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Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Latest from Science News for Students: Hot-blooded dinos? Try lukewarm - rbuzzell@nottingham.k12.nh.us - Nottingham School Mail

Latest from Science News for Students: Hot-blooded dinos? Try lukewarm - rbuzzell@nottingham.k12.nh.us - Nottingham School Mail: "Hot-blooded dinos? Try lukewarm
By Meghan Rosen, Jun 27, 2014 10:27 am
New study finds these reptiles may have had an internal furnace that sort of resembled some sharks. It appeared to run neither hot nor cold. Read More" This week's edition features articles on the science of pain, how salt affects butterflies body structure and how scientists can hide objects in plain sight!



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Science by Email | Science on Saturn's moon, Atomic activity - rbuzzell@nottingham.k12.nh.us - Nottingham School Mail

Science by Email | Science on Saturn's moon, Atomic activity - rbuzzell@nottingham.k12.nh.us - Nottingham School Mail: "News: Ten years of science on Saturn's moon    
   

On the largest moon of Saturn, the hills are named after hobbits and elves, and the lakes after lakes on Earth. Titan is, in many ways, the most Earth-like world we’ve ever found.
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Read the rest of the article to learn more about space and don't miss the at home activity - making atomic pancakes!



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Maths and Stats by Email | World Cup geometry

Maths and Stats by Email | World Cup geometry: "Article: Having a ball at the World Cup  
   

Soccer, or football, is the most popular sport in the world, and the World Cup is its biggest tournament. Right now, millions of people are cheering for their teams, hoping for victory. But before the first match kicked off, scientists and mathematicians joined forces to answer a very difficult question – how do we design the perfect soccer ball?"



For all you soccer fans out there, this is a great quick read that explains the science behind the sport!



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