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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The forgotten history of autism

The forgotten history of autism:  This TED talk is quite interesting.



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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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OPERATION WILD | Elephants | PBS

"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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Maryn McKenna: What do we do when antibiotics don’t work any more? | TED Talk | TED.com

Maryn McKenna: What do we do when antibiotics don’t work any more? | TED Talk | TED.com:



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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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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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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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Fun Science Activities for Summer

Check out some of Science Buddies kits and activities!



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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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Quokka cuisine, and code necklace

Quokka cuisine, and code necklace:

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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