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Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Science Apps!
Science Apps - Science NetLinks: Here is a link to many amazing science apps! Experiment with gravity or explore how classification works... These are tested by science educators and many of the apps are STEM based!
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Thursday, November 5, 2015
Solar race across Australia
Solar race across Australia: "News: Solar race across Australia
In the latest issue of Double Helix magazine, we feature solar powered cars racing from Darwin to Adelaide. They zoomed to the finish line last week. The winner is Dutch team Nuon with their car Nuna 8!
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In the latest issue of Double Helix magazine, we feature solar powered cars racing from Darwin to Adelaide. They zoomed to the finish line last week. The winner is Dutch team Nuon with their car Nuna 8!
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Friday, October 2, 2015
Aussie volcano chain
Aussie volcano chain: "News: Aussie volcano chain
The longest chain of continental volcanoes in the world was recently discovered in Australia. It stretches from near Mackay in Queensland down to Cosgrove in Victoria.
Don’t be alarmed. These volcanoes aren’t going to erupt anytime soon. It has been millions of years since any of the volcanoes in the chain have erupted. We’ve known about each individual volcano for a long time, but didn’t realise they were related."
Read more about Australia's volcanos and try the super cool copper crystals experiment!!
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The longest chain of continental volcanoes in the world was recently discovered in Australia. It stretches from near Mackay in Queensland down to Cosgrove in Victoria.
Don’t be alarmed. These volcanoes aren’t going to erupt anytime soon. It has been millions of years since any of the volcanoes in the chain have erupted. We’ve known about each individual volcano for a long time, but didn’t realise they were related."
Read more about Australia's volcanos and try the super cool copper crystals experiment!!
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Friday, September 25, 2015
Hitting a fractal beat
Hitting a fractal beat: "Article: Hitting a fractal beat
Ever notice that tree branches look a bit like tiny trees, and the veins on a leaf look like tiny branches? Fractals are geometric recurring patterns that appear similar no matter if you look up close or from far away. Fractals may seem complex, however they are very common. They occur all the time in nature and can be found just about anywhere – even in a piece of broccoli.
Recently, fractal patterns have been discovered in an unexpected place – music. A team of researchers noticed some groovy patterns in the drumming style of Jeff Porcaro, famous drummer of American rock band Toto.
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Click the link to read the rest of the article!
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Ever notice that tree branches look a bit like tiny trees, and the veins on a leaf look like tiny branches? Fractals are geometric recurring patterns that appear similar no matter if you look up close or from far away. Fractals may seem complex, however they are very common. They occur all the time in nature and can be found just about anywhere – even in a piece of broccoli.
Recently, fractal patterns have been discovered in an unexpected place – music. A team of researchers noticed some groovy patterns in the drumming style of Jeff Porcaro, famous drummer of American rock band Toto.
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Click the link to read the rest of the article!
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Friday, September 18, 2015
Robot assassin protects the reef
Robot assassin protects the reef: "News: Robot assassin protects the reef
The crown-of-thorns is a venomous starfish that lives in the Great Barrier Reef. Growing up to massive lengths of 80 centimetres and having a body entirely covered in toxic spikes, the starfish is almost indestructible and is a vicious predator. They eat coral, the building blocks of the Great Barrier Reef. It’s said that one adult starfish can eat up to ten square metres of coral every year.
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The crown-of-thorns is a venomous starfish that lives in the Great Barrier Reef. Growing up to massive lengths of 80 centimetres and having a body entirely covered in toxic spikes, the starfish is almost indestructible and is a vicious predator. They eat coral, the building blocks of the Great Barrier Reef. It’s said that one adult starfish can eat up to ten square metres of coral every year.
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Friday, September 11, 2015
Rare rocks and Dodgy dice
Rare rocks and Dodgy dice: "rticle: Rare rocks
Zoologists discover unknown animals, and botanists discover plants. And although you might not know it, each year geologists discover 50–60 minerals that have never been seen before. So how many minerals are yet to be discovered?"
Check out the try at home activity "Dodgy Dice", too!
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Zoologists discover unknown animals, and botanists discover plants. And although you might not know it, each year geologists discover 50–60 minerals that have never been seen before. So how many minerals are yet to be discovered?"
Check out the try at home activity "Dodgy Dice", too!
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Friday, August 28, 2015
New tessellation discovered
New tessellation discovered: "Article: New tessellation discovered
If you wanted a really cool bathroom, what shape would you use for the tiles? Squares will work, or rectangles, or even hexagons. But can we use five-sided tiles? You may not know them, but there are a whole range of pentagonal tiling shapes. And a few weeks ago, mathematicians found a new one to join them."
Cool! You probably will be looking at tessellations in math class this year. You can wow your math teacher with this!
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If you wanted a really cool bathroom, what shape would you use for the tiles? Squares will work, or rectangles, or even hexagons. But can we use five-sided tiles? You may not know them, but there are a whole range of pentagonal tiling shapes. And a few weeks ago, mathematicians found a new one to join them."
Cool! You probably will be looking at tessellations in math class this year. You can wow your math teacher with this!
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Friday, August 21, 2015
Electric sprites, and butter Make run activity
Electric sprites, and butter run activity: "News: Electric sprites
Thunder and lightning may be frightening, or exciting. But what happens above can be even more thrilling. In the upper atmosphere above these storms, you might find something called a transient luminous event, which can look like a jellyfish, carrot or column.
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Make sure you check out the try at home activity, too!
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Thunder and lightning may be frightening, or exciting. But what happens above can be even more thrilling. In the upper atmosphere above these storms, you might find something called a transient luminous event, which can look like a jellyfish, carrot or column.
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Make sure you check out the try at home activity, too!
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Latest from Science News for Students
Latest from Science News for Students: Wow! There are a wide variety of articles in this month's edition - gender, demise of bees, how bacteria affects water flow and more! Check it out!!
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Should we redesign humans? | Playlist | TED.com
Should we redesign humans? | Playlist | TED.com:
This is a really cool TED talk. What do you think? Should humans be engineering cells, tissues and organs to improve our bodies?
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This is a really cool TED talk. What do you think? Should humans be engineering cells, tissues and organs to improve our bodies?
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Ebola vaccine, and viewing your retina
Ebola vaccine, and viewing your retina: "News: Ebola end in sight
It looks like the Ebola epidemic that has ravaged West Africa for over a year may soon be under control. Last week, there were only a handful of new cases in Guinea and Sierra Leone. Meanwhile, scientists are getting closer to a vaccine to prevent these outbreaks from occurring again.
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Also in this issue: photographing your retina!
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It looks like the Ebola epidemic that has ravaged West Africa for over a year may soon be under control. Last week, there were only a handful of new cases in Guinea and Sierra Leone. Meanwhile, scientists are getting closer to a vaccine to prevent these outbreaks from occurring again.
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Also in this issue: photographing your retina!
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Science Learning Hub Newsletter, August 2015 - All about Space
Science Learning Hub Newsletter, August 2015 - All about Space:
Interested in outer space? Then this is a must read!
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Interested in outer space? Then this is a must read!
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Mysterious number measures mass
Mysterious number measures mass: "rticle: Mysterious number measures mass
Six hundred and two sextillion is a huge number. It’s so big that most people can’t even write it out in numerals. And yet, many scientists use this number every day. So what’s the deal with 602 000 000 000 000 000 000 000?"
Learn all about Avogadro's number! :)
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Six hundred and two sextillion is a huge number. It’s so big that most people can’t even write it out in numerals. And yet, many scientists use this number every day. So what’s the deal with 602 000 000 000 000 000 000 000?"
Learn all about Avogadro's number! :)
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Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Scientists get blood from a stone and Mixing with worms
Scientists get blood from a stone and Mixing with worms:
Just how did scientists get blood from a stone? Read the article to find out!
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Just how did scientists get blood from a stone? Read the article to find out!
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Latest from Science News for Students
Latest from Science News for Students: Learn why seahorses have square tails, and is there life in outer space??
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Sunday, June 28, 2015
Can you solve this logic puzzle?
Can you solve this logic puzzle?: This is one of several excellent TED talk lessons. Can YOU solve the puzzle??
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Sigma Xi SmartBrief
Sigma Xi SmartBrief: More new science discoveries - worms with teeth, new organism gets a name and news from outer space!
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Chris Urmson: How a driverless car sees the road | TED Talk | TED.com
Chris Urmson: How a driverless car sees the road | TED Talk | TED.com:
How do you feel about driverless cars? Watch this video and see if you think any differently!
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How do you feel about driverless cars? Watch this video and see if you think any differently!
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"The Hog Island Osprey Nest and its viewers are saddened today as what appeared to be an eagle took both young osprey chicks from their nest in the afternoon hours Friday. Explore founder Charlie Annenberg reflects on a nest that feels so much emptier tonight."
Explore has many wonderful stories, but some of them are sad. Life and death are daily struggles that animals in the wild face. Some survive, but others do not. Check out Explore to learn more about the nature around you.
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Explore has many wonderful stories, but some of them are sad. Life and death are daily struggles that animals in the wild face. Some survive, but others do not. Check out Explore to learn more about the nature around you.
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Latest from Science News for Students
Latest from Science News for Students: "BODY & HEALTH, GENETICS, MICROBES, FUNGI & ALGAE
New ways to flight the flu
By Kathiann Kowalski, Jun 26, 2015 07:15 am
Influenza sickens millions each year. A worldwide epidemic could kill many of them. Fortunately, new ways to fight the flu offer hope — before it’s too late. Read More
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This is just one of the many interesting articles in this edition of Science News for Students!
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New ways to flight the flu
By Kathiann Kowalski, Jun 26, 2015 07:15 am
Influenza sickens millions each year. A worldwide epidemic could kill many of them. Fortunately, new ways to fight the flu offer hope — before it’s too late. Read More
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This is just one of the many interesting articles in this edition of Science News for Students!
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Philae’s back and Build your own satellite
Philae’s back and Build your own satellite: "News: Philae’s back!
Deep in space, a cold, sleepy robot has woken and is calling home.
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Deep in space, a cold, sleepy robot has woken and is calling home.
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Monday, June 15, 2015
How plants tell time ��
How plants tell time ��: Ever wonder how plants tell time? Check out this awesome video to find out!
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Double Helix Special
Double Helix Special: Not sure what US subsription rates would be, but take a peek at their premiere edition of Double Helix!!
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Monday, May 18, 2015
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Name Pluto, and biscuit moon
Name Pluto, and biscuit moon: "News: Name Pluto : Vote on your favourite names for Pluto’s craters and canyons.
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Also in this issue - try the make at home edible model of the phases of the moon!
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Also in this issue - try the make at home edible model of the phases of the moon!
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Friday, April 17, 2015
Quokka cuisine, and code necklace
Quokka cuisine, and code necklace:
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Even though it has the cutest smile in the marsupial world, quokkas still need a good supply of food, water and rest spots to survive. Check out some quokka selfies and find out how scientists are studying them!
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Sunday, March 29, 2015
Asteroid impacts, and cup lifters
Asteroid impacts, and cup lifters: "Deep underground in the centre of Australia is evidence of the biggest asteroid impact in the Earth’s history.
It wasn’t just a single impact, but a twin strike from a meteorite that may have split into two as it plummeted towards Earth.
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This week's try at home activity looks like it would make a fun class competition - let me know if you want to try it out!
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It wasn’t just a single impact, but a twin strike from a meteorite that may have split into two as it plummeted towards Earth.
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This week's try at home activity looks like it would make a fun class competition - let me know if you want to try it out!
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Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Science News for Students | Student Science
Science News for Students | Student Science:
Science in Hollywood, Hot Peppers work for Pain Relief and more in this issue of Science News for Students.
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Science in Hollywood, Hot Peppers work for Pain Relief and more in this issue of Science News for Students.
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New species is an enigma
New species is an enigma:
New moth species found in Australia! Learn about the Enigma moth and try this month's at home activity.
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New moth species found in Australia! Learn about the Enigma moth and try this month's at home activity.
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How brain parasites change their host's behavior - Jaap de Roode | TED-Ed
How brain parasites change their host's behavior - Jaap de Roode | TED-Ed: Brain parasites. Yup. Small beings living inside another organism's brain - controlling their behavior. Yikes! Check it out!
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Sunday, March 1, 2015
An ocean of plastic
An ocean of plastic: "
Each year, around 16 plastic bags full of plastic enters the oceans for every meter of coastline – but where is it coming from?
Chris Wilcox, a researcher at CSIRO, used maths to find out how much plastic countries around the world are throwing into the oceans. It turns out it’s a lot.
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Each year, around 16 plastic bags full of plastic enters the oceans for every meter of coastline – but where is it coming from?
Chris Wilcox, a researcher at CSIRO, used maths to find out how much plastic countries around the world are throwing into the oceans. It turns out it’s a lot.
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Forest measurement, and a ball shooter
Forest measurement, and a ball shooter: "
Drones, lasers, planes and liquid nitrogen were all called in to measure the growth of a Tasmanian forest.
Sometimes measurement can be a little more exciting than you might think. Recently, researchers brought together by the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network [TERN] used a range of high-tech instruments to measure 25 square kilometres of Tasmanian forest."
Learn more abouto forest measurement, plus find out how to make a very cool ping pong ball shooter at home!
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Drones, lasers, planes and liquid nitrogen were all called in to measure the growth of a Tasmanian forest.
Sometimes measurement can be a little more exciting than you might think. Recently, researchers brought together by the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network [TERN] used a range of high-tech instruments to measure 25 square kilometres of Tasmanian forest."
Learn more abouto forest measurement, plus find out how to make a very cool ping pong ball shooter at home!
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Rob Knight: How our microbes make us who we are | Talk Video | TED.com
Rob Knight: How our microbes make us who we are | Talk Video | TED.com: You have roughly 3 pounds of microbes that live in you! Learn about how they shape who you are!
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Sunday, February 15, 2015
Friday, February 13, 2015
Bumpy touchscreens, and bouncy bubbles
Bumpy touchscreens, and bouncy bubbles: Touch screens are pretty cool, but what if you could feel textures on touch screens? Also, the at home project in this edition of Science by Email is awesome! Bubbles that you can hold! Check it out!!
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Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Social food webs, and Sprouts game
Social food webs, and Sprouts game:
Learn how math is used to look at food webs and try the Sprouts game - it's a new take on connect the dots!
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Learn how math is used to look at food webs and try the Sprouts game - it's a new take on connect the dots!
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Friday, February 6, 2015
Whale hearing, and phone amplifier activity
Whale hearing, and phone amplifier activity:
Are we hurting whales through noise pollution? Learn more and try the make at home activity to build your own phone / ipod speaker!
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Are we hurting whales through noise pollution? Learn more and try the make at home activity to build your own phone / ipod speaker!
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Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Today marks the 29th Anniversary of the Challenger Shuttle Disaster
Friday, January 23, 2015
Cool high speed video: Rainfall can release aerosols, study finds | Watts Up With That?
Cool high speed video: Rainfall can release aerosols, study finds | Watts Up With That?:
Ever wonder why rainstorms smell the way they do?
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Ever wonder why rainstorms smell the way they do?
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Science NetLinks • currentsinbiology: Light replaces the needle ...
Science NetLinks • currentsinbiology: Light replaces the needle ...: In science news, scientists have found a way for people living with diabetes to test their blood sugar with light, instead of a needle!
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Painkilling music, and dancing slime
Painkilling music, and dancing slime: Check out this month's article about the healing effects of music and try making your own dancing slime!
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