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Friday, January 31, 2014

Science by Email | Brave little rover, Twirling tornado

Science by Email | Brave little rover, Twirling tornado: "News: Brave little rover

   
   

On 22 January 2014, Earth received a selfie from Mars Rover Opportunity – proving she is still going strong 10 years after she first landed on Mars!
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Maths and Stats by Email | Shared birthdays, Push your luck

Maths and Stats by Email | Shared birthdays, Push your luck: "Article: How to never forget a birthday  
   

On 12 January this year, about 370 000 babies were born around the world, including a boy named Ryan. But Ryan’s birthday is a bit special – he shares it with all three of his siblings: older brother Sam, and twin sisters Brook and Nicole. This story seems almost impossible, but it is true. The family lives in England, and all four children have their birthday on 12 January. So how unlikely is it? Can we calculate the odds?
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Cell Structures - Kids Science Videos, Games and Lessons that Make Learning Fun and Easy

Cell Structures - Kids Science Videos, Games and Lessons that Make Learning Fun and Easy:

This site has many games, animations and practice quizzes to help you learn about cells!



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Structure and Function and Cells

Structure and Function and Cells:  Perhaps it is more than you wanted to know about how structure relates to function, but all the same, here is some really interesting and helpful information that will shed a little more light on the complex world of cells!



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Friday, January 24, 2014

Science by Email | Gravity cavity, A watered-down white hole

Science by Email | Gravity cavity, A watered-down white hole: "News: Gravity cavity    
   

Can you imagine a force so powerful that it can pull in light? It may seem unreal, but this force exists in our Universe as a black hole, and nothing can escape its pull!"  Scientists have yet to prove that white holes exist in the universe, but you can make a model of one in your kitchen sink! Check out the newsletter to learn more!



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HTwins.net

HTwins.net: Bored? Check out this awesome assortment of science video games, animations and videos.  Boredom, begone!  Science rules!



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The Scale of the Universe 2

The Scale of the Universe 2: Ever wonder how big a quark is or how big the universe is? Now you can see for yourself!



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Cell Size and Scale

Cell Size and Scale: "Some cells are visible to the unaided eye

The smallest objects that the unaided human eye can see are about 0.1 mm long. That means that under the right conditions, you might be able to see an ameoba proteus, a human egg, and a paramecium without using magnification. A magnifying glass can help you to see them more clearly, but they will still look tiny."



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CellCraft | Carolina.com

CellCraft | Carolina.com: "Can you use your cellular knowledge to grow a super cell and save the Platypus species? Find out by mastering the art of CellCraft!"



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Science Fair Project Ideas, Answers, & Tools

Science Fair Project Ideas, Answers, & Tools: "Find a Project Idea

Looking for inspiration for a science fair project? In need of fun, at-home science experiments? Science Buddies has over 1,000 Project Ideas in all areas of science."  Science Fair sign up ends next week!  Check out Science Buddies to browse their index or take a short survey to get a recommendation of projects that match your interests.



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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Latest from Science News for Students

Latest from Science News for Students: "
Latest from Science News For Students
01/21/2014
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ANIMALS
Wild medicine
By Sharon Oosthoek, Jan 17, 2014 09:30 am
Few veterinarians are available to treat sick animals in their natural environment. Fortunately, some critters can doctor themselves. Read More"  Wild Medicine, Bad Breath Defense and more in this issue!



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Friday, January 17, 2014

Science by Email | D-N-Aargh!, Tricky traits

Science by Email | D-N-Aargh!, Tricky traits: "ews: D-N-Aargh!     Are you scared of spiders or heights? According to recent research, someone in your family could be the reason for your phobia.

This edition of Science by Email is all about genetics! Check it out!
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Thursday, January 16, 2014

Scientists simulate the climate of Tolkien's Middle Earth

Scientists simulate the climate of Tolkien's Middle Earth: "Scientists simulate the climate of Tolkien's Middle Earth

The results show that The Shire, where the hobbit Bilbo Baggins lived before he was whisked away on his unexpected adventure described in The Hobbit, had a climate very similar to that of Lincolnshire and Leicestershire in the UK. However, Mordor, the land of the evil Sauron, had a climate similar to that of Los Angeles and western Texas."

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Does anyone fancy a drink?

Does anyone fancy a drink?:
Did you know that Earth isn't the only planet that water is found on?
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Water That Helps Start Fires! - Kids News Article

Water That Helps Start Fires! - Kids News Article:

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How seahorses use their heads | Student Science

How seahorses use their heads | Student Science:



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Nobel Minds: the Monthly Nobel Prize Newsletter

RuleMailer: "Martin Luther King Jr. Day
20 January 2014
This day is celebrated in memory of Martin Luther King Jr. annually on the third Monday in January. MLK was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 - a "man who has never abandoned his faith in the unarmed struggle".
Watch a clip from Martin Luther King Jr.'s acceptance speech"

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Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Cell Organelles

What are organelles? What do they all do?

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Cells

So many organelles in a cell! What do they all do?

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US NSF - News - Science of the Olympic Winter Games 2014

US NSF - News - Science of the Olympic Winter Games 2014: "The National Science Foundation has partnered with NBC Learn (the educational arm of NBC News) to release the "Science and Engineering of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games"--the latest installment in the Emmy Award-winning "Science of Sports" series. This enlightening 10-part video collection, narrated by NBC Sports' Liam McHugh, delves into the physics, engineering, chemistry, design and mathematics behind the world's foremost sporting event."



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Friday, January 10, 2014

Science and Sports

Science and Sports: "ports Science Project Ideas Sponsored by Time Warner Cable

Did you know that science plays a key role in sports? Check out the sports science Project Ideas featured below and dig into the science behind your favorite sport!"

If you are looking for some great project ideas for the science fair, look no further!


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Science by Email | Rip currents, Melting ice

Science by Email | Rip currents, Melting ice: "Slip, slop, slap, scan  
   
It’s summer in Australia, and for many of us this means packing our bathers, sunscreen, and hats, for a day in the surf. While many people are aware of beach rules, we must be particularly careful of rip currents." Check out this week's newsletter and try at home science activity!



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Monday, January 6, 2014

Ancient DNA sparks new mystery | Student Science

Ancient DNA sparks new mystery | Student Science: "DNA from a bone found in Spain is the oldest yet recovered from a pre-human relative and suggests a surprising link between two types of humanlike ancestors"

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'You're Invisible, But I'll Eat You Anyway.' Secrets Of Snow-Diving Foxes : Krulwich Wonders... : NPR

'You're Invisible, But I'll Eat You Anyway.' Secrets Of Snow-Diving Foxes : Krulwich Wonders... : NPR: "I'm a fox. It's January. I'm hungry. I want a meal. My food, however, is buried 3 feet down, deep in the snow, hiding. It's alive, in motion, and very small, being a mouse. So how does an above-ground fox catch an underground mouse? Well, the answer is nothing short of astonishing. Here's a fox:"

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Absurd Creature of the Week: Pink Fairy Armadillo Crawls Out of the Desert and Into Your Heart - Wired Science

Absurd Creature of the Week: Pink Fairy Armadillo Crawls Out of the Desert and Into Your Heart - Wired Science: "Unlike in all other armadillos, the pink fairy’s shell is not fully attached to its body, instead connecting with a membrane that runs along the spinal column".

Check out this unique, tiny armadillo! It has a pink shell, white fur and a butt shovel!

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