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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Catching a comet, and remote control light activity

Catching a comet, and remote control light activity: "News: Catching a comet    
 



Here's an article with more information on Philae!



Earlier this week, the Rosetta spacecraft released a lander called Philae (FEE-lay) to land onto a comet’s icy surface. This European Space Agency mission is the first ever to orbit and land on a comet.
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Ridges on the roof of your mouth, and Menger sponge activity

Ridges on the roof of your mouth, and Menger sponge activity: "Article: What causes the ridges on the roof of your mouth?  
   
 

Sixty years ago, a mathematician named Alan Turing wondered about how animals grow. When an animal starts growing, cells that start next to each other can develop differently. For example, feel the roof of your mouth – why do the ridges grow puffy and the gaps stay flat?



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Philae's hop, skip and jump across comet 67P - space - 17 November 2014 - New Scientist

Philae's hop, skip and jump across comet 67P - space - 17 November 2014 - New Scientist:  Check out some photos and learn about the Philae comet -hopper!  It is solar powered!



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Friday, November 7, 2014

Frozen poo pills, and flying toilet paper activity

Frozen poo pills, and flying toilet paper activity: "News: Frozen poo pills...

           As gross as it may sound, doctors are now trialling poo to treat some patients. In a new study, capsules full of fecal matter – otherwise known as poo – have been found to cure infections in the intestines!"



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