Little penguins team up, and syrup swaps with water activity: "
Little penguins spend their days finding food at sea. With the help of location-tracking devices, researchers have found out that the smallest species of penguin tends to travel the sea in groups, and may dive at the same time while hunting fish."
Learn more about little penguins! This month's at home activity might be a bit tricky, as it involves a juice concentrate from Australia. But be creative and see if you can replicate the activity with something a bit more local!
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Ebola outbreak, and colourful cleaning activity
Ebola outbreak, and colourful cleaning activity: "News: Ebola outbreak
The largest outbreak of Ebola ever recorded is happening in West Africa. Since February this year, more than 1000 people have been killed by the Ebola virus. Last week, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
Ebola virus is zoonotic, meaning it has the ability to spread from animals to people. Bats are thought to be the natural host, but the virus also infects chimpanzees, gorillas and humans. It can spread between people if someone has close contact with a sick person’s blood or bodily fluids. It is not spread by coughing and sneezing like the flu."
Learn more about what scientists have learned about Ebola and try the at-home activity to see how well handwashing works!
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The largest outbreak of Ebola ever recorded is happening in West Africa. Since February this year, more than 1000 people have been killed by the Ebola virus. Last week, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
Ebola virus is zoonotic, meaning it has the ability to spread from animals to people. Bats are thought to be the natural host, but the virus also infects chimpanzees, gorillas and humans. It can spread between people if someone has close contact with a sick person’s blood or bodily fluids. It is not spread by coughing and sneezing like the flu."
Learn more about what scientists have learned about Ebola and try the at-home activity to see how well handwashing works!
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August 16 - Today in Science History - Scientists born on August 16th, died, and events
August 16 - Today in Science History - Scientists born on August 16th, died, and events: "Robert Bunsen
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Died 16 Aug 1899 at age 88 (born 31 Mar 1811). quotes
Robert Wilhelm Eberhard Bunsen was a German chemist who, working with Gustav Kirchhoff, about 1859 observed that each element emits a light of characteristic wavelength. (These studies opened the field of spectrum analysis, important in the study of the Sun and stars.) With this tool, Bunsen soon discovered two new elements: caesium and rubidium. He developed several techniques used in separating, identifying, and measuring various chemical substances. He also made a number of improvements in chemical batteries for use in isolating quantities of pure metals, (one is known as the Bunsen battery). His Bunsen burner was created for use in flame tests of various metals and salts because its nonluminous flame did not interfere with the colored flame given off by the test material.
Read more about the people and discoveries made on this day in years past!
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Died 16 Aug 1899 at age 88 (born 31 Mar 1811). quotes
Robert Wilhelm Eberhard Bunsen was a German chemist who, working with Gustav Kirchhoff, about 1859 observed that each element emits a light of characteristic wavelength. (These studies opened the field of spectrum analysis, important in the study of the Sun and stars.) With this tool, Bunsen soon discovered two new elements: caesium and rubidium. He developed several techniques used in separating, identifying, and measuring various chemical substances. He also made a number of improvements in chemical batteries for use in isolating quantities of pure metals, (one is known as the Bunsen battery). His Bunsen burner was created for use in flame tests of various metals and salts because its nonluminous flame did not interfere with the colored flame given off by the test material.
Read more about the people and discoveries made on this day in years past!
Latest from Science News for Students
Latest from Science News for Students: In this edition of Science News for Students, learn about how termites use sound to communicate danger, why watering plants with waste water might not be so good for your health, and what an octopus will do to make sure her babies survive! If you like cookies, be sure to check out the do at home lab, too!
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