."



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Maths and Stats by Email | Ancient social networks

Maths and Stats by Email | Ancient social networks: " The Ancient Greek social network  
   

In the last decade, services such as Facebook have provided scientists with lots of information about current friendship links. However, they tell us little about historical friendships. So what might be the structure of an Ancient Greek social network?"

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Firefly Delight | Science News for Kids

Firefly Delight | Science News for Kids: "Summer is a magical time. I love the vivid flowers, the brilliant sunsets, and, perhaps most amazing of all, the bright flashes of fireflies dancing in the night.

In my fascination with fireflies, I’m not alone."

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Bang, Sparkle, Burst, and Boom | Science News for Kids

Bang, Sparkle, Burst, and Boom | Science News for Kids:  How do fireworks work? Find out here!

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Nobelprize.org

Nobelprize.org: The new Nobel website is up and running! Check out the top 10 most popular Nobel Laaureates and learn about some of the work that people who have been nominated are doing!

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Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS

Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS: "BRAINS & BEHAVIOR - When apes take a gamble. The value of precision in negotiations. And a new approach to targeting drug addiction in the brain. Also: what above-ground nuclear tests in the mid-20th century can tell scientists about the brain."

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Prisoners' Dilemma

Prisoners' Dilemma: Try this diabolical game where you must either compete or cooperate. A puzzling game of logic and psychology!

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How Does Blood Travel Through Your Body? | Wonderopolis

How Does Blood Travel Through Your Body? | Wonderopolis:

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Game Information - What's the Story?

Game Information - What's the Story?: "What's the Story?

What's the Story?
Quick Start Guide
Mythology and the Game
Your beloved pet's gone missing and you've got to find it - but how? Before you know it, you're dropped into a strange (and extremely smelly) world where your only friend is a mysterious bean-loving girl with wings. She says there are others ... Others? Other pets? Well, there sure are plenty of monsters. They're all over the place, stinking up the joint and forcing you to do crazy jobs - you have to make pet food out of carrots and eyeballs? ICK! How in the world can any of this help you find your pet? And can you come to its rescue ... before it's too late?

There's only one way to find out ...
"

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Here Be Dragons: The Mythic Bite of the Komodo : Science Sushi

Here Be Dragons: The Mythic Bite of the Komodo : Science Sushi: "

Here Be Dragons: The Mythic Bite of the Komodo
By Christie Wilcox | June 25, 2013 8:00 am

Here Be Dragons: first written on the Hunt-Lenox Globe c. 1510 as the latin phrase HC SVNT DRACONES.
To a mediaeval mapmaker, the world was a vast and scary place. Explorers that braved the seemingly endless oceans in search of new worlds often didn’t return, and those that did carried with them nightmarish tales of monsters and serpents. It was the mapmaker’s task to warn future travelers of the dangers that awaited them in far-off lands. Based on their drawings, I cannot even begin to imagine the beasts that haunted these cartographer’s dreams. Their creative expressions of fear were eventually distilled into a single, ominous phrase: here be dragons." Read the article to find out more about Komodo Dragons and how they fit into the history of the work!

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Science by Email | Data storage, Thermal decomposition

Science by Email | Data storage, Thermal decomposition: "

DVDs are a useful, reliable and relatively cheap way of storing information. Australian researchers have recently developed a technique to massively increase a DVD’s storage capacity.

The shiny surface of a DVD has a whole series of little bumps with flat areas in between. A DVD player has a laser that shines on this surface. Depending on how the light reflects, the DVD player can tell if there’s a bump or not. This pattern is then processed by the player, which converts the information into sounds and pictures. Your favourite movie is reduced to a series of bumps on the surface of a DVD! "

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Amputated ‘finger’ tips grow back | Science News for Kids

Amputated ‘finger’ tips grow back | Science News for Kids: "Amputated ‘finger’ tips grow back
Both toenails and toe tips grew back in mice, thanks to special ‘stem’ cells living beneath the nails"



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ISEF: Enter the Competition

ISEF: Enter the Competition: "The Future – Powered by Fiction

Submissions are now being accepted!

In collaboration with the Society for Science & the Public, ASU’s Center for Science and the Imagination and the Intel Foundation, the Tomorrow Project is announcing an innovative fiction competition geared at 13-25 year olds worldwide, asking them to contribute science fiction stories, essays, comics and videos to explore the kind of futures we want to work toward together."

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Bats before bedtime | Science News for Kids

Bats before bedtime | Science News for Kids: "Bats before bedtime
Scientists find new animal species in old rainforests"



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Island Fox | EOL: Learning and Education Group

Island Fox | EOL: Learning and Education Group: "In this episode, reporter Molly Samuel journeys to Santa Cruz Island, off the coast of California, to look into the mystery of the island’s tiny foxes, descendants of gray foxes who rafted over from the mainland more than ten thousand years ago and branched off to form a new, smaller species. Despite weighing a mere three pounds, these diminutive grey foxes thrived and for millennia they reigned as the island’s top predator." Listen to the podcast and learn why these tiny foxes are in danger of disappearing.
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The Last Day of School

Looking around at the empty white walls as I finish packing for the summer, I think of all the students who made this room a classroom. Next year it will be personalized with work from my new students, and it will be cheerful and a comfortable place to read and learn, but it will never be the same as it was this year. Each student adds a little something to their class and each class is different. It is quiet now; the only sounds are the rain drops on the roof and the low whirring of the fan in the window. All that remain here now are the echoes of a squeaky shoe, laughter and the ubiquitous cricket chirp beloved by 7th grade boys. I listen, and smile. I hope you all have a marvelous summer! Explore the world around you, read a book (or 10)and I'll see you in the fall. In the meantime, I will continue to post any cool new science news, articles, pod casts or videos that I come across. <3, Mrs. Buzzell

Avoid the Summer Slide: Bring on the Family and Home Science Projects! - Science Buddies Blog

Avoid the Summer Slide: Bring on the Family and Home Science Projects! - Science Buddies Blog:  Beat summer boredom by trying some of these cool at home science projects!



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Dragon Moth is actually Spotted Apatelodes - What's That Bug?

Dragon Moth is actually Spotted Apatelodes - What's That Bug?:  Ever wonder "What IS that bug?" Now you have a great resource to find out!  This is a great website with information and photos to help you identify the bug you found!  Don't let curiousity "bug" you out - visit today!

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Maths and Stats by Email | Prime numbers

Maths and Stats by Email | Prime numbers: "A giant step for twin primes  
   
Three and five. Five and seven. Eleven and thirteen. Prime numbers often appear as twins, only two apart. For hundreds of years, mathematicians have wondered – is there a biggest pair of twin primes, or does the list of twins keep going forever?"

Try at home math activity: Napier's Bones!


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Science by Email | Flu, Underwater plants

Science by Email | Flu, Underwater plants: "The word flu is short for influenza, which is a fairly common disease. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose and muscle aches. Those affected can often be sick for a week or more.

The flu is caused by the influenza family of viruses. There isn’t just one type of flu – there are many strains.

Experts believe the disease is spread by people with flu coughing and sneezing, which releases droplets including virus particles. Coming into contact with these droplets can lead to infection.

After infection with one strain, most people will develop immunity but only to that group of viruses. Influenza viruses mutate and change, rapidly creating new strains.

While most people will recover from a case of the flu, it can be fatal. Flu pandemics occur when a new flu strain spreads easily and quickly. For example, the Spanish influenza pandemic in 1918–1919 is estimated to have killed about 50 million people – more than World War I that preceded it."

Read more about influenza and try this month's At Home activity!
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Video: Full Episode - Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air | Nature | PBS

Video: Full Episode - Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air | Nature | PBS: "Hummingbirds are the tiniest of birds, yet they are some of the toughest, most energetic creatures on the planet. Their unique flying abilities give them unmatched maneuverability, but at the cost of a supercharged metabolism that keeps them on the edge of survival. Hummingbirds spend most their lives in fast forward, but now high-speed video lets us enter their world." Watch the full episode online!

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A Nose for Touch | The Scientist Magazine®

A Nose for Touch | The Scientist Magazine®: "ON THE HUNT: A star-nosed mole emerges from its tunnel. The nostrils are ringed by 22 rays, which are in constant motion as the mole explores its environment and searches for food."

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Nobelprize.org

Nobelprize.org: "Explore and Learn

Try Out the Blood Typing Game!
Try the game and learn about human blood types and blood transfusions




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Category Archives: Blog

Category Archives: Blog: "Lab Out Loud is a podcast, hosted by two science teachers, that discusses science news and science education by interviewing leading scientists, researchers, science writers and other important figures in the field."  Catch the latest episode or browse through their archives!

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Science by Email | Ocean energy, Food web

Science by Email | Ocean energy, Food web: "News: Powered by the sea  
   

It’s hard not to be impressed by the power of the ocean. The thunderous crash of waves during a storm and more gentle movements of the tides have captured many people’s imaginations. But the power of the ocean is not just poetic – it could literally be used to provide electricity."

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Wanted: ‘Smart’ cleaners | Science News for Kids

Wanted: ‘Smart’ cleaners | Science News for Kids:  A car that washed itself? Sound too good to be true? Well, in the not so distant future, this could be a reality!

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Maths and Stats by Email | Four colour problem

Maths and Stats by Email | Four colour problem: "The passing of a mathematical maverick  
   

On 19 April 2013, a pioneer of mathematics passed away. Kenneth Appel’s most famous work involved a new and controversial way of doing mathematics – using a computer.

Mathematics is based on proofs. A proof is a train of thought showing something is definitely true – or definitely false. When you read a proof and understand it, you’ll know the author’s reasoning, and see why they are correct."  Read more and try the four colour problem!

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Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS

Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS: "EAT OR BE EATEN – Cannibal baby sharks, ladybugs that eat other ladybugs, and monkeys that adopt the local cuisine. Also: how baby seals learn to hunt. And, why global warming could turn snowshoe hares into easy prey."

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Common Stream Invertebrates - Biomonitoring Program - NH Department of Environmental Services

Common Stream Invertebrates - Biomonitoring Program - NH Department of Environmental Services:  Here is a great site that gives an overview of some on NH's common stream invertebrates.  I wonder what we will find tomorrow?

Remember to wear old clothes / sneakers that you can get wet and/or muddy!

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Dissect a Frog game

Dissect a Frog game:  Another virtual frog dissection website.

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Rana Pipiens - Northern Leopard Frog

Web page: This website is a terrific resource for learning all about the Northern Leopard Frog: classification, habitat, adaptation, foods, reproduction/life cycle, interesting facts and more!

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Froguts Virtual Dissections

Froguts Virtual Dissections:  Froguts has a great app for your iPad/iPhone that you can purchase and download. You can try the demo on their webpage for free.

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Net Frog Choice Page: Old or New?

Net Frog Choice Page: Old or New?:  Another virtual frog dissection website

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Virtual Frog Dissection Kit Version 2.2

Virtual Frog Dissection Kit Version 2.2:  For those of you who have opted to do the online alternative to frog dissection, here is a good place to get started.



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BioKIDS - Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species, Critter Catalog, Larus philadelphia, Bonaparte's gull

BioKIDS - Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species, Critter Catalog, Larus philadelphia, Bonaparte's gull:  This website offers a lot of kid friendly information and photos - great info for your Classification Poster!!

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Animal Diversity Web

ADW: Home: The Animal Diversity Web is an online database and encyclopedia of animal natural history, built through contributions from students, photographers, and many others.

It is a rich and flexible resource designed both as an encyclopedia for exploring biodiversity and for use in formal, inquiry-based education.

This is a great resource for your classification poster!

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ARKive - Discover the world's most endangered species

ARKive - Discover the world's most endangered species: Explore 15,000 of the world’s endangered species. With over 100,000 photos and videos, discover what these animals, plants and fungi look like, what makes them special and why we should protect them.

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Evolution: Change: All in the Family

Evolution: Change: All in the Family:  how closely related are dolphins and sharks? Sharks and wolves? Dolphins and Wolves? The answer might surprise you!

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Scholastic.com | Teacher: Online Activities: Scholastic Explorations: Classify Insects: Zoom in on True Bugs

Scholastic.com | Teacher: Online Activities: Scholastic Explorations: Classify Insects: Zoom in on True Bugs:

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Teachers' Domain: Animal Classification Game

Teachers' Domain: Animal Classification Game:

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Quia - Who Wants to be an Animal Classification Millionaire?

Quia - Who Wants to be an Animal Classification Millionaire?:

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Quia - Games for Animal Classification Vocabulary

Quia - Games for Animal Classification Vocabulary:

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Quia - Characteristics of Life

Quia - Characteristics of Life:

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A Touch of Class - a classification game

Play a Touch of Class and see how good you are at classifying plants and animals!

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Brain POP

Brain POP: Check out this short video about the 6 kingdoms, then test your knowledge with a quick quiz!

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The Six Kingdoms

The Six Kingdoms:  Cool! Check this out to learn more about each of the six kingdoms!

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Gordon's Introduction to The Kindoms of Life

Gordon's Introduction to The Kindoms of Life:

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Cortland Herpetology Connection -- How to use the identification keys

Cortland Herpetology Connection -- How to use the identification keys:

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OLogy: The Tree of Life

OLogy: The Tree of Life:

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Classifying Critters

Classifying Critters:  Try your hand at answering questions about classifying animals based on their characteristics!

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Classification of Living Things: Linnaean Classification of Kingdoms

Classification of Living Things: Linnaean Classification of Kingdoms:

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Classification of Living Things: Related Internet Sites

Classification of Living Things: Related Internet Sites:  This webpage has a terrific list of websites to help you learn about classification, the different kingdoms, and more!

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Classification of Living Things: Topic Menu

Classification of Living Things: Topic Menu:

This website is a great resource for learning about classification!
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Understanding Evolution

Understanding Evolution:  Read current events, learn about the work of paleo-anthropologist Jackson Njau and check out their resource library that includes articles, tutorials, interactive investigations and more!

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HHMI's BioInteractive - Evolution

HHMI's BioInteractive - Evolution:  Try HHMI's virtual labs, watch videos and search for information about evolution!!

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ENSI/SENSI: Evolution/Nat.of Sci.Home Page

ENSI/SENSI: Evolution/Nat.of Sci.Home Page: Genetics, DNA, Evolution resources, information and articles! Check it out!

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Evolution

Evolution:  PBS's WGBH website has many resources about evolution, Charles Darwin, extinction, survival and other related topics! Check out their videos and activities!

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Water wonderful world - International Day for Biodiversity

Water wonderful world - International Day for Biodiversity:



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Spring Peeper Watch: Photos : Discovery News

Spring Peeper Watch: Photos : Discovery News: Check out these photos of frogs! Chances are that you have a ton of these right in your own backyard!

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Edward Scissorhands Fossil Found : Discovery News

Edward Scissorhands Fossil Found : Discovery News: "An Edward Scissorhands-like fossil has emerged from a national park in Canada,  British researchers reported.

Found in the valley of the Stanley Glacier, in Kootenay National Park, British Columbia, the newly discovered species features the body structure of a 505 million-year-old sea creature with scissor-like claws."  Click on the link to read the entire article!

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Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS

Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS: "VISION SCIENCE - A camera modeled after the compound eyes of insects. How the brain compensates for worsening color vision as we age. And, could electrical simulation to the brain improve math performance? Also: Young people are still flocking to tanning booths, despite the risk of developing life-threatening melanoma."

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Energy3D - A Computer-Aided Design and Fabrication Tool for Making Model Buildings

Energy3D - A Computer-Aided Design and Fabrication Tool for Making Model Buildings: "Energy3D presents an easy-to-use 3D user interface for designing and analyzing model green buildings. Students can quickly sketch up a house, a building, or even a village. Energy3D allows students to "print out" a design, cut out the pieces, and use them to assemble a physical model. Energy3D is developed for children of age 6-18 "

Check out this design software to design and model green buildings!

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Science by Email | Phosphorus, Tsunamis

Science by Email | Phosphorus, Tsunamis: "The different faces of phosphorus  
   

Strike a match. It lights thanks to phosphorus. This element doesn’t just have fiery applications – it’s important for life itself." Learn more about phosphorus, tectonic plates and try this month's at home activity "Making Waves" to learn about tsunamis!



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Search, Collect, and Share | SMILE

Search, Collect, and Share | SMILE:  Make some fake poop! It's science! (and you can gross out your friends!)

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Awesome Activities from Howtosmile.org

Awesome Activities from Howtosmile.org:  Looking for something to do? Check out this site!

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Why Reading Aloud to Older Children Is Valuable | MindShift

Why Reading Aloud to Older Children Is Valuable | MindShift:  I love to read and some of my classes that I remember as being the best were the ones that I read aloud to.  So nice to see that other educational professionals out there share my values and opinions!

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Fibonacci Pigeons meme

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NOVA | Dogs Around the World

NOVA | Dogs Around the World: "In this game, see if you can match modern dog breeds with the country or region where their forebears arose. As you'll see, while many of the dogs we know and love have an impressively long lineage, others are younger, owing their existence to the tinkering of breeders over just the last century or two."

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BBC Nature - Dogs videos, news and facts

BBC Nature - Dogs videos, news and facts:

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Dogs - Wolves - Coyotoes - Foxes - Jackals: Family Canidae | Untamed Science

Dogs - Wolves - Coyotoes - Foxes - Jackals: Family Canidae | Untamed Science:  How did we end up with domestic dogs? Who are their wild relatives? Check out Untamed Science!

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Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS

Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS: "EYES, EARS & THE BRAIN – How short-term hearing loss protects the ears. The brain’s number hotspot. And: could lasers wipe out cocaine addiction? Also: A nanosponge that soaks up toxins in the body."

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